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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CC 04.26.2022 WorkshopN otice of M eeting of the Governing B ody of the C ity of Georgetown, Texas April 2 6, 2 02 2 The Georgetown City Council will meet on April 26, 2022 at 3:00 P M at Council and Courts Building, 510 W 9th Street Georgetown, Texas 78626 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 Discussion and possible direction to staff on an update to the Downtown Master P lan -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager B P resentation and update regarding Arts and Culture -- Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator C P resentation, update, and discussion regarding a pet memorial at the Bark P ark -- Mayra Cantu, Assistant to the City Manager D P resentation and discussion regarding fireworks within the city limits of Georgetown -- Cory Tchida, Interim P olice Chief 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. E 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 Sec. 551.074: P ersonnel Matters - Review of evaluations for City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and Municipal J udge Sec. 551.072: Del i berati ons about Real P roperty - Block 27, property located near the corner of 6th Street and Austin Avenue - Block 39, City-owned property located at the corner of 6th Street and Main Street and at 111 East 7th Street 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 Adjournme nt Ce rtificate of Posting Page 1 of 76 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, 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 76 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Workshop April 26, 2022 S UBJEC T: Discussion and possible direction to staff on an update to the Do wntown Master P lan -- Laurie Bre wer, Assistant City Manager I T EM S UMMARY: The Council’s strategic plan inc luded work to update the Downto wn Maste r P lan. This work session is to provide information and receive feedback and direction from Council on potential next steps to begin the Master P lan update. Downtown Master P lans were developed in 2004 and in 2014. This update would address current conditions and would provide a framework for council, boards and staff to continue to guide de velopme nt and programming in the Downtown area. An update to the plan would include multiple methods and opportunities for public stakeholder engagement. Multiple planning initiatives that affect the downto wn area are being worked on in FY22, including the Austin Avenue Corridor study, the U D C Diagno stic, the Downto wn P arking Study, design on the Austin Avenue bridges and the Economic Development Strategic P lan. Stakeholder engagement is needed for these planning initiatives and this proposal is to update the Master P lan first, to provide clarity to the other studies and work. F I NANC I AL I MPAC T: The Council approved $35 0,0 00 in the FY22 budget to study lo ng range parking planning for the downtown are a. This proposal is to utilize this funding, as well as additio nal funding, to update the downtown master plan, whic h would include parking needs. S UBMI T T ED BY: Danella Elliott AT TAC HMENT S : Description P resentation Page 3 of 76 Downtown Master Plan 2022 Vision and Project Plan April 26, 2022 | City Council Workshop Page 4 of 76 22 •The Council’s strategic plan included work to update the Downtown Master Plan. This work session is to provide information and receive feedback and direction from Council on a potential plan to begin the Master Plan update. •Parking, Sidewalks and update of Downtown Master Plan were the three highest scoring strategies in the Downtown goal for Council’s 2021 strategic plan Page 5 of 76 3 •Downtown Master Plan background •Downtown Master Plan progress •Downtown current conditions •Proposed new Downtown Master Plan discussion •Process •Timeline •Costs •Council feedback and direction Page 6 of 76 Downtown Master Plan Background October 2004 original version; March 2014 Update Page 7 of 76 55 •DMP –planning document to address future character and long- term market success of the downtown area •Downtown Overlay Zoning District created in 2001 •The plan illustrates a vision for the zone to enable the City and property owners to make informed, strategic decisions about future developments and enhancements •Framework for streetscape, signage, opportunity areas, circulation and parking, parks and open space •Strategies for implementation •Goals –community vision •Pedestrian oriented regional center that is the heart of the City •Shopping, Dining, Entertainment, Work, Living Background/history Page 8 of 76 66 •…the heart of the community •…vigorous economy and diversity of offerings •…Center of specialty retail, dining and entertainment •…cultural center of the City •…strengthen its role as the center of government, with concentration of city and county offices and Municipal center •…maintain a key position in professional services •…new housing in Downtown should be developed that caters to “urban” markets. Vision –current MP Page 9 of 76 77 Background/Progress/Implementation Implementation is organized into 5 parts 1. New development in opportunity areas 2. Pedestrian/bike circulation & streetscape design 3. Auto circulation & parking 4. Gateways, wayfinding & public 5. Parks, open space & public art Remaining projects in the plan include: Priority 2 & 3 sidewalks Bike routes and additional racks Buried electric Parking structure Pedestrian bridge across the San Gabriel River and trail connections Page 10 of 76 8 •Many examples of successful implementation of Downtown Master Plan vision •Draeger/Monument Cafe •Library construction •Civic Center –City Hall •Parking lot improvements •Sidewalk expansions and improvements–MCO, 600, Art Center, golden rule •Arts/sculptures/murals/Art Center/Splash Pad •Rock Street pond improvements •Bike rack installations •PIC of Background –Progress/Implementation Page 11 of 76 99 Background/Progress/Implementatoin •Many examples of successful implementation of Downtown Master Plan vision•Tejas Meat Market•Foundry 42•District Six•Mikey V’s Taco Shop•Hydrate: Smoothies, Juices, and Sandwiches•City Post Chophouse•Kilwin’s•Grow Salon•Wish Well House•Goodfolks Page 12 of 76 1010 •Rock Street pond and sidewalks •Austin Avenue curb ramps •7th/Main curb ramps •8th Street sidewalks to connect public parking lot at 8th and MLK to Square 7th Street improvements Recent projects Page 13 of 76 1111 Before and after sidewalks Page 14 of 76 12 Progress on Sidewalk Master Plan Page 15 of 76 1313 Public Projects Currently In progress •Shotgun House improvements •City Center –Forest Street programming/improvements •Parking Garage •Sidewalk improvements •Austin Avenue bridge maintenance and pedestrian bridge •South Main Art/Founders Park Page 16 of 76 14 2021 Downtown Development Projects 1.Tejas Meat Market 2.Foundry42 3.District Six 4.Mikey V’s 5.CityPost 6.Hydrate 7.Kilwin’s 8.Goodfolks 9.Wishwell House $19,500,000 Page 17 of 76 1515 Downtown Reinvestment Numbers 1.14 7 11.55 6.2 19.6 $0 $2 $4 $6 $8 $10 $12 $14 $16 $18 $20 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 FY 2017 –FY 2021 Page 18 of 76 1616 •Council recognition through strategic visioning of increased development in downtown •Investment over past 5 years have increased commercial and residential occupancy, intensity of use, enhanced redevelopment activity •Multiple overlapping planning initiatives underway •Confirm or establish new opportunity areas (focus areas) •Vision for new development in opportunity areas (focus areas) •Opportunity to look at City’s role in providing supporting infrastructure •Retail trends are evolving Current Conditions/Why update now Page 19 of 76 1717 •Austin Avenue corridor study (CAMPO funded) •Economic development strategic plan update •Special Event/Programming Element •Opportunity to leverage arts and culture events •Unified Development Code update •Austin Avenue Bridges –pedestrian bridge •Long Term Parking study –funded in FY22 budget Other current initiatives Page 20 of 76 18 Downtown Master Plan Economic Development Strategic Plan UDC Diagnostic Design Guidelines Current Budget –Initiatives -2022 (Initial Timeline) Fall 2022 Spring/Summer 2022 Summer 2022 Fall 2022 Completed Page 21 of 76 1919 •Multiple planning initiatives underway creates responsibility to ensure good stakeholder engagement •Stakeholder input needed for each planning initiative; however there is redundancy with some groups and issues •Updating Master Plan can address all segments •Reduces risk of stakeholder confusion with multiple plans •Combined stakeholder input can address all of the initiatives •Combine the long-range parking study into overall DMP •Utilize feedback from stakeholders in DMP process for •Economic development strategic plan •Austin Avenue corridor study Propose New Timeline for DMP Page 22 of 76 20 Downtown Master Plan Economic Development Strategic Plan Updated Project Timelines Summer 2022 Summer 2022 Fall 2022 Summer 2022 UDC Diagnostic Fall 2022 Page 23 of 76 2121 •Development Density (height, transition zones, etc…) •Visitors Center location •Increasing need for public restrooms •Services –sanitation, composting •Utilities –master plan update; underground electric •Sidewalks, bike lanes •Cultural Arts •Programming/Special Events Other Planning Opportunities Page 24 of 76 2222 A. Framework vision/overall goals –public engagement B. Guide compatible historic preservation, redevelopment and new development throughout the study area C. Parking strategies -Broad strategies for off and on-street parking 1.Compatible with vision and goals for downtown 2.Range of short, mid, and longer-term alternatives 3.Identify appropriate partnership opportunitiesD.Development Guidelines 1. Commercial/Residential Buffering 2. Development density standards -Height, setbacks, etc E.Implementation strategies 1. Utility improvements 2. Opportunity sites 3. Economic/market study to substantiate recommendations Draft Scope for new DMP Page 25 of 76 2323 F.Downtown gateways, signage and wayfinding G.Circulation: pedestrian, auto, bicycle H. Placemaking: parks, plazas, open space, festival areas, public art I. Special event programming J.Identify potential sites for new housing development downtown (desired density, mix of uses, and design) K. Support Services -Recommendations on Downtown support service such as solid waste, recycling, landscaping, and other maintenance L . Private and Public development uses M. Illustrative plans (plan views and perspective images) for how new uses and buildings can achieve compatibility with historic buildings and the established character of downtown Draft Scope for new DMP Page 26 of 76 2424 •Current Budget for long term parking study is $350,000 •Recommend increasing funds and scope to include the full master plan update as well as an in-depth evaluation of long term parking options •Council special fund has available funding if Council chooses to prioritize this initiative •Procurement of consulting services to begin upon Council direction/approval of scope •Initiate the study late in FY22 Option for funding update of DMP Page 27 of 76 2525 Timeline •Scope of Work (currently in draft)May 22 •Funding May 22 •Steering Committee for projectJune 22 Council direction •Advertisement, evaluation, award, contractJune-Aug 22 Procurement/RFQ Kick Off, initiate public engagementSept 22 Plan creation 12-18 months Page 28 of 76 2626 •Does the Council want to initiate the Downtown Master Plan in FY22 to incorporate public input in all of the other current initiatives underway •Council direction for funding •Council feedback on draft scope Council Feedback Page 29 of 76 2727 Next Steps –if Council directs to proceed Confirm scope with Council at a future meeting May Address funding with a budget amendment May Council direction on steering committee Role of steering committee •Assist in selection of consulting experts •Stakeholder input planning/review •Work with staff to confirm the work/recommendations on draft Page 30 of 76 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Workshop April 26, 2022 S UBJEC T: P resentation and update regarding Arts and Culture -- Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator I T EM S UMMARY: Following is an update on the Arts and Culture P rogram that includes history and background, current programming, summary of strategic goals and implementation strategies, and project/program highlights. F I NANC I AL I MPAC T: . S UBMI T T ED BY: Sharon P arker AT TAC HMENT S : Description P resentation Page 31 of 76 The Georgetown Arts and Culture Program 2022 | City Council Workshop, April 26 Page 32 of 76 2 City of Georgetown Arts & Culture Program enhances the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Georgetown by promoting community engagement & cultural participation, fostering business development, and facilitating cultural tourism through public art programming & collaborative events. The Mission Page 33 of 76 3 Public Art Page 34 of 76 4 Public Art Page 35 of 76 5 Page 36 of 76 6 Arts & Culture Board The Arts and Culture Board was established by the City Council in 2005 for the purpose of actively pursuing the placement of public art in public places and serving to coordinate, promote and support public access to the arts. The Board was also established to encourage, stimulate, promote and foster programs for the cultural enrichment of the City, thereby contributing to the quality of life in Georgetown, and to develop an awareness of the value of the arts in the business community, local government and the general public. Page 37 of 76 7 Texas Cultural District Cultural districts are special zones that harness the power of cultural resources to stimulate economic development and community vitality. •Attracting artists and cultural enterprises to the community •Encouraging business and job development •Establishing tourism destinations •Preserving and reusing historic buildings •Fostering local cultural development Page 38 of 76 8 Strategic Plan •Continue to foster a vibrant Georgetown Art Center as a major component of the Cultural District •Continue to develop and expand the Georgetown Public Art Program •Establish and foster a vibrant Performing Arts Center as a major component of the Cultural District •Explore the possibility of establishing a vibrant Arts Incubator Facility that includes an Artist in Residency Program •Continue the development of a thriving Arts, Culture, and Entertainment District in the downtown Page 39 of 76 9 Strategic Plan •Provide grants to local arts and culture nonprofit organizations •Maintain Texas Commission on the Arts Cultural District Designation •Elevate the Arts and Culture staff as needed to coordinate the arts and cultural activities of the City and work with City Boards and local arts organizations Page 40 of 76 10 Brown Bag Luncheons Page 41 of 76 11 Brown Bag Luncheons Page 42 of 76 12 Creative Placemaking Partnerships Page 43 of 76 1313 •Grants: Total of $126,600 in grant funding from TCA and NEA •Awards: Texas Travel Award for Best Public Art Display in a mid- market •Marketing & Promotion: Printed public art directory, website, social media, newsletters •Expanded Programs: Commercial Mural Program, Art Strolls, Public Spaces, Arts and Culture Grants/Data Collection, Planned Arts Festival, Street Mural •Arts & Culture Board: Development of working sub-committees Major Accomplishments Page 44 of 76 14 Members of the Arts and Culture Board believe a vibrant arts community and cultural offerings are good for the quality of life for residents, will attract visitors, and will assist Georgetown in becoming a nationally recognized arts destination by 2030. Events…. The Vision Page 45 of 76 15 To celebrate cultural identity & address barriers to cultural participation; to connect and unify adjacent districts using design, public art, and artistic programming as a common thread; to activate and leverage City-owned cultural facilities to promote and facilitate arts and culture programming; to support arts businesses Art Stroll Programming Page 46 of 76 16 City Facilities •Grace Heritage Center & Plaza •Georgetown Art Center •Georgetown Public Library •African American Shotgun House Page 47 of 76 17 Connect and Unify From the Arts District to City Center… Page 48 of 76 1818 South Main Arts District Page 49 of 76 1919 City Center Page 50 of 76 20 Connect and Unify From the Arts District to City Center… Programming: Creating activation points along the route Library/Shotgun House programming at City Center Design and Wayfinding: Sculptures, crosswalks, temporary signage Page 51 of 76 2121 Page 52 of 76 2222 Page 53 of 76 23 Autumn Art Stroll Program Evaluation Page 54 of 76 2424 Page 55 of 76 25 A�endance: ____ Par�cipants; 9 Venues New Newsle�er Sign Ups: Zip Codes : Social Media Reach : Social Media Engagement: Editorial –Community Impact Spring Art Stroll Program Evaluation Page 56 of 76 26 Data Informed Programs: Gauging audience satisfaction “Data isn’t always numbers listed in a spreadsheet. O�en the valuable data is in the subjec�ve, anecdotal , rela�onship- based conversa�ons we can have with cultural communi�es . It’s then up to us , as policy strategists , to aggregate that community input into ac�onable “data ” and design programma�c responses to community ’s needs .” Matthew Richter , Cultural Space Liaison, Seattle Arts Commission Page 57 of 76 2727 Public Engagement & Video Page 58 of 76 2828 Library Street Mural Installation & Survey Page 59 of 76 2929 Arts Newsletter & Post Stroll Survey: May 2nd Page 60 of 76 The Georgetown Arts and Culture Program April 26, 2022 Page 61 of 76 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Workshop April 26, 2022 S UBJEC T: P resentation, update, and discussion regarding a pet memorial at the Bark P ark -- Mayra Cantu, Assistant to the City Manager I T EM S UMMARY: This presentation is a follow up to Councils' September 28, 2021 meeting where Council provided direction to staff to look into creating a memorial at the Bark P ark to honor the lives lost in the kennel fire on Sep. 18, 2021. The kennel fire resulted in the loss of 75 dogs being cared for at a pet resort. Staff sent a survey to the families that experienced a loss to determine what they wanted out of a memorial. This presentation presents those results and asks for direction in the next steps to creating the memorial. F I NANC I AL I MPAC T: Dependent on Council direction Traditional Statuary – Up to $60,000 Bark P ark Amenities Dog Course - $10,000 Hill Climb - $2,000 Training P latform - $1,000 Climbing Boulder - $2,000 S UBMI T T ED BY: Mayra Cantu, Assistant to the City Manager Page 62 of 76 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Workshop April 26, 2022 S UBJEC T: P resentation and discussion regarding fireworks within the city limits of Georgetown -- Cory Tchida, Interim P olice Chief I T EM S UMMARY: The City o f Geo rgeto wn has long had an ordinance that gove rns the possession and discharge of fireworks within the city limits. That ordinance was last updated in 2014. Council will be provided with a brie f overview of the e xisting ordinance, the recent histo ry of fireworks calls within the city, variables encountered, and mitigation strategies. F I NANC I AL I MPAC T: N/A S UBMI T T ED BY: Cory Tchida, Interim Chief of P olice AT TAC HMENT S : Description F ireworks P res entation Page 63 of 76 FIREWORKS April 26, 2022 | Council Workshop Page 64 of 76 22 •Fireworks Sales •Other Jurisdictions •Georgetown Ordinance •Call History •Variables •Strategies •Discussion TOPICS Page 65 of 76 33 •A retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks to the public only during the following periods: •beginning June 24 and ending at midnight on July 4; •beginning December 20 and ending at midnight on January 1 of the following year; •beginning May 1 and ending at midnight on May 5 if the fireworks are sold at a location that is not more than 100 miles from the Texas-Mexico border and is in a county in which the commissioners court of the county has approved the sale of fireworks during the period. FIREWORKS SALES Page 66 of 76 44 •the commissioners court of a county by order may allow a retail fireworks permit holder to sell fireworks in that county only to the public and only during one or more of the following periods: •beginning February 25 and ending at midnight on March 2; •beginning April 16 and ending at midnight on April 21; and •beginning the Wednesday before the last Monday in May and ending at midnight on the last Monday in May. FIREWORKS SALES Page 67 of 76 55 •Sec. 8.08.020. -Prohibited. •It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, assemble, store, sell, offer to sell, possess, use, ignite, cause to be discharged or discharge,fireworks within the corporate limits of the city or within 5,000 feet outside the city limits, except under special permit as authorized in the Fire Prevention Code. This section shall not apply within any portion of such five thousand foot area which is contained within the territory of another municipality. (Ord. No. 2014-96, §3(Exh. A); Ord. No. 2014-40, §3(Exh. A)) GEORGETOWN ORDINANCE Page 68 of 76 66 Sec. 8.08.070. -Violation—Penalty Any person who manufactures, assembles, sells, offers for sale, possesses, uses, discharges, causes to be discharged, ignites, detonates, fires, or otherwise sets in action any fireworks shall be fined as provided in Section 1.08.010 for each offense. If the fireworks are separately wrapped or packaged, doing any act prohibited by, or omitting to do any act required by, this chapter shall be a separate offense as to each such separately wrapped or separately packaged firework. Each day that a violation of this chapter continues with respect to any package of fireworks constitutes a separate offense. GEORGETOWN ORDINANCE Page 69 of 76 77 Sec. 8.08.070. -Violation—Penalty Any parent or guardian of any minor child below the age of 17 who permits or allows such minor child to use, discharge, ignite, detonate, fire or otherwise set in action any fireworks shall be fined as provided in Section 1.08.010. (Ord. No. 2014-96, §3(Exh. A); Ord. No. 2014-40, §3(Exh. A)) GEORGETOWN ORDINANCE Page 70 of 76 88 •Most Texas cities do not allow fireworks. •Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander do not allow fireworks. •Our ordinance is substantially like the above listed cities. •Folsom, California has a “host liability” section of their fireworks ordinance (Credit: Councilmember Pitts) OTHER JURISDICTIONS Page 71 of 76 99 FIREWORKS CALLS 68 29 36 56 38 46 42 116 48 72 69 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Jan 17 Jul 17 Jan 18 Jul 18 Jan 19 Jul 19 Jan 20 Jul 20 Jan 21 Jul 21 Jan 22 Page 72 of 76 1010 FIREWORKS AND OTHER CALLS 68 29 36 56 38 46 42 116 48 72 69 137 126 95 130 127 177 224 164 162 148 172 0 50 100 150 200 250 Jan 17 Jul 17 Jan 18 Jul 18 Jan 19 Jul 19 Jan 20 Jul 20 Jan 21 Jul 21 Jan 22 Fireworks Other Linear (Other) Page 73 of 76 1111 •Reported fireworks calls are not representative of actual number. •Call load on these days is on average 45% higher than the other days of the month. •Response time since July of 2020 averages 16.5 minutes. •Reported fireworks calls and other calls for service are trending up. •Enforcement versus equity. •Enforcement time constraints. •High levels of ignorance of the law. VARIABLES Page 74 of 76 1212 •Current Strategies •We upstaff Patrol on both the 4th of July and New Years Eve. •We currently message the firework ordinance on social media. •Planned/Potential Strategies •Consider “host liability” section if council directs to add to the tool belt of enforcement options. •Consider the use of Fire Department resources to be a force multiplier during these holidays. •Increased Public Education (Vendor Flyers, Signage, Host Liability Notification) MITIGATION STRATEGIES Page 75 of 76 13 Page 76 of 76