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Agenda CC 09.27.2022 Workshop
N otice of M eeting of the Governing B ody of the C ity of Georgetown, Texas S eptember 2 7, 2 02 2 The Georgetown City Council will meet on September 27, 2022 at 3:00 P M 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 (AD A). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the AD A, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. P lease 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 J r. Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Policy De ve lopme nt/Re vie w Workshop - A P resentation and discussion regarding large distributed electric generation resources, net metering policy, and rate options -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of the Electric Utility B P resentation and discussion regarding the Unified Development Code (U D C) diagnostic and rewrite work plan and composition of steering committee -- Sofia Nelson, P lanning Director C P resentation and discussion regarding the City of Georgetown 2023 State Legislative Agenda -- Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental Relations Manager Exe cutive Se ssion 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. D Sec. 551.071: Consul tati on w i th 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 - P arking agreement with Sheraton Hotel Sec. 551.086: Certai n P ubl i c P ow er Uti l i ti es: Competi ti ve M atters - P urchased P ower Update Sec. 551.072: Del i berati ons about Real P roperty - Sale of 0.052 acre of land along Scenic Drive to Lone Star Circle of Care Sec. 551.074: P ersonnel Matters - Review City Manager draft work plan Adjournme nt Ce rtificate of Posting I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notice of Meeting was pos ted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, Page 1 of 86 G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily ac cessible to the general public as required by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2022, at __________, and remained so pos ted for at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary Page 2 of 86 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Workshop September 27, 2022 S UBJEC T: P resentation and discussion regarding large distributed electric generation resources, net metering policy, and rate options -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of the Electric Utility I T EM S UMMARY: The purpose of this discussion is to review the financial impacts and potential rate mitigation options to consider when allowing large (greater than 10 kW) residential D ER/P V systems. F I NANC I AL I MPAC T: P otential rate options for new D E R/P V systems will be presented for further review. S UBMI T T ED BY: Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utility AT TAC HMENT S : Description Large P V R ate O ptions Page 3 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC LARGE DISTRIBUTED ELECTRIC RESOURCES (DER/PV)/ NET METERING POLICY/RATE OPTIONS September 27, 2022 Page 4 of 86 22© 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC AGENDA 2 1 NEM Background 2 Issue with Large Scale DER/PV 3 Rate Solutions 4 DER/PV + Battery Storage Implications 5 Recommendations Page 5 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION The Net Energy Metering program is currently offered to Residential and Small General Service customers; DER/PV system should be 10 kW-DC (or less). •Increased interest in large Residential/Small General Service photovoltaic systems (DER/PV): ̶Larger than the current 10 kW limit. ̶Combined with Battery Storage systems. •Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes battery storage and will spur adoption. •Issues/Concerns for Georgetown: ̶Fixed cost recovery issue (financial concerns). ̶Operational/interconnection (engineering, safety, and financial concerns). ̶Larger impact on local distribution systems. •Preliminary review of rate solutions. 3 Page 6 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC NET ENERGY METERING (NEM) BACKGROUND •NEM program updates (2020–2022): Efforts to reduce the cross subsidy between PV and non-PV customers with the following changes: ̶Adoption of renewable energy received credit based on avoided energy costs: •Market (ERCOT) based credit. ̶Exclude ERCOT/grid emergencies. ̶Credit for renewable energy received is capped at the monthly volumetric usage (kWh). ̶Grandfathering of certain customers until September 2022. 4 Page 7 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC CURRENT NET METERING RATE PROGRAM •Residential and Small General Service customers with Distributed Energy Resources (DER) systems less than 10kW-DC. •Customer sells excess energy generated (in excess of their consumption) at the rate identified in the program. ̶(Renewable Energy Received Rate) •Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) charged on volumetric energy usage from the utility. ̶NEM customers pay PCA on Volumetric Energy only. ̶PCA includes costs from Winter Storm Uri. 5 Rate Component Residential Small General Service Customer Charge $24.80 $50.00 Volumetric Energy Charge (1)$0.09580 $0.09020 Renewable Energy Received Rate (2)($0.05358)($0.05358) PCA $0.01375 $0.01375 (1)Charged on energy (kWh) delivered to customer. (2)Renewable rate is based on ERCOT pricing for previous year, changes annually. Page 8 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC NET ENERGY METERING (NEM) BACKGROUND 6 Rate Residential ($/kWh)Small General ($/kWh) Current Volumetric Energy Charge A $0.0958 $0.0902 Cost of Service Pure Energy Charge (1)B $0.0541 $0.0541 Fixed Cost Recovery in Volumetric Energy Charge (2) A-B = C $0.0417 $0.0361 (1)Pure energy rate from draft COS model. (2)Difference between A and B. Page 9 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC NET ENERGY METERING (NEM) BACKGROUND •Subsidy exists between PV and non-PV customers. ̶Volumetric energy rates collect fixed costs through a variable unit ($/kWh). ̶For every kWh produced and consumed by a customer with a PV system, a kWh is not sold by Georgetown. ̶Fixed costs within the volumetric energy charge for forgone volumetric energy sales are not collected. ̶Subsidy reduced with recent changes to renewable energy received charge. •Average Georgetown Residential customer uses approximately 1,000 kWh/month. ̶A 7 kW PV system potentially generates more than an average home consumes. 7 Page 10 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC FIXED COSTS FOR GEORGETOWN UTILITY 8 Fixed costs include labor, debt service, equipment, and insurance, as well as: •Power Supply (Generation/Transmission): ̶Fixed portion of power contract ̶Transmission and related costs •Delivery (Distribution): ̶Substations costs ̶Conductor (power lines) ̶Transformers ̶Service drop/Meters •Customer Service: ̶Metering/Billing ̶Customer Accounts Page 11 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC FIXED COST RECOVERY CONCERNS 9 Customer Type Volumetric Energy Purchased (kWh) Energy Usage Offset by PV (kWh) Average Home Usage (kWh) Average Non-PV Customer (monthly)839 0 839 Average PV Customer (monthly)827 458 1,285 Item Billing Determinants (kWh) Fixed Costs in Volumetric Energy Rate ($/kWh) Monthly Fixed Costs not Recovered ($) Energy Usage Offset by PV System 458 $0.0417 $19.11 Page 12 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC INCREASE IN PV NUMBERS AND SIZE OF SYSTEMS 10 •Significant increase in solar installations: ̶~35% growth rate over last 10 years. •Larger systems (>10 kW) produce greater electricity than customer usage. ̶Smaller systems (<10 kW) are less of a concern. ̶Battery storage encourages larger systems. •Inflation Reduction Act encourages battery storage adoption with tax credits. Page 13 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC COUPLING LARGER PV SYSTEMS WITH BATTERY STORAGE •Battery storage allows customers to offset volumetric energy charge ($/kWh): ̶Ability to store and discharge during non-solar hours. ̶Reduced volumetric energy sales and related fixed costs and PCA recovery issues. •Lower renewable energy received charge ($/kWh) can incentivize storage. •Operational/Financial impact on Georgetown from a combination of PV/battery storage: ̶Increased interconnection cost: •Engineering review, pre-construction/post-construction inspections, on-site installation inspection ̶Battery storage should be energized by PV system, not from grid (potential rate issues). •During emergency events, larger PV system can negatively impact Georgetown financially: ̶Residential Volumetric Energy Charge: $0.09/kWh ̶Utility Cost: $9.00/kWh (Winter Storm Uri) 11 Page 14 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC NEM CUTOFF COMPARED TO OTHER UTILITIES 12 Regional Utility NEM Cutoff (PV Capacity), Cost Recovery Pedernales Electric Coop 50 kW Bryan Texas Utilities (1)50 kW New Braunfels Utility 10 kW $1.44/KW PV Charged per Month Austin Energy Value of Solar (VoS) tariff, varies for non-demand or demand customer class > 1MW excludes transmission in VoS tariff CPS (San Antonio)25 kW Currently working on a rate solution Georgetown 10 kW (1) For BTU above, 50 kW is commercial, no usage offset, and solar generation is credited with the ERCOT settlement point price. Page 15 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS FOR FIXED COST RECOVERY •Demand Charge: ̶Monthly peak demand charge ($/kW metered). ̶Generally, recovers all fixed costs (power supply and distribution). ̶Similar to large general service rate with demand. ̶Salt River Project (SRP) Arizona has a similar rate for PV customers. •Installed Capacity Charge: ̶Applied to PV system capacity rating. ̶Generally, recovers distribution fixed costs only. ̶Monthly fee ($/kW installed PV system). ̶Non-bypassable, can not be offset with credit from PV generation. ̶California Public Utility Commission (pending), New Braunfels Utility, Arizona Public Service have similar rates for PV customers. •Neither option addresses Winter Storm Uri cost under-recovery from DER/PV customers. ̶DER/PV customers only pay PCA on Volumetric Energy which is offset by PV system production. 13 Page 16 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS FOR FIXED COST RECOVERY – DEMAND CHARGE •Net Energy Metering Rate with Demand Charge ̶Strengths: •Uses existing Georgetown rate structures (Large General Service). •Minor updates to the billing system. •All fixed costs are collected, even with battery storage. •Fixed costs include power supply demand costs, transmission and distribution demand, and customer costs, and customer service and accounting costs. •Demand measured with existing AMI meter ($/kW metered). •Customers and Utility benefit from a reduction in peak demand. ̶Challenges: •Adds bill component ($/kW metered) to Residential/Small General Service. •“Residential PV” vs. “Residential Non-PV” class consideration. •10 kW cap is administratively convenient. 14 Page 17 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC MONTHLY BILL EXAMPLE FOR NET METERING WITH A DEMAND CHARGE –17.1 KW INSTALLED SYSTEM 15 Rate Component Billing Determinants Unit Rate Revenue Base Rate ($/month)1 $24.80 $24.80 Volumetric Charge ($/kWh)413 $0.0958 $39.58 Renewable Energy Received Credit ($/kWh) (1)1,644 ($0.0536)($22.14) Demand Charge ($/kW) (2)3.05 $6.00 $18.31 PCA ($/kWh)413 $0.01375 $5.68 Total $66.23 (1)Customer can not sell more energy to Georgetown than the customer has purchased during the month (capped at Volumetric Energy). (2)Draft COS suggests a Demand Charge $42.25/kW metered (and lower energy rate). •Recommend $6.00/kW metered Demand Charge. •No change to the Volumetric Energy Charge. Page 18 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS FOR FIXED COST RECOVERY – INSTALLED CAPACITY CHARGE •Net Energy Metering Rate with Installed Capacity Charge ̶$/kW based on size of PV system. ̶Strengths: •Uses existing NEM rate structure. •Only recovers distribution demand costs. ̶Follows the philosophy that PV customers only used the distribution system differently then non -PV customers. ̶Use the distribution system as a hypothetical battery. ̶Transmission demand costs are recovered on an energy basis. •Used by utilities in the region. ̶Challenges: •Introduces a new rate component. •Potential billing system changes/updates/costs. •“Residential PV” vs. “Residential Non-PV” class consideration. 16 Page 19 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC MONTHLY BILL EXAMPLE FOR NET METERING WITH AN INSTALLED CAPACITY CHARGE –17.1 KW INSTALLED SYSTEM 17 Rate Component Billing Determinants Rate Revenue Base Rate ($/month)1 $24.80 $24.80 Volumetric Charge ($/kWh)413 $0.0958 $39.58 Renewable Energy Received Credit ($/kWh)(1)1,644 ($0.0536)($22.14) Installed Capacity Rate ($/kW) (2)17.1 $1.00 $17.10 PCA 413 $0.01375 $5.68 Total $65.03 (1)Customer can not sell more energy to Georgetown than the customer has purchased during the month (capped at Volumetric Energy). (2)Draft COS suggests an Installed Capacity Rate of $6.58/kW (and lower energy rate). •Recommend $1.00/kW installed Capacity Rate. •No change to the Volumetric Energy Charge. Page 20 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC COMPARE RATE OPTIONS CALCULATED BILL – 17.1 KW INSTALLED SYSTEM 18 Rate Component Current Bill with Solar Demand Rate Option PV Installed Capacity Rate Option Base Rate ($)$24.80 $24.80 $24.80 Volumetric Charge ($)$39.58 $39.58 $39.58 Renewable Energy Received Credit ($)($22.14)($22.14)($22.14) Demand @ 3.05 kW ($)$18.31 Installed Capacity @ 17.1 kW ($)$17.10 PCA ($)$5.68 $5.68 $5.68 Total Bill $47.93 $66.23 $65.03 Lost Energy Sales –Fixed Cost Recovery ($)$18.31 $17.10 Page 21 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC RECOMMENDATION •Large PV rate needs to be adjusted to address fixed cost recovery concerns. ̶Residential PV adoption continues to increase/become larger. ̶Increased installed capacity (kW) for residential homes. ̶Homes with PV are generating more than they consume. ̶PV + battery storage adoptions are beginning to come online. ̶Interconnection costs require more time and effort/review safety, engineering concerns. •Adopt a new PV rate to recover fixed costs. ̶If a significant reduction of subsidy is intent, demand charge is most efficient. ̶If recovering distribution demand costs, installed capacity charge is recommended. •New rate only for future PV systems > 10 kW: ̶No change to NEM rates for current PV systems (regardless of size). 19 Page 22 of 86 © 2022 NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC RECOMMENDATION –CONTINUED •Proposed installed PV capacity capped: ̶20 kW for Residential. ̶40–50 kW for Small General Service. •Full cost recovery of Winter Storm Uri costs from DER/PV customers: ̶Add to customer charge for all customers. ̶Discount renewable energy credit. ̶Increase volumetric energy rate. 20 Page 23 of 86 THANK YOU! Page 24 of 86 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Workshop September 27, 2022 S UBJEC T: P resentation and discussion regarding the Unified Development Code (U D C) diagnostic and rewrite work plan and composition of steering committee -- Sofia Nelson, P lanning Director I T EM S UMMARY: P urpose of P resentati on: To provide an overview of U D C rewrite process To confirm appropriate times to check in with City Council To present recommended composition of Steering Committee P resentati on Outl i ne: Review 2030 P lan Guidance Outline project timelines and suggested check in periods with City Council P resent recommendations on steering committee composition Feedback from City Council F eedback from Ci ty Counci l : Do you support the composition of the steering committee? Do you support a joint project kickoff meeting with the P lanning and Zoning Commission? Do you support the identified check-in times with City Council? F I NANC I AL I MPAC T: n/a S UBMI T T ED BY: Sofia Nelson, P lanning Director AT TAC HMENT S : Description UDC Implementation C hapter staff presentation Page 25 of 86 127 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Page 26 of 86 128 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Plan Amendments, Monitoring, and Updates Amendments Plan amendments are periodic, substantive changes to the plan and its associated goals, policies, and actions along with changes to the Future Land Use Map that are necessary to accommodate changes or unforeseen circumstances in a manner consistent with the public interest. While the plan provides for reasonable flexibility in interpretation, to have relevance over time, it should not be permitted to be ignored, nor subject to continuous or arbitrary amendments to accommodate development applications, which are contrary to the plan. Amendments should not be made without an analysis of immediate needs and consideration of the long-terms effects. In considering amendments to the plan, the City should be guided by the following: » The need for the proposed change; » The effect of the proposed change on the need for City services and facilities; » The implications, if any, that the amendment may have for other parts of the plan; and » A description and analysis of unforeseen circumstances or the emergence of new information. If a plan is to have value and remain useful over time, it is important to develop ways of monitoring progress on the many initiatives it calls for, to evaluate its effectiveness, and to keep it current as new information becomes available and as circumstances change. For this reason, comprehensive planning is thought of as an ongoing process and not as a one-time event. The plan is not an end in itself, but rather the foundation that will guide ongoing, more detailed planning. Without the evaluation and feedback loop, the plan can soon become irrelevant. For this reason, the plan must be structured to respond to changing needs and conditions. Due to the complexity of the many initiatives called for in the City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive Plan, as well as the accelerating rate of growth and change, provisions for plan amendments, monitoring, and updating will be made in a timely manner, as follows. Annual Monitoring The City should monitor and report upon plan implementation progress annually. At the anniversary of plan adoption, the Planning Department should submit to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, Planning & Zoning Commission, and City Council an annual report indicating actions taken and progress made toward plan implementation, along with recommendations for plan amendments due to altered circumstances or in response to citizen requests, proposed rezonings, or plats. Annual reviews should also include: » Developing benchmarks, as part of an overall plan-monitoring program, to evaluate the effectiveness of implementation efforts and adherence to the plan; and » Maintaining dialogue with local citizens, municipalities, school districts, development interests, and other stakeholders and affected parties on a periodic, ongoing basis to monitor the effectiveness and continued relevance of the plan. Page 27 of 86 129 “Term” means the period in years during which the initiative will begin. 0-2 Years = FY 2020-2022 2-4 Years = FY 2022-2024 4+ Years = FY 2024-2030 OG = On-Going “Cost” means the approximated budget required to accomplish the initiative. $ = under $10,000 $$ = $10,000 to $50,000 $$$ = $50,000 to $100,000 $$$$ = $100,000+ “City Staff Lead” means the City Staff member responsible for championing each initiative, although the support of additional entities is often necessary. Key Terms Plan Updates Every five years, the City of Georgetown will initiate a process to revise and adopt an updated plan (if needed) or one or more plan element. The revision process will include the following: » Creation or continuation of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, as appropriate, depending on the plan Element or Elements undergoing revision; » Updating of the plan statistical data documenting growth trends, completed projects and other factors experienced since the adoption of the current plan; » Preparation of an Evaluation and Appraisal Report, documenting plan effectiveness and implementation efforts, identifying constraints upon implementation, and summarizing trends and challenges that have emerged or changed in the period since plan adoption; » Revision of goals, strategies, and actions to reflect changing circumstances, emerging needs and opportunities, and expressed citizen priorities; and » Revisions to Future Land Use Map and other related maps. Implementation Plan The following Implementation Plan outlines the ten 2030 Plan Update goals, the associated policies, and action items to assist in measuring plan implementation. The purpose of this Implementation Plan is to provide a checklist for City leaders, City staff, the community, and other decision makers to proactively implement this plan and realize the vision of the Georgetown community. The City will use this checklist to program budgeting, staffing, development decisions, and other important decisions over the next ten years and beyond. Implementation Strategies: “Regulatory Framework” means the regulations and standards (“rules”) for the development of land, primarily zoning and subdivision regulations. “Decision Framework” means the criteria and processes used in the decision- making process related to land development by City Council (“why”). “Plans, Programs, and Partnerships” means plans that require additional work to further this 2030 Plan Update; routine activities of the City; and partnerships to maximize resources and concentrate efforts. Page 28 of 86 130 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Plan Implementation Strategies Summary Strategic Initiatives Implementation Approach and Tools Regulatory Framework Goals: 1. Balanced land use 2. Reinvestment 3. Development framework 4. Historic Preservation 6. Housing & neighborhoods 8. Land use that enables partnerships Perform UDC diagnostic review to implement the goals and policies of 2030 as identified below. Diversity and Density • Update development standards to ensure compatibility of diverse uses including buffers, setbacks to reduce barriers to higher density development in Community Commercial Centers and support the updated residential future land use categories • Use tailored development standards including the use of transfer of development rights and density bonuses for key areas: Employment Centers, Regional Centers, Gateways, Southeast Georgetown, Williams Drive and Downtown • Preserve and incentivize the City’s historic resources and reuse existing structures through tailored, flexible development standards • Allow a variety of housing types, lot sizes, and a balance of amenities • Develop incentives for inclusion of moderate density, moderately priced housing types, affordable/workforce housing creation and preservation Land Uses • Review and update rezoning approval criteria Gateways • Update boundaries of overlay districts to reflect development changes within an area (for example, once identified scenic are as have now become urbanized areas) • Identify specific locations for major gateway sign locations (I-35 northbound, SH-130) and minor gateway signs (S. Austin and SH29 entrances into historic Georgetown) • Create an Urban Corridor type • Update Scenic Corridor standards for larger setbacks, lower building heights, native landscaping and limited lighting • Update Downtown Corridor standards for building and street front design, evaluate development standards to ensure consistency with the Downtown Overlay • Prioritize building and site design (placement of buildings, materials, landscaping) when negotiating development agreements and potential incentives for I-35, SH130, SH29, SH195 in order to support Employment Centers and Regional Centers Williams Drive Gateway Small Area • Establish a Williams Drive special zoning district area that implements proposed mix of uses, density, and building form (setbacks, height, and design) • Develop an incentive program for enhancing site and buildings in compliance with the goals and policies of the Williams Drive Gateway Small Area Page 29 of 86 131 Strategic Initiatives Implementation Approach and Tools Decision Framework Goals: 1. Balanced land use 3. Development framework 6. Housing & neighborhoods Development Agreements, Annexation, Special Purpose Districts, and Intentional Infrastructure • Review utility connection policies to ensure support of land use goals (#1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8) of the Comprehensive Plan • Ready infrastructure for development in key, prioritized Employment Centers, Southeast Georgetown and mixed-use developments • Update approval criteria for voluntary annexation • Review approval criteria for special purpose districts (MUD, PID, TIRZ, PUD) to distinguish between types of development and identify specific criteria for meeting diversity and density goals • Evaluate development proposals (e.g. annexation, special purpose districts) using the City’s Fiscal Impact Model • Develop a Comprehensive Plan checklist for use in evaluating development proposals and zoning applications for consistency wi th the plan's principles and direction Financial assistance/incentives to housing developers and builders meeting housing policies • Development and other incentive agreements – tailored development standards and/or contribution in infrastructure costs (including audit of existing workforce housing standard incentive to ensure its usability) • Utilize special purpose financing districts (MUDs, PIDs, TIRZs) policy (for example, to incorporate a minimum amount of workf orce housing as part of the consent to utilize a special purpose financing district) • Consider utilizing fee waivers (for example parkland, development application, and building permit fees) • Create a dedicated funding source for housing development incentives and agreements Plans, Programs, and Partnerships Goals: 6. Housing and Neighborhoods 7. High quality infrastructure 8. Land use that enables partnerships 9. Integrate greenspace & recreation 10. Maintain levels of service as we grow Small Area Planning & Neighborhoods • Create small area plans to guide development in key locations • Explore the applicability of Neighborhood Empowerment Zones, Neighborhood Conservation Districts or Overlays • Develop Neighborhood Association Program (assist neighborhoods with education/tools for establishment) Comprehensive Plan Elements • Conduct a review of City policies and plans to identify potential conflicts and opportunities to support implementation of th e 2030 Plan Update’s Land Use and Housing Element policies. • Adopt a Historic Preservation Element as part of the next update to the Downtown Master Plan • Update the Parks Plan and the Overall Transportation Plan (OTP) • Revisit charter required 2030 plan elements for applicability and identify specific timeframes for update when necessary (Citizen’s Participation Plan, Urban Design Element, Public Safety Element) • Coordinate Utility Master Plan with 2030 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) • Identify key capital improvements needed in Employment Centers to support economic development objectives • Use 4A/4B funds to support Employment Centers, Regional Centers • Dedicate 5% of project costs of all new roadway improvements within Gateway corridors for beautification Page 30 of 86 132 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Strategic Initiatives Implementation Approach and Tools Plans, Programs, and Partnerships Goals: 6. Housing and Neighborhoods 7. High quality infrastructure 8. Land use that enables partnerships 9. Integrate greenspace & recreation 10. Maintain levels of service as we grow Annual Reporting (2030 Plan) • Convene the 2030 Steering Committee annually to review and approve the annual report • Prepare an annual community report card on comprehensive plan progress • Develop a comprehensive plan checklist for use in evaluating development proposals and zoning applications for consistency wi th the Plan’s principles and direction Partnerships • Coordinate with Williamson County on land use, transportation and infrastructure planning • Partner with GISD for planning of future school sites and infrastructure • Adopt a Health and Human Services Element • Support Georgetown Housing Authority (GHA) preservation of units • Support housing non-profits, banks with Community Revitalization Act initiatives, and other community organizations • Partner with TxDOT & the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) in the development of Gateways and Image Corridors • Provide opportunity for community engagement through outreach and communication. Home Repair • Expand home repair programs to reach moderate income workforce owner-occupied households and small-scale rental properties • Create a dedicated funding source eligible to be used for both workforce and lower income housing rehabilitation Page 31 of 86 133 Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead Goal 1: Promote development patterns with balanced land uses that provide a variety of well-integrated housing and retail choices, transportation, public facilities, and recreational options in all parts of Georgetown. Policy LU.1 Encourage a balanced mix of residential, commercial, and employment uses at varying densities and intensities to reflect a gr adual transition from urban to suburban to rural development. LU.1.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure that proper transitions and buffering are required between neighborhoods and adjacent commercial areas. 0-2 $$$ Planning Policy LU.2 Promote more compact, higher density, well-connected development within appropriate infill locations. LU.2.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure standards are appropriate for new residential development to allow a range and transition of density, accommodate smaller residential lots, prioritize open space, amenities and heightened connectivity. 0-2 $$$ Planning LU.2.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) to accommodate higher density residential developments (e.g., 24+ dwelling units per acre). 0-2 $$$ Planning LU.2.c. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to support density bonuses and transfer of development rights as incentives for desirable development types and forms. 0-2 $$$ Planning Policy LU.3 Promote development of complete neighborhoods across Georgetown. LU.3.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to promote compact, well-connected neighborhoods and commercial areas pertaining to street connectivity, street design, open space, etc. 0-2 $$$ Planning Policy GC.1 Leverage the Highway Corridors to promote economic development and an inviting, positive image of Georgetown. GC.1.a. Actively partner with TxDOT, Central Texas Mobility Authority and Williamson County on roadway improvements on the intersections with Williams Drive, University Ave, Leander Road and Westinghouse Road during design, construction and maintenance. Ensure design includes pedestrian connectivity (specifically for the areas between Leander Road and Lakeway Drive) and gateway features (signage, landscaping, etc.). OG $ Public Works Page 32 of 86 134 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead GC.1.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure the Community’s vision for Highway Corridors, as described in Gateway Overlay Exhibit in the adopted Land Use Element, are reflected. 0-2 $$$ Planning GC.1.c. Develop a plan (design, location, funding, coordination) to establish a gateway entry feature along southbound I-35. 0-2 $$$ Facilities GC.1.d. Identify additional highly visible locations along key corridors to emphasize branding elements (e.g., entryway signage with enhanced landscaping, branding designs on overpasses and bridges, and unique streetscape and public art features). 3-4 $ Planning GC.1.e. Prioritize, develop funding and install branding elements. 5+ $$$$ Facilities GC.1.f. Coordinate the use of tree mitigation funds at key, prioritized intersections (i.e. Williams Drive and SH29-University). 3-4 $ Parks & Rec Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead Goal 2: Reinvest in Georgetown’s existing neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous City efforts. Policy LU.4 Encourage redevelopment in target areas. LU.4.a. Utilize the Utility Master Plan and CIP process to weigh/prioritize improvements in target areas. OG $$$ Systems Engineering LU.4.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to develop a Williams Drive Gateway Overlay Zoning District (Austin Ave to Jim Hogg Rd) that supports the vision established for the corridor in the 2017 Williams Drive Study. 3-4 $$$ Planning LU.4.c. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC include an Urban Gateway Overlay Zoning District to support a more intense urban design that reflects the development of established corridors such as Austin Avenue, SH29 (University). 3-4 $$$ Planning Page 33 of 86 135 Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead LU.4.d. Develop signage and landscaping standards for the Urban Gateway Overlay Zoning District. 3-4 $$$ Planning Policy LU.5 Identify potential opportunities and selectively target, plan, and promote development/reuse initiatives. LU.5.a. Develop a process to identify and develop small area plans for redevelopment in target areas. 3-4 $$ Planning Policy H.2 Preserve existing neighborhoods in targeted areas. H.2.a. Submit a budget request to complete a small area plan for the Track -Ridge-Grasshopper Neighborhood. 0-2 $$ Planning H.2.b. Develop a process to identify target neighborhoods. 0-2 $ Planning H.2.c. Evaluate becoming a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) direct entitlement jurisdiction in FY21. 0-2 $ Planning H.2.d. Develop a dedicated funding source to support small area planning for target neighborhoods. 3-4 $$ Planning H.2.e. Develop neighborhood plans for areas surrounding the downtown overlay district or transitional areas identified in the Downtown Master Plan to address key preservation issues, such as encroachment of incompatible uses. 3-4 $$ Planning Policy H.2 Preserve existing neighborhoods in targeted areas. H.2.f. Review feasibility and applicability of Neighborhood Empowerment Zones for preservation and reinvestment purposes. 3-4 $ Planning Page 34 of 86 136 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead Policy WD.2 Enhance the urban form and character of the Williams Drive Gateway Small Area (Land Use). WD.2.a. Use tree mitigation funds for right-of-way planting materials within the Williams Drive Gateway. OG $$$ Parks & Rec WD.2.b. Guide the desired development pattern for the Williams Drive Gateway through the adoption of a mixed-use, special area plan overlay, or other zoning district. 3-4 $ Planning WD.2.c. Enhance Williams Drive at I-35 intersections through landscaping and other similar improvements. 3-4 $$ Public Works WD.2.d. Create development standards to provide open spaces within the boundaries of the Williams Drive Gateway Plan. 3-4 $$$ Planning WD.2.e. Create development standards to strengthen the Williams Drive Gateway unique identity through aesthetic enhancements such as landscaping, street lighting, signage and building design. 3-4 $$$ Planning Policy GC.2 Utilize the Downtown Corridors to retain and enhance Georgetown's historic, small-town charm. GC.2.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure consistency between the Downtown/Old Town overlays and the Downtown Corridor overlay. 0-2 $$$ Planning GC.2.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure the Community’s vision for Downtown Corridors, as described in Gateway Overlay Exhibit in the adopted Land Use Element, are reflected. 0-2 $$$ Planning Page 35 of 86 137 Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead Goal 3: Provide a development framework that guides fiscally responsible growth, protects historic community character, demonstrates stewardship of the environment, and provides for effective provision of public services and facilities. Policy LU.6 Continue to promote diversification of uses while strengthening the historic character and supporting the existing historic neighborhoods. LU.6.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure consistency with the vision, goals and policies of the Downtown Master Plan. 0-2 $$$ Planning Policy LU.7 Strengthen Georgetown’s image and quality feel within enhanced gateways and commercial corridors. LU.7.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to identify incentives (e.g., density bonus, reduced setbacks, and fee waivers, grants) to encourage high-quality building materials at key corridors and nodes including Williams Drive at I –35 and SH29 (University) at I–35. 3-4 $$$ Planning LU.7.b. Update and renew the 1965 TxDOT right-of-way maintenance agreement to ensure improved beautification, ease sidewalk improvement process and to support city standards for landscaping and gateway signs. 0-2 $ Public Works LU.7.c. Designate five percent of project costs of all city lead roadway improvements associated with the gateway corridors to be applied to landscape and road frontage beautification. For projects lead by TxDOT, CTRMA or Williamson County, develop funding sources to support heightened beautification that supports the vision of the Gateway Image corridors. 3-4 $$ Public Works Policy LU.8 Protect and promote land uses that support Georgetown’s target industries, support diversification of the City’s tax base, and enhance economic development through intentional infrastructure planning, recruitment, and the land use entitlement process. LU.8.a. Identify key capital improvements needed in Employment Centers and utilize economic development tools (e.g., Business Improvement Districts, 4A and 4B sales tax revenues) to encourage target industries within Employment Centers identified on the Future Land Use Map. OG $ Economic Development LU.8.b. Update the City’s Retail Recruitment study. 3-4 $$ Economic Development Page 36 of 86 138 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead Policy LU.9 Adopt development practices that preserve and enhance the environment. LU.9.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to identify opportunities to reduce the impact of development without substantially increasing the cost (e.g., maximum impervious surface, natural drainage, building orientation, increased density, and enhanced pedestrian/bike connectivity). 0-2 $$$ Planning LU.9.b. Update applicable City plans and standards in the Construction Standards and Specifics Manual. OG $ Systems Engineering Policy LU.10 Support the City’s growth and development using a decision framework that promotes fiscal health, safety, and quality of life for our current and future residents. LU.10.a. Develop a tool to assist in the evaluation of land use changes such as rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments. 0-2 $$ GIS LU.10.b. Continue to use the Fiscal Impact Model to evaluate the net fiscal impact of potential developments, including PUDs, annexations, development agreements and comprehensive plan amendments. OG $ Planning LU.10.c. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC criteria for voluntary annexation. 3-4 $$$ Planning Policy GC.3 Ensure that the Scenic Corridors preserve the natural, rural character as the City continues to grow. GC.3.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure the Community’s vision for Scenic Corridors, as described in Gateway Overlay Exhibit in the adopted Land Use Element, are reflected. 3-4 $$$ Planning Page 37 of 86 139 Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources. 4.a. Adopt a Historic Preservation Element (in conjunction with a Downtown Master Plan Update) through partnerships with businesses, nonprofits and State preservation organizations. 3-4 $$ Planning 4.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC for feasibility of incentivizing preservation of existing structures through increased flexibility of development standards. 0-2 $$$ Planning Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and opportunities for public participation and community partnerships to fo ster a strong sense of community. 5.a. Publish the Comp Plan Annual Report. OG $ Planning 5.b. Establish a timeframe for review and possible update to the City's 2010 Citizen Participation Element. 3-4 $$ City Manager’s Office Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels. Policy LU.11 Encourage innovative forms of compact, pedestrian friendly development and a wider array of affordable housing choices through provisions a nd incentives. LU.11.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to allow more compact residential development (e.g. lot size, street width, setback, ranges in density). 0-2 $$$ Planning Policy H.1 Preserve existing housing stock that contributes to diversity and affordability. H.1.a. Evaluate potential funding sources, such as HOME, CDBG, sales tax revenue, housing bonds, future tax increments, the Community Reinvestment Act, and/or philanthropic partners, to incentivize the rehabilitation of existing single-family, duplex, quadplex, and multi-family homes. OG $ Planning Page 38 of 86 140 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead H.1.b. Maintain home repair program for low income homeowners. 0-2 $ Planning H.1.c. Evaluate and catalog small scale multi-family units for preservation and multi-family rehabilitation program. Study opportunities for multi-family tax exemption programs. 3-4 $ Planning H.1.d. Expand homeowner home repair to workforce homeowners. 0-2 $$ Planning Policy H.1 Preserve existing housing stock that contributes to diversity and affordability. H.1.e. Coordinate with regional partners who might preserve units in Georgetown through Impact funds. OG $ Planning H.1.f. Create dedicated and stable funding sources for home maintenance and repair programs, such as Community Reinvestment Act funds or a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). 3-4 $$$ Planning H.1.g. If need is present is H.1.c, develop a multi-family rehabilitation program to address need. 5+ $$$ Planning Policy H.3 Support owners’ ability to stay in homes in neighborhoods with rapid value increases without limiting the sale of the home. H.3.a. Define metrics to classify “neighborhoods with rapid value increases” to consistently identify areas of focus (e.g., average annual increase of median home value). 0-2 $ Planning Policy H.4 Maintain and promote neighborhood character and quality. H.4.a. Coordinate with local organizations (e.g., faith -based, scouting, or other community service groups) to organize a neighborhood clean-up day annual calendar. OG $ Planning H.4.b. Encourage the neighborhood traffic management program to identify issues and alternatives to congestion and maintenance based on community feedback. OG $ Public Works Page 39 of 86 141 Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead H.4.c. Support the establishment of neighborhood associations. 0-2 $ Planning H4.d. Build BEST (Beautiful, Engaged, Safe, & Thriving) Neighborhoods program to promote and support neighborhoods. 3-4 $ Planning Policy H.5 Support and increase rental choices for low-income and workforce households unless the housing is substandard. H.5.a. Evaluate the needs of the Georgetown Housing Authority’s programs and identify potential support the City can provide including, but not limited to, the use of CDBG funds, and energy efficiency upgrades. OG $ Planning H.5.b. Support the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developments that meet the City’s defined process. OG $ Planning H.5.c. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to identify opportunities to improve Workforce Housing Development standards (e.g., lot size, setbacks, density, parking and coverage) to support low income and workforce renters. 0-2 $$$ Planning H.5.d. Evaluate city policies for inclusion of workforce housing incentives, including special districts (MUD, PID) and special finance districts (TIRZ). 0-2 $ Planning H.5.e. Incentivize multi-bedroom rental housing options for families with children or seniors (multi- generational housing). 3-4 $$ Planning Policy H.6 Support rental choices for senior households. H.6.a. Evaluate the needs of the Georgetown Housing Authority’s programs and identify potential support the City can provide including, but not limited to, the use of CDBG funds, and energy efficiency upgrades. OG $ Planning Policy H.7 Increase homeownership choices for workforce households. H.7.a. Support nonprofit developers to increase homeownership choices for workforce households. OG $ Planning Page 40 of 86 142 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead H.7.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to identify opportunities to improve Workforce Housing Development standards (e.g., lot size, setbacks, density, parking and coverage) to support workforce homeownership opportunities. 0-2 $$$ Planning H.7.c. Identify potential revenue sources for creating a housing fund for use in development agreements and programming. 0-2 $ Planning H.7.d. Establish down payment assistance program for workforce homebuyers. 5+ $$$ Planning Policy H.8 Support the nonprofit community in creating housing opportunities for the most vulnerable residents (including but not limited to homeless, seniors, youth aging out of the foster care system, and people with disabilities). H.8.a. Develop a Health and Human Services Element for the comprehensive plan, as required by City Charter. 3-4 $$ Fire Policy H.9 Encourage and incentivize new housing and reinventions or additions to existing housing to provide a mixture of housing types , sizes, and price points. H.9.a. Update MUD/PID and residential PUD policies with definition of housing diversity. 0-2 $ Planning H.9.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC Housing Diversity Development standards to strengthen incentives. 0-2 $$$ Planning H.9.c. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC requirements and development standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). 0-2 $$$ Planning Policy H.10 Ensure land use designations and other policies allow for and encourage a mixture of housing types and densities across the community. H.10.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC Special District Policy to build on the existing requirement for diversity in housing stock to include a portion of the development that addresses affordability for the 60 - 120 percent Area Median Income (AMI) segment. 3-4 $$$ Planning Page 41 of 86 143 Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead Policy H.11 Promote aging in place opportunities by aligning land use policies and transportation policies that promote a housing market capable of accommodating residents throughout all stages of life. H.11.a. Pursue Strategic Partnership grants focused on agencies that promote aging in place/community. OG $ Planning Policy H.12 Actively seek and build public and private partnerships to leverage resources and promote innovation. H.12.a. Continue regular coordination with local nonprofit organizations, Williamson County, Georgetown ISD, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and local major employers. OG $ Planning Policy H.13 Align housing goals with other city policies and strategic plans. H.13.a. Conduct a review of City policies and plans to identify potential conflicts and opportunities to support implementation of the 2030 Plan Update’s Housing Element policies. 3-4 $ Planning Policy H.14 Provide opportunity for community engagement through outreach and communication. H.14.a. Expand community education and outreach programs to inform residents of available support, such as homebuyer education services, home rehabilitation grants, utility billing assistance, homestead exemptions, nonprofit partnerships for home maintenance and City Georgetown Housing programs. 0-2 $ Planning Page 42 of 86 144 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety services, and community facilities. Policy LU.12 Support public safety services and infrastructure to ensure that Georgetown continues to be a safe, welcoming community that serves all residents. LU.12.a. Establish a time frame for review and possible update to the Public Safety Element. 3-4 $$ City Manager’s Office Policy GC.1 Leverage the Highway Corridors to promote economic development and an inviting, positive image of Georgetown. GC.1.g. Develop a budget to support increased landscape maintenance along the Gateway Image Corridors. 3-4 $$ Facilities Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County, other governmental agencies, and local organizations to leverage resou rces and promote innovation. Policy LU.13 Promote development decisions that serve the needs of our interlocal government partners. LU.13.a. Annually present the Future Land Use Map to GISD and Williamson County for feedback and coordination on future development planning. OG $ Planning LU.13.b. Seek opportunities for shared recreation facilities when new schools are planned. OG $ Parks & Rec LU.13.c. Coordinate with the school district demographer to partner on housing projections. OG $ Planning Policy WD.3 Use strategic public/private partnerships to promote a new form of development (Opportunities for Partnerships). WD.3.a. Draft and adopt a grant program to incentivize or assist in signage, street frontage landscaping and other streetscape improvements. 3-4 $$$ Planning Page 43 of 86 145 Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead WD.3.b. Evaluate the adjustment of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) boundary to include the entirety of the Small Area and develop a TIRZ spending plan. 0-2 $ Finance WD.3.c. Work with Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) on the potential redevelopment of a catalytic site. 0-2 $ Planning Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks and recreation. Policy LU.14 Ensure that the subdivision and development processes include consideration of the way in which residential lots relate to parks and open space, emphasizing adjacency and accessibility to parks and open space. LU.14.a. Update the City’s 2009 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. 0-2 $$$$ Parks & Rec Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation network. Policy WD.1 Make connections through and within the Williams Drive Gateway Small Area (Connectivity). WD.1.a. Create transit stops to improve access to GoGeo and evaluate feasibility of a bus pull-in lane within the Williams Drive Gateway. 3-4 $$ Public Works WD.1.b. Fill in the sidewalk gaps to increase pedestrian connectivity, including the improvements in the Implementation Plan of the Williams Drive Study for the Centers Area. 3-4 $$$$ Public Works WD.1.c. Ensure traffic calming on parallel connections to reduce cut-through traffic and promote public education efforts regarding alternate routes. 5+ $$$ Public Works WD.1.d. Improve connections between parcels and create a network of street, including the connections and system improvements as described in the Implementation Plan of the Williams Drive Study for the Centers Area. 5+ $$$$ Public Works WD.1.e. Improve traffic flow and access management through improvements in the Implementation Plan of the Williams Drive Study for the Centers Area. 5+ $$$$ Public Works Page 44 of 86 146 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead WD.1.f. Evaluate (model) proposed roadways in the Small Area during the next update of the Overall Transportation Plan (OTP). 3-4 $ Public Works WD.1.g. Undertake speed study on Williams Drive. 3-4 $$ Public Works Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation network. Policy LU.15 Proactively plan investments in transportation and other infrastructure to leverage partnerships with the business community and inter ested neighborhood organizations and maintain the level of service as the City continues to grow. LU.15.a. Adopt a new Overall Transportation Plan. 3-4 $$$ Public Works LU.15.b. Support transportation infrastructure improvements using 4A and 4B type funds that support economic development in key locations. OG $ City Manager’s Office LU.15.c. Re-evaluate and confirm priority of segments identified in the Sidewalk Master Plan through an update to the plan and secure potential funding for out years. 3-4 $ Public Works Page 45 of 86 Unified Developed Code (UDC) Diagnostic and Rewrite September 27, 2022 | City Council Workshop Page 46 of 86 22 •Provide an overview of UDC rewrite process •Confirm appropriate times to check in with City Council •Present recommend make up Steering Committee Purpose of the Presentation Page 47 of 86 33 I.2030 Plan Guidance II.Review project timelines and suggested check in periods with City Council III.Present recommendations on steering committee make-up IV.Feedback from City Council Presentation Outline Page 48 of 86 2030 Plan Guidance Page 49 of 86 55 2030 Plan Implementation Strategies “Regulatory Framework” means the regulations and standards (“rules”) for the development of land, primarily zoning and subdivision regulations Page 50 of 86 6 The 2030 Plan called for a UDC diagnostic review to implement the following: •Ensure that proper transitions and buffering are required between neighborhoods and adjacent commercial areas. •Develop standards that are appropriate for new residential development to allow a range and transition of density, accommodate smaller residential lots, prioritize open space, amenities and heightened connectivity •Accommodate higher density residential developments (e.g., 24+ dwelling units per acre 2030 Plan Implementation Page 51 of 86 7 The 2030 Plan called for a UDC diagnostic review to implement the following: •Support density bonuses and transfer of development rights as incentives for desirable development types and forms •Promote compact, well-connected neighborhoods and commercial areas pertaining to street connectivity, street design, open space, etc. •Ensure the Community’s vision for Highway Corridors, as described in Gateway Overlay Exhibit in the adopted Land Use Element, are reflected •Develop a Williams Drive Gateway Overlay Zoning District (Austin Ave to Jim Hogg Rd) that supports the vision established for the corridor in the 2017 Williams Drive Study. 2030 Plan Implementation Page 52 of 86 8 The 2030 Plan called for a UDC diagnostic review to implement the following: •Ensure compatibility of diverse uses including buffers, setbacks to reduce barriers to higher density development in Community Commercial Centers and support the updated residential future land use categories • Develop opportunities for transfer of development rights and density bonuses for key areas: Employment Centers, Regional Centers, Gateways, Southeast Georgetown, Williams Drive and Downtown • Preserve and incentivize the City’s historic resources and reuse existing structures through tailored, flexible development standards 2030 Plan Implementation Page 53 of 86 9 The 2030 Plan called for a UDC diagnostic review to implement the following: •Establish a Williams Drive special zoning district area that implements proposed mix of uses, density, and building form (setbacks, height, and design) •Develop an incentive program for enhancing site and buildings in compliance with the goals and policies of the Williams Drive Gateway Small Area •Update approval criteria for voluntary annexation •Update approval criteria for special purpose districts (MUD, PID, TIRZ, PUD) to distinguish between types of development and identify specific criteria for meeting diversity and density goals 2030 Plan Implementation Page 54 of 86 Process Page 55 of 86 1111 •Phase 1: Project Initiation and Code Diagnostic Report -6 Months •Phase 2: Drafting the New Code –12 Months •Phase 3: Code Testing and Finalization –6 Months Project Phasing Page 56 of 86 12 Process for Code Diagnostic Joint session to affirm diagnostic report Revise code diagnostic based on input Check in with City Council Prepare draft code diagnostic and analysis report Public Outreach Conduct stakeholder interviews Kick off with Joint City Council and P&Z meeting Phase 1: Project Initiation and Code Diagnostic Report -6 Months *2 Steering committee Meetings during this phase Page 57 of 86 13 Process for Editing the UDC OutreachFull Preliminary draft Draft remaining regulations Draft Environmental Stormwater Regulations Draft Zoning Regulations Draft Subdivision Regulations Draft General Provisions and Procedures *6 Steering committee Meetings during this phase & *4 Check-in’s with City Council on draft regulations and update on work of steering committee Phase 2: Drafting the New Code -12 Months Page 58 of 86 14 Process for Editing the UDC 2nd Reading Public Hearing City Council Public Hearing P&Z Joint Session P&Z and City Council Outreach Code Revisions Code Testing *2 Steering committee Meetings during this phase *Check-in with City Council after Code testing and Outreach Phase 3: Code Testing and Finalization-6 months Page 59 of 86 Steering Committee Page 60 of 86 1616 •Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) 1-2 representative(s) •Historic and Architectural Review Committee (HARC) representative •Housing Advisory Board (HAB) representative •Unified Development Code Advisory Committee (UDCAC) •City Council ? 1-2 representative(s) •Development Professional 1-2 representative(s) *1 representative from each group unless noted Proposed composition Page 61 of 86 Feedback from City Council Page 62 of 86 1818 •Do you support a joint project kickoff meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission? •Do you support the identified check-in times with City Council? •Do you support the composition of the steering committee? Requested Feedback Page 63 of 86 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Workshop September 27, 2022 S UBJEC T: P resentation and discussion regarding the City of Georgetown 2023 State Legislative Agenda -- Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental Relations Manager I T EM S UMMARY: The City's Legislative Agenda serves as the foundation for the City’s advocacy strategy and provides a high-level summary of City positions adopted by City Council, includes funding needs with policy priorities, and incorporates legislative priorities of allies. F I NANC I AL I MPAC T: n/a S UBMI T T ED BY: R LD for Ariel Traub AT TAC HMENT S : Description 2023 S tate Legis lative Agenda P resentation Page 64 of 86 88TH STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION CITY OF GEORGETOWN 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Page 65 of 86 CITY OF GEORGETOWN 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM PROGRAM OVERVIEW The City of Georgetown’s Intergovernmental Affairs Program advocates, coordinates and advances the City’s legislative agenda to enhance the City’s ability to govern and provide essential municipal and community services. The purpose of the program is to ensure the City’s interests are protected and enhanced through active involvement in the legislative process and strong intergovernmental relationships. The City of Georgetown’s 2023 State Legislative Program is formed and created by community leaders to advocate for the citizens of Georgetown. LEGISLATIVE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE OF COUNCIL The City of Georgetown Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee is a Standing Subcommittee, a permanent Subcommittee of the City Council established to coordinate City policies related to state and federal legislation and local ordinances. The Subcommittee oversees: • development of state and federal legislative agendas • position on local partner ordinances • development of position papers • policies and programs that promote interagency cooperation • advocating activities 2022/23 Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee Members: Mayor Josh Schroeder Councilmember Kevin Pitts, District 5 Councilmember Jake French, District 6 Page 66 of 86 CITY OF GEORGETOWN 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE The Legislative Task Force provided input to the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee on the issues relevant to the State Legislative Agenda in preparation for the 88th Texas State Legislative Session. The Task Force met from July 2022 through September 2022 to develop a draft Agenda for the Subcomittee’s consideration. The Legislative Task Force is a special ad hoc group comprised of active leaders in the community - the leadership of City Boards and Commissions. With the membership comprised of the Boards and Commissions leadership, the Legislative Task Force are knowledgeable members of the community, educated on City priorities, and representing a wide range of City interests. 2022/23 Legislative Task Force Members: Laura Klein Plunkett, Animal Shelter Advisory Board David Valdez, Arts and Culture Advisory Board Michael Price, Building Standards Commission Dawn Korman, Ethics Commission Gordon Pierce, Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission Robert Case, Georgetown Electric Utility Advisory Board Larry Raper, Georgetown Housing Authority Scott Macmurdo, Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board Lawrence Romero, Historic and Architectural Review Commission Wendy Cash, Housing Advisory Board Nosa Asowata, Library Advisory Board Christine Tomaszewski, Main Street Advisory Board Chad Holz, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chere Heintzman, Planning and Zoning Commission: Appointed Paul Secord, Strategic Partnerships for Community Services PJ Stevens, Unified Development Code Advisory Commission Page 67 of 86 CITY OF GEORGETOWN 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM PROTECT CITY OF GEORGETOWN INTERESTS The City of Georgetown (City) supports legislation that promotes local decision making such as decisons regarding city services and financial authority. The City of Georgetown opposes legislation detrimental to the City, including bills that: • Limit the City’s ability to abide by the principle of self-government • Mandate increased City costs • Limit the City’s ability to advocate on behalf of the community through trade associations and consultants • Diminish the City’s authority to provide for the public’s health, safety, and welfare PRESERVE MUNICIPAL-GOVERNMENT POLICY ENACTMENT The City supports legislation that protects the rights of elected municipal officials to enact ordinances that address the policy priorities and needs of cities’ residents, businesses, and visitors. PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF WHILE PRESERVING CURRENT SALES TAX REVENUE The City supports legislation that provides meaningful property tax relief to owners of property in the City’s jurisdiction. • The City supports transparency regarding property tax rates, property values, and property tax income. • The City supports maintaining provisions for debt financing so it can issue financial debt to pay for such expenditures as infrastructure and equipment. • The City opposes expansion of revenue, tax, or appraisal caps which limit the City’s ability to raise sufficient funds to pay for critical municipal public services. The City supports legislation allowing for the local sourcing of sales and use taxes for internet orders. Page 68 of 86 CITY OF GEORGETOWN 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM PROTECTING TAXPAYERS’ INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC UTILITIES AND ASSETS The City supports legislation that ensures the City can continue to own and operate the City of Georgetown Utility Systems. The City supports legislation regarding ERCOT market redesign that is constructed through open, collaborative efforts with stakeholders, and does not adversely affect Georgetown Electric ratepayers. The City supports legislation that maintains state and regional water plans while preserving the authority to continue the City of Georgetown Water Utility’s current operational system within its current jurisdictional boundaries using tools necessary to provide a consistent water supply. The City opposes legislation that would deny the City from being adequately compensated for the use of its rights-of-way, would erode municipal authority over the management and control of rights-of-way, or both. The City opposes legislation that negatively impacts the service level, stability, or return-on-investment for its residents. KEEPING GEORGETOWN COMPETITIVE The City supports legislation maintaining incentives that supplement local economic development strategies to fund employee recruitment and retention. The City supports the continuation of Type A and Type B sales tax that can be used to pursue and retain primary employer jobs. Page 69 of 86 CITY OF GEORGETOWN 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GROWTH The City supports legislation that would allow municipal-elected officials, municipal voters, or both to approve city funding options to pay for construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, and transportation authorities. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TO MAINTAIN GEORGETOWN’S UNIQUE CHARACTER The City supports legislation to maintain the municipal elected officials’ authority to regulate city growth and development through city land development ordinances. Annexation: • The City supports expanding opportunities for voluntary annexation by property owners that are not contiguous to the city limits. Development Process: • The City supports legislation that clarifies that House Bill 3167 (86th Regular Session) only applies to changes made to an application intake process or unified-development-code-approval process while improving the opportunity to collaborate with applicants to solve problems and challenges. • The City supports local control on decision making regarding an applicant’s request for a waiver relating to House Bill 3167 requirements. • The City supports the retention of House Bill 3167 (86th Regular Session) for cities with a population of greater than 500,000. Building Codes and Materials: • The City supports legislation that repeals amendments to House Bill 2439 (86th Regular Session) which preempted cities from regulating building materials. Page 70 of 86 CITY OF GEORGETOWN 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM PARKS AND RECREATION INVESTMENT FOR A HEALTHY GEORGETOWN The City supports legislation that enhances the investment in parks and open spaces and conserves open spaces that connect communities safely to the mental, social, and physical benefits of outdoor and recreational opportunities. CONTINUATION OF A VIBRANT ARTS & CULTURE COMMUNITY The City supports legislation that funds the arts and libraries to support a strong and vibrant City of Georgetown arts and cultural industry by: • Preserving the use of Municipality Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) to fund the arts; and • Maintaining municipality autonomy in allocation of HOT revenue Page 71 of 86 CITY OF GEORGETOWN 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM CITY OF GEORGETOWN LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 88TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE’S REGULAR SESSION IN 2023 PROTECT CITY OF GEORGETOWN INTERESTS The City of Georgetown (City) supports legislation that promotes local decision making such as decisons regarding city services and financial authority. The City of Georgetown opposes legislation detrimental to the City, including bills that: • Limit the City’s ability to abide by the principle of self-government • Mandate increased City costs • Limit the City’s ability to advocate on behalf of the community through trade associations and consultants • Diminish the City’s authority to provide for the public’s health, safety, and welfare PRESERVE MUNICIPAL-GOVERNMENT POLICY ENACTMENT The City supports legislation that protects the rights of elected municipal officials to enact ordinances that address the policy priorities and needs of cities’ residents, businesses, and visitors. PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF WHILE PRESERVING CURRENT SALES TAX REVENUE The City supports legislation that provides meaningful property tax relief to owners of property in the City’s jurisdiction. • The City supports transparency regarding property tax rates, property values, and property tax income. • The City supports maintaining provisions for debt financing so it can issue financial debt to pay for such expenditures as infrastructure and equipment. • The City opposes expansion of revenue, tax, or appraisal caps which limit the City’s ability to raise sufficient funds to pay for critical municipal public services. The City supports legislation allowing for the local sourcing of sales and use taxes for internet orders. PROTECTING TAXPAYERS’ INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC UTILITIES AND ASSETS • The City supports legislation that ensures the City can continue to own and operate the City of Georgetown Utility Systems. • The City supports legislation regarding ERCOT market redesign that is constructed through open, collaborative efforts with stakeholders, and does not adversely affect Georgetown Electric ratepayers. • The City supports legislation that maintains state and regional water plans while preserving the authority to continue the City of Georgetown Water Utility’s current operational system within its current jurisdictional boundaries using tools necessary to provide a consistent water supply. • The City opposes legislation that would deny the City from being adequately compensated for the use of its rights-of-way, would erode municipal authority over the management and control of rights-of-way, or both. Page 72 of 86 • The City opposes legislation that negatively impacts the service level, stability, or return-on- investment for its residents. KEEPING GEORGETOWN COMPETITIVE • The City supports legislation maintaining incentives that supplement local economic development strategies to fund employee recruitment and retention. • The City supports the continuation of Type A and Type B sales tax that can be used to pursue and retain primary employer jobs. TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GROWTH The City supports legislation that would allow municipal-elected officials, municipal voters, or both to approve city funding options to pay for construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, and transportation authorities. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TO MAINTAIN GEORGETOWN’S UNIQUE CHARACTER The City supports legislation to maintain the municipal election officials’ authority to regulate city growth and development through city land development ordinances. Annexation: • The City supports expanding opportunities for voluntary annexation by property owners that are not contiguous to the city limits. Development Process: • The City supports legislation that clarifies that House Bill 3167 (86th Regular Session) only applies to changes made to an application intake process or unified-development-code-approval process while improving the opportunity to collaborate with applicants to solve problems and challenges. • The City supports local control on decision making regarding an applicant’s request for a waiver relating to House Bill 3167 requirements. • The City supports the retention of House Bill 3167 (86th Regular Session) for cities with a population of greater than 500,000. Building Codes and Materials: • The City supports legislation that repeals amendments to House Bill 2439 (86th Regular Session) which preempted cities from regulating building materials. CITY OF GEORGETOWN LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 88TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE’S REGULAR SESSION IN 2023 CITY OF GEORGETOWN 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMPage 73 of 86 PARKS AND RECREATION INVESTMENT FOR A HEALTHY GEORGETOWN The City supports legislation that enhances the investment in parks and open spaces and conserves open spaces that connect communities safely to the mental, social, and physical benefits of outdoor and recreational opportunities. CONTINUATION OF A VIBRANT ARTS & CULTURE COMMUNITY The City supports legislation that funds the arts and libraries to support a strong and vibrant City of Georgetown arts and cultural industry by: • Preserving the use of Municipality Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) to fund the arts; and • Maintaining municipality autonomy in allocation of HOT revenue CITY OF GEORGETOWN LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 88TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE’S REGULAR SESSION IN 2023 CITY OF GEORGETOWN 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMPage 74 of 86 Intergovernmental Affairs Program September 2022| 88th State Legislative Session City Council Meeting: September 27, 2022 Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental Relations Manager Page 75 of 86 22 AGENDA •Overview of Legislative Program and Key Initiatives •2023 State Legislative Agenda for the 88th Legislative Session •Next steps for program •Seeking guidance on: •2023 State Legislative Agenda •Program next steps Page 76 of 86 33 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OVERVIEW •Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (IGRA) Subcommittee •Legislative Task Force •Outreach and Engagement •State Legislative Agenda •RFIs/Position Papers Page 77 of 86 44 Why Do We Have a Legislative Program? Year Total Bills Introduced Total Bills Passed City -Related Bills Introduced City -Related Bills Passed 2009 7609 1468 1500+120+ 2011 6303 1410 1500+160+ 2013 6061 1437 1700+220+ 2015 6476 1329 1600+220+ 2017 6800 1220 2000+290+ 2019 7541 1437 2000+330+ 2021 6927 1073 2000+240+ Page 78 of 86 55 •Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental Relations Manager •Legislative Task Force •IGRA Subcommittee •Texas Municipal League (TML) •Focused Advocacy The Dream Team Page 79 of 86 66 Role in Austin IGR Manager •Tracks & Monitors Legislation •Communicates Agenda with Legislators •Oversees & Coordinates Legislative Task Force •Provides session updates and reports to Council Legislative Task Force •Develop State Legislative Agenda •Advocate for the City of Georgetown & Residents IGRA Subcommittee •Oversees position on local partner ordinances •Development of position papers •Policies and programs that promote interagency cooperation •Advocating activities TML •Support Role •Coordinate efforts •Provide Resources •Provide Information on pertinent legislation for cities Focused Advocacy •Draft requested legislation •Provide advice on achieving desired outcomes within the state legislative agenda •Receive guidance from Council & Leadership Page 80 of 86 77 2022/23 LEGISLATIVE SCHEDULE •The House will elect a speaker in January •The Legislature can hold committee hearing in the early days of session, but per the constitution, legislators can’t pass any bills during the first 60 calendar days –unless the governor declares it an emergency item or it’s an emergency appropriation November 14th Bill filing for the 88th Legislative Session begins January 10th 88th Legislature convenes March 10th Bill Filing Deadline Early May House Committees stop passing House Bills Mid May Senate Committees stop passing Senate Bills May 29th Sine Die Governor has until June 18 to sign or veto bills Page 81 of 86 88 LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE •Citizen stakeholder group to engage the public in the State Legislative Agenda development process •Comprised of existing, active leaders in the community –members of City Boards and Commissions •Met for 5 meetings from August – September to provide input on the City of Georgetown 2023 State Legislative Agenda Page 82 of 86 99 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA •Serves as the foundation for the City’s advocacy strategy: •High-level summary of City positions adopted by City Council •Includes funding needs with policy priorities •Incorporates legislative priorities of allies Page 83 of 86 1010 State Legislative Agenda Highlights •Change in language tone •Addition of ERCOT Market Redesign stance •Addition of encompassing language related to water •Restructure and position changes relating to annexation and the development process Page 84 of 86 1111 PROGRAM NEXT STEPS •Stakeholder outreach with the 2023 State Legislative Agenda to community partners •Building a digital network of community advocates •Public outreach: •Social Media •Webpage: https://georgetown.org/intergovernmental-relations/ Page 85 of 86 Questions? Ariel Traub Intergovernmental Relations Manager Ariel.Traub@Georgetown.org Page 86 of 86