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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 07.23.2024 CC-W&RMinutes of the City Council City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, July 23, 2024 The Georgetown City Courcil met on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Council and Court Building, 510 W. 9th Street. The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. The following Members were in attendance: Present were: Josh Schroeder, Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Steve Fought, Kevin Pitts, Tommy Gonzalez, Ron Gar and, Ben Stewart Policy Development: and Discussion - Workshop 1.A Water and Sewer Cost of Service and Rate Model Updates Presentation and discussion of water and wastewater cost of service study and rate modeling for th � FY2025 budget -- Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer Leigh Wallace, CFO for the city introduced Matthew Garrett of NewGen Strategies and Solution. Mr. Garrett gave the presentation. He gave an update of the study done in February 2024 and listed a summary of changes that occurred since then. He presented the growth and impact fee assumptions based on estimates from staff. He reviewed new program and operational costs and current rates. He discussed the water supply issues and gave a Capital Plan Summary with estimates projected through FY 2028. Mr. Garrett explained the Utility Performance under current rate revenues and expenses and showed the rate plan affect on monthly bills for residential and commercial accounts. The study showed residential regional bill comparisons for different amounts of usage. He reviewed different risks and factors which have the potential to change the 5-year outlook. The Water Board received the presentation and voted in favor of the new, proposed rate design increases. Next steps will be to take the first reading of the Ordinance to the August 27th meeting, second reading to the September 10th meeting and the effective date would become October 1, 2024. Council gave cc mments: Parr wanted to make sure that the design and rate changes take into consideration the future financial modeling to lower rates in the first tier for those who are not irrigating with treated water and using an analysis of winter averaging. Garland asks that more communication he given to the citizens explaining why these rates are changing, helping the regular customer to understand the rapid infrastructure growth and the future acquisition of wa-:er. 1.13 Serenity Ranch IETJ MUD Request Presentation, discussion and possible recommendations regarding the creation of an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Municipal Utility District (MUD) for the proposed Serenity Ranch Development -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager presented the item. Staff is seeking feedback and direction on whether to pursue an ETJ Municipal Utility District. Proposed development is designated as Mixed Density Neighborhood within the Future Land Use Plan, but the proposed land plan includes high -density multi -family residential and low density single- family residential. Woolery showed the existing and pending special districts within the city and city limits. Initially, the devE'loper requested an in -city MUD. Property to the south of this property will now develop as commercial in the ETJ and annexation of CR 150 is not feasible. Staff Comments include: High -density MF and low -density SF generally do not comply with the Mixed Density Neighborhood designation a Location and site conditions could support these uses if designed appropriately a -a Although not required in MDN, location would support additional retail a -a Townhome Product a -a Require the townhome product to be platted on individual lots. a Multi -Family a -a Further refine proposed multi -family to be designed as a more urban style project with buildings brought to the street edge, larger sidewalks with street trees, opportunities for ground floor retail, and off-street parking to be designed in a parking garage or hidden from street view (all based on previous Council guidance on new multi -family applications). a -a Connectivity a Two additional future street stub outs should be planned for future connection to the west. Woolery provided maps and further analysis. Rajeev Puri, the owner/developer spoke and explained his vision of the site. In consideration of staff comments received, they are proposing to add more commercial products toward CR 150, and looking at acquiring more property to the west. Council asked questions and gave comments. Garland expressed concern over the high density. Pitts asked if there were more areas for lower density. Puri stated they can adjust the size of the lots and reduce the density. They generally agreed that it would be better to have the commercial sites closer to the road. Parr asked about including more rear -loaded housing for townhomes specifically, to reduce street perking and making it more visibly attractive. Hood likes moving toward larger lots, which would make less lots, but more valuable. He appreciates using the existing water features on the property. Schroeder says most would lean toward the townhome products over the multi -family products. Woolery explained that the public notice process for this project was done a little differently, stafF sent notices to adjacent property owners at this step in the process, versus the usual waiting until the project come for votes at council. That has generated better information for neighbors. One speaker signed up to speak and then changed his mind at the end cf the presentation. 1.0 Annual Electric System Maintenance Plan Presentation and discussion of electric system maintenance plans --Jon Blalock; Electric Engineering and Operations Manager Jon Blalock, Electric Engineering and Operations Manager explained the mission is to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient electric service to our community by maintaining and enhancing our in- rastructure through proactive and systematic programs. Our maintenance programs are designed for ensuring the longevity and dependability of our electrical systems while providing exceptional service and prioritizing public safety. He listed all the Maintenance Programs: Tree trimming, street light inspection and inventory, 3-phase transformer inspection, 3-phase switchgear inspection, pole inspections, underground asset management program, air break switch maintenance program, VAR Management Program, and meter testing program. For each program, Blalock gave the why, how, where, when and who was responsible with an estimated budget. At the end, Blalock recognized other electric crew members who assist with these programs. Mike Westbrook joined the discussion when council asked questions. Parr expressed that tree -cutting was very important to residents and that she appreciates the program. She also appreciates the downtown street light maintenance. She brought leaning street poles to their attention as well. Hood expressed apprE ciation for the presentation. Pitts asked about who was responsible for the transmissior lines. Blalock explained and Pltts supports making sure the transmission lines are maintained. Garland asked about underground line transmission lines and the me intenance of those. Blalock and Westbrook explained they have been working througl- inspections and corrections as needed. Mayor thanked them for the presentation. 1.D Arts and Culture Program Update Presentation an J discussion of the city's Arts and Culture Program -- Amanda Still, Arts & Culture Program Manger Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Program Manager gave the presentation about the growth of the program ever the past year, public art, the Georgetown Art Center transition, partnerships, Month of the Arts events, and future growth and innovation. In January 2024, the Arts a -id Culture Program began managing the operations of the Georgetown Art Center facilil:y. A new agreement with Georgetown Artworks was given to underwrite the 2024 Exhibit: Season. The 2025 Exhibit Season includes many workshops and a record 52 artist proposals were submitted for that. The Georgetown Art Center hires 2 part-time members, the gift shop has been expanded with sales up 2:15% from 2022. Expanded social media channels has increased visibility and community engagement. Partnerships with the city Arts programs include: Williamson County Art Guild/local artists • Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center • GISD Future Ready Complex • Flatbed Center for Contemporary Printmaking • Convention and Visitors Bureau for expanded promotion • Expanded media outlets for larger market presence • and Main Street Program. Month of the Art, is being celebrated with the South Main Arts Festival on October 19th. Future growth is anticipated with Updated economic impact study & strategic plan Diversified incorre streams • Grants, HOT, contributed, sponsorships, earned income Membership Program for the GAC • Cost structure examples - Flatbed Press, PG, Williamson Museum • Open studio & maker space w/ artist in residency program Alignment with Cowntown Master Plan • Expansion of South Main Arts Festival Activating Grace Heritage with arts programming. Membership in the Arts & Culture programs is being considered for future funding of specific programs. Still asked the Cc uncil's feedback on the membership program. Stewart asked for the benefits of that e nd Still provided the listed benefits and levels. He likes the idea and looks forward to it. Triggs asked if this would make the program self-sustaining. Still responded that she hopes the additional funding would provide more assets for the program. Garland believes the memberships will be a good idea. Pitts asked about the funding. The goal is to have it be it's own special funding source. Hood likes to see the diversity and participation in the current program and likes the membership idea, and likes the business membership aspect as well. Parr asked if exhibiting artists come back to the festivals and activities. Still says yes, they do come back and continue to submit. We also have an increasing number of state and national artists exhibiting. Parr questioned the activities of Georgetown Art Works and their participation in the city Art Center. There is some involvement, but limited. Parr also asked that Grace Heritage be considered for future use and programs. Pitts wants membership consolidation or partnerships with downtown businesses considered. 2. Executive Session In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Vernon's Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session. 2.A Executive Session 07.23.2024 Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items. - Litigation Upd(-)te - Long-term water supply projects - South Lake Waiter Treatment Plant Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property - Deliberation regarding new Right of Way acquisition from properties along West University Avenue, from IH 35 Southbound frontage Road to Wolf Ranch Parkway, Georgetown TX 78628, as part of the SH29 West Expansion Project. - Deliberation regarding fee simple acquisition for 2 Wastewater Lift -Station Sites and related wastewater easements, from portions of a 740.669-acre Tract and an 810.3-acre Tract along Crocket Gardens Road and D B Wood Road., owned byJim Avant, Jamie Avant and Wood Avant Investments, for the South Lake Water Treatment Plant to the S. Fork Wastewater Interceptor Project. - Deliberations regarding the acquisition of a City of Georgetown water line easement and an electric ee sement on behalf of PEC for the benefit of the City of Georgetown, across a portion of a 265.80-acre Tract, more or less, out of the James Northcross Survey, Abstract No. 478 and owned by Fred & Alice Kaufman, located at the southwest corner of CR 255 and CR 2`14 in Georgetown, TX 78633 for the "Daniels Mountain Pump Station Upgrade and Wa,:er Line Project". - Deliberation re€;arding the acquisition of land near D.B. Wood Road and Wolf Ranch Parkway Mayor adjourned the workshop portion of the meeting to Executive Session at 4:00 pm. 3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm. 3.A Call to Order 07.23.2024 Pledge of Allegia -ice Comments from the Mayor Announcements Action Out of Executive Session Mayor called the meeting to Order at 6:00 pm. Councilman Shawn Hood led the pledges in celebration of his birthday. Mayor recognized Education Connection for their service in the community to provide reading mentors in GISD schools. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve the City of Georgetown to acquire a total of 2.21 acres, in fee simple, for two wastewater lift station sites, along with the corresponding wastewater line easement rights across portions of a 740.669- acre Tract of Kind and an 810.3-acre Tract of land located along Crocket Gardens Road and D B Wood Road., Georgetown TX 78628, and owned by Jim Avant, Jamie Avant and Wood Avant Investments. further MOVE'to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the final terms and consideration of the fee simple acquisitions, and corresponding wastewater easement rights, and to execute all necessary acquisition documents, in accordance with the terms discussed in executive session for the "South Lake Water Treatment Plant to the S. Fork Wastewater Interceptor Project.. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Arnanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Ron Garland, Ben Stewa rt Voting Against: None Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve the City of Georgetown to acquire the necessary Right -of -Way, in fee simple, from properties along West University Avenue, from IH35 Southbound Frontage Road to Wolf Ranch Parkway, Georgetown TX 78628, as part of the "SH29 West Expansion Project". I further move to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the final terms and consideration of the new Right -Of -Way acquisition, and to execute all necessary documents related to the aforementioned Project, in accordance with the terms discussed in executive session. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Ron Garland, Ben Stewa rt Voting Against: None Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve the City of Georgetown to acquire a water line easement, and an electric line easement on behalf of PEC for the benefit of the City of Georgetown, across a portion of a 265.80-acre Tract of land, more or less, owned by Fred & Alice Kaufman and located at the southwest corner of CR 255 and CR 254 in Georgetown, TX 78633 for the for the "Daniels Mountain Pump Station Electric Upgrade and Water Line Relocation Project. I also move to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the final terms of acquisition and consideration, and to execute all necessary documents to acquire the aforementioned easement rights in accordance with the terms discussed in executive session. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Ron Garland, Ben Stewa rt Voting Again:>t: None 4. Public Wishing to Address Council On a subject that is Posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found on the table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the letter of the tem on which you wish to speak and present it to the City Secretary on the dais, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Council considers that item. ,Dnly persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the meeting being called to order may speak. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. If you wish to speak for six minutes, it is permissible to use another requestor's granted time to speak. No more than six minutes for a speaker may be granted. The requestor granting time to another speaker must also submit a form and be present at the meeting. On a subject not posted on the agenda: An individual may address the Council at a regular City Council meeting by contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting, with the individual's name and a brief description of the subject to be addressed. Only those persons who have submitted a timely request will be allowed to speak. Speakers will be given up to three minutes to address the City Council. The City Secretary can be reached at (512) 931-7715 or cs@georgetown.org. 4.A Public Wishing, to Address 07.23.2024 At the time of pasting no one had signed up to speak. 5. Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items which may be acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order to be discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda. Moved by Kev' n Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve all items on the Consent Agenda.. Motion Approved: 6 - 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Ron Garland, Ben Stewa rt Voting Against: None 5.A Council Minutes from July 9, 2024 Consideration and possible action to approve minutes for the City Council meetings held on July 9, 2024 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary 5.13 Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Amicorp, LLC, 3400 CR 100, Hutto, 4.519 acres Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of approximately 4.519 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), generally located at 3400 CR 100, Hutto, TXand owned by Amicorp, LLC -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary; and Skye Masson, City Attorney 5.0 Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Bui and Nguyen, 630 CR 141, 5 acres Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of approximately 5 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) generally located at 630 County Road 141 and owned by Louis Bui & Trang Thi Diem Vguyen -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary; and Skye Masson, City Attorney 5.D Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - DNT Construction, LLC, 301 FM 972, 10.020 acres Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of approximately 10.02 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), generally located at 301 FM 972 and owned by DNT Construction, LLC -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary; and Skye Masson, City Attorney 5.E Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - NPC REO LLC, 1501 Beaver Ln, Florence, 19.3052 acres Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of approximate y 19.3052 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ i, generally located at 1501 Beaver Ln, Florence, TX and owned by NPC REO, LLC -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary; and Skye Masson, City Attorney 5.F Second Amendment to Task Order PDC-23-001 with Pape Dawson Consideration zind possible action to approve a second amendment to Task Order PDC- 23-001 with Pane Dawson of Austin Texas, for professional services related to the Wolf Ranch Parkway Improvements in the amount of $2,583,330.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems EnginEering Director and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager 5.G Amendment #3 to Task Order CDM-20-007 Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB): Consideration and possible action to approve a third amendment to Task Order CDM-20- 007 with CDM Smith, Inc. for design, bidding, and construction phase services related to the Hoover (renamed Daniels Mountain) Pump Station and Pipeline Project in the amount of $625,698.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director 5.H Contract Award to Matous Construction for the Daniels Mountain Pump Station Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB): Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Matous Construction Ltd, of Temple, Texas for the construction of Daniels Mountain Pump Station in the amount of $11,583,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director 5.1 Purchase (3) PIIJ Explorers from Silsbee Ford Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of three (3) PIU Explorers from Silsbee Ford TIPS contract# 210907 for an amount not to exceed $287,241.12 -- Scott Parker, Fleet Services Manager 5.J Purchase an All:ec 200A Aerial Splicer Van Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of an Altec 200A Aerial Splicer Van from Altec I!idustries under Sourcewell Contract number 110421-ALT for an amount not to exceed $130,334.00 -- Scott Parker, Fleet Services Manager 5.K Renew Contract for Utility Bill Printing Consideration aid possible action to approve the third and final renewal of the utility bill and inserts priming and mailing agreement with DataProse LLC in the not to exceed amount of $400,000.00 -- Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer 51 Contract with Fiberl-ight, LLC for increased internet bandwidth for critical public safety services Consideration and possible action to approve an upgrade to the existing FiberLight, LLC services for increased internet bandwidth in the amount of $27,000.00 per year for a total of $81,000.00 over three years - 24-0257-GC-- Greg Berglund, Assistant IT Director and James Davis, IT ivlanager-Operations 5.M Purchase new computer equipment to replace aging desktops, laptops, and peripherals Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation to purchase replacement computer equipment and installation services in line with the City's computer hardware lifecycle for an amount not to exceed $349,383.75 -- Greg Berglund, Assistant Director, Information Technology 5.N Purchase IT networking equipment (Firewalls) from Solid Border Consideration E;nd possible action to approve the purchase of replacement firewalls from Solid Border for a total of $157,844.50 -- Greg Berglund, Assistant IT Director and James Davis, IT Mana€,er-Operations 5.0 Construction Contract award to Choice Builders for Old Town Southeast and San Jose Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements Consideration and possible action to award a construction contract to Choice Builders LLC of Temple, Texas for all four (4) parts A through D for the construction of Old Town Southeast and Sc-in Jose Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements project in the amount of $1,045,572.00 -- `Nesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director and Chris Pousson, C.I.P. Manager 5.P Construction Contract Award for Southwestern Blvd Improvements Consideration and possible action to award a contract with Joe Bland Construction LP of Austin, TX for all parts for the construction of the Southwestern Blvd Improvements project in the arriount of $6,015,150.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager 5.Q Construction Contract award to E-Z Bel Construction, LLC for Sam Houston & Rockride Signal Consideration and possible action to award a construction contract with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC, of San Antonio for the construction of traffic signal improvements at the Sam Houston Ave and Rockride Ln, intersection in the amount of $177,177.00 -- Wesley Wright P.E. Systems Engineering Director and Darwin Marchell PE, HDR Inc. S.R Resolution - Federal grant funding for the construction of the Austin Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridges Consideration a nd possible approval of a resolution of support for a grant application to the Federal Highway Administration for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program - Lua Saluone, Transportation Manager 5.S Stormwater Strategic Plan Adoption Consideration and possible action to approve the adoption of the Stormwater Strategic Plan --Jack Daly Assistant Public Works Director 53 Second Reading - 2024-8-REZ - 400 County Road 152 Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 1.96 acres of land out of the John Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Townhome (TH) zoning district, for the property located at 400 County Road 152, Georgetown, Texas. (2024-8-REZ) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director- CurrEnt Planning 5.0 Second Reading - Civil Service Strength of Force - Fire Department Second Readin€; of an Ordinance authorizing a change to the Civil Service classifications and number of positions for all City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief 6. Legislative Regular Agenda 6.A Public Hearing and First Reading- Westinghouse Road Reinvestment Zone No. 2024- 01 Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance designating Reinvestment Zone No. 2024-01, located at 1201 Westinghouse Road In Georgetown, Texas -- Cameron Goodman, Economic Development Director Goodman presented the information to establish the zone, providing eligibility of the approximately 10 acre zone for commercial -industrial tax abatement. He then read the caption. Mayor opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the Public Hearing. Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve the First Reading of the Ordinance as read.. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Ron Garland, Ben Stewa rt Voting Against: None 6.13 Public Hearing and First Reading - Halmar Cove Reinvestment Zone No. 2024-02 Public Hearing z nd Frist Reading of an Ordinance designating Reinvestment Zone No. 2024-02, located at 111 Halmar Cove in Georgetown, Texas -- Cameron Goodman, Economic Development Director Goodman presented the information to establish the zone, providing eligibility of the approximately 7.72 acre zone for commercial -industrial tax abatement. He then read the caption. Mayor opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the Public Hearing. Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve the First Reading of the Ordinance as read.. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Ron Garland, Ben Stewa rt Voting Against: None Adjournment With no other items to address, the yor adjourned the meeting at 6:16 pm. These ' ute were appro at the meeting of P4A_W f.)l C it Attest