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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 08.27.2024 CC-W&RMinutes of the City Council City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, August 27, 2024 The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 3:00 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: Shawn Hood, Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, Ben Stewart, Mike Triggs, and Josh Schroeder. 1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 3.07 p.m. 1.A Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Grant Award Recommendations Overview, discussion, and feedback regarding Strategic Partnerships grant recommendations and Council funding priorities -- Paul Secord, SPCS Advisory Board Chair, and Jessica Clarke, Assistant to the City Manager Clarke presented and reviewed Strategic Partnership in Community Service (SPCS) program purpose; SPCS program guidelines for funding; reporting on grants awarded; FY2024 grant applications; broad range of services funded; future of strategic partnerships; and needed Council feedback. There was general discussion among Council and staff. Pitts noted that he has been a proponent of eliminating this practice for some years now and he would prefer not to award any grants at this time and review the Council priorities at their annual December meeting. He added that he would prefer larger amounts to fewer groups. Triggs noted that he agrees some with Pitts on this issue, and that some new applicants don't fully meet the purpose of program. He added that some previous applicants have shown dedication to serving Georgetown residents. Stewart and Garland asked about the funding of the Wilco Children's Advocacy Center. Clarke confirmed that the amount for this program would be in addition to the standing funding out of the PD budget. Stewart stated that he agrees with Pitts. Parr agreed with reviewing at December goal setting session for Council but asked that staff give grant applicants time to adjust to new funding process, and consider how the process would look if things changed. Clarke noted that staff would communicate with applicants that funding is on hold and process is being reevaluated and funds could still be issued during FY2024/25 fiscal year. Garland stated that he doesn't feel that changing the process now is not fair to committee that has done work for recommendations. There was reference to previous discussions on possible changes made to the process and how the designated funds could still be issued during FY2024/25 after Council has a chance to review the process and propose changes. French noted that he would like for the Council to consider what strategic means for applicants and how some smaller entities could benefit from funds. General discussion regarding a review process in December and consider existing list of applicants; the need to provide clear directions for applicant for the next cycle of applications; and what, if any, organizations could need funding but are currently not on the list. There was discussion on fee waivers for non -profits and making it a large part of future discussions. 1.13 Garey Park Phase II Update Presentation and update regarding Garey Park Phase II -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Garrett presented and reviewed the requirements in Mr. Garey's will; funding and reimbursement process; capital improvements; map of property; Garey House improvements; amphitheater; retreat pavilion; 3 group cabins; skate park/pump track; opinion of probably construction costs; bidding process; schedule; and next steps. General discussion among Council and staff regarding appreciation for staff efforts, how the number of attendees was determines for the amphitheater, March of 2027 is the deadline to meet the requirements of Mr. Garey's will, what would happen if all funds are not spent that were gifted to the City, and general support from Council. IC Tree Preservation - UDC Rewrite Presentation and discussion regarding Tree Preservation development standards to be updated in the Unified Development Code (UDC) -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director Nelson presented and reviewed the needed feedback from Council; purpose of current ordinance; history of tree preservation requirements; authority and applicability of current ordinance; key terms in the current requirements including heritage tree, protected tree, credit tree, on -site replacement trees for non- residential and residential, critical root zone (CRZ); components of tree preservation; current requirements for summary of tree classifications, protected tree preservation requirements, heritage trees, tree mitigation, preservation incentive and priorities, and un-authorized removal; how tree preservation plays into the development process; what tree preservation looks like on paper; how Georgetown compares to other cities regarding trees regulated, mitigation, and incentives; and suggested areas for steering committee focus. General discussion among Council and staff regarding credit for clusters of trees versus individual trees based on CRZ, trees that do and don't work towards tree credits, determination for area of CRZ, considerations for damaged or diseased trees, self reporting of trees, size and spacing of heritage trees, timing of submitted building plans with trees, how long it takes for staff to review trees for developments, tree surveys completed prior to development, how money in the tree fund can be utilized, impacts of imposing the tree ordinance within the ETJ, off site planting for mitigation purposes, spacing of CRZ areas, mitigation costs, replacement calculations based on inches, current requirements for heritage trees, pruning permits, preserving of heritage trees, and forced development versus development for profit. Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 5:11 p.m. 2. Executive Session In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Vernon's Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session. 2.A Executive Session 08.27.2024 Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items. - Litigation Update - Long-term water supply projects - MK Woodside Development - Chapter 2.20 Ethics Ordinance Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property - Property owned by Southwestern and located near the intersection of SW Blvd and Hwy 29 - Deliberation regarding the possible lease of a one -acre property located at 2101 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown TX 78626, and owned by Kenneth and Nancy Jackson, as part of the Fire Station 1 Renovation - Deliberation regarding acquisition of a water line easement across a 3.4394-acre Tract of land, WCAD Parcel ID R654676 and owned by Lookout Ridge Holdings Fund 2, LLC as part of the Blue Ridge Water Line Project - Deliberation regarding a proposed settlement for the acquisition of new Right - Of -Way on two (2) Parcels of land owned by R.O.C.K. Ride On Center For Kids, Inc. as part of the Rockride Lane Expansion Project - Deliberation regarding acquisition of a sidewalk easement from property owned by1204 Railroad LLC., and located at 1204 Railroad Ave. Georgetown TX 78626 as part of the City's Intersection Improvements Project Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Project Guadalupe Peak - Project Wingspan - Project Mountain - Project Sabine - Project Compute - Project Crystal - Project Sakura - Project Chocolate - Project Kettle - Project Vanilla Wafer - Project Thor - Project Treeline - Project Lost Mine - Project Future Cast 3. Public Wishing to Address Council On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found on the table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which you wish to speak and present it to the City Secretary on the dais, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Council considers that item. Only persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the meeting being called to order may speak. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. If you wish to speak for six minutes, it is permissible to use another requestor's granted time to speak. No more than six minutes for a speaker may be granted. The requestor granting time to another speaker must also submit a form and be present at the meeting. On a subject not posted on the acienda: 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. 3.A Public Wishing to Address 08.27.2024 At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak. 4. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm. Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6.07 p.m. 4.A Call to Order 08.27.2024 Pledge of Allegiance Comments from the Mayor - National Preparedness Month Proclamation Announcements Action Out of Executive Session Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve the authorization of the City of Georgetown to enter into a temporary lease with property owners Kenneth and Nancy Jackson, for the leasing of their property located at 2101 South Austin Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626, as part of the Fire Station 1 Renovation Project in accordance with the terms discussed in Executive Session; further to approve the authorization of the City Manager to negotiate the terms and consideration of the lease agreement and execute all necessary documents related to the aforementioned lease in accordance with the terms discussed in Executive Session. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the authorization of the City of Georgetown to enter into a Condemnation Settlement for the acquisition of new right- of -way across portions of two (2) parcels of land owned by R.O.C.K., Ride On Center for Kids, and identified with WCAD Parcel ID R038806 and WCAD Parcel ID R534740, as part of the Rockride Lane Expansion Project in accordance with the terms discussed in Executive Session; and to further approve the authorization of the City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to the aforementioned right -of- way acquisition in accordance with the terms discussed in Executive Session. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve the authorization of the City of Georgetown to acquire the necessary sidewalk easement rights across a 1.048- acre tract of land, more or less, owned by 1204 Railroad LLC in Georgetown, Texas 78626 and identified as WCAD Parcel R512092 as part of the City Intersection Improvements Program in accordance with the terms discussed in Executive Session; and further authorize the City Manager to negotiate the acquisition terms and consideration of the subject sidewalk easement and execute all necessary documents related to the aforementioned easement acquisition in accordance with the terms discussed in Executive Session. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None S. 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 Jake French; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented with the exception of Item S.U. Motion Approved: 7 - 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 5.A City Council Minutes from the 08.13.2024 Meeting Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on August 13, 2024 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary 5.13 Appointment of Members to North Georgetown TIRZ Consideration and possible appointment of members to form the Board of Directors for the North Georgetown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone -- Josh Schroeder, Mayor 5.0 Resolution - ETJ Disannexation-10.226 acres at 10 Lightning Ranch Rd, by Do and Norton Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of approximately 10.226 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), generally located at 10 Lightning Ranch Rd, Georgetown and owned by Toan Duc Do and Piper Lambard Norton -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary; and Skye Masson, City Attorney 5.D Resolution - ETJ Disannexation-11.400 acres at 20 Lightning Ranch Rd by Ho and Chen Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of approximately 11.40 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), generally located at 20 Lightning Ranch Rd, Georgetown and owned by Wan Hin Humphrey and May Chen -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary; and Skye Masson, City Attorney 5.E Resolution To Adopt Updated Water Conservation Rebate Program Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution adopting the City's updated Water Conservation Rebate Program -- Tiffany Diaz, Regulatory and Conservation Manager 5.F Purchase of UltraFLOC 322MV from USALCO Consideration and possible action to approve a one year contract with USALCO of LaPorte, TX for UltraFLOC 322MV in an amount not to exceed $198,600.00 -- Isaac Conde, Water Utility Program Contract Manager, and Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director 5.G Task Order HAI-24-02 for Blue Hole Park Master Plan with Halff Associates 24- 0050- MSA Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order HAI-24 -02 with Halff Associates Inc., in the amount of $416,460.00 for the Blue Hole Park Master Plan -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director 5.H Task Order PSC-24-001 for San Gabriel Park Phase 4 Master Plan with Parkhill 24-0205-MSA Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order PSC-24-001 -LA with Parkhill, Smith and Cooper in the amount of $322,030.00 for San Gabriel Park Phase 4 Master Planning -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director 5.1 Task Order SRW-24-002 with Stateside Right of Way Services, LLC for Real Estate Acquisition Services Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order SRW-24-002 with Stateside Right of Way Services, LLC, of Dallas, Texas, in the amount of $180,000.00 for professional real estate acquisition services related to the acquisition of water line easements as part of the SH 138 Water Line Upgrade/Improvements -- Juan C. Rodriguez, Real Estate Services Manager 5.J Task Order SRW-24-003 with Stateside Right of Way Services, LLC for Real Estate Acquisition Services Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order SRW 24-003 with Stateside Right of Way Services, LLC, of Dallas, Texas, in the amount of $180,000.00 for professional real estate acquisition services related to the acquisition of permanent water line easements and temporary construction easements from the Daniels Mountain to Hoover EST Water Line Improvements Project -- Juan C. Rodriquez, Real Estate Services Manager 5.K Task Order L3A-24 -001 with LJA Engineering, Inc. for Real Estate Acquisition Services Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order LJA-24-001 with LJA Engineering, Inc., of Austin, Texas, in the amount of $207,000.00 for professional real estate acquisition services related to the acquisition of new right-of-way and sidewalk easement areas as part of the proposed Williams Drive Mobility Enhancement Project -- Juan C. Rodriquez, Real Estate Services Manager 5.L Second Amendment to TO AF-22-002 for Austin Ave at San Gabriel Village Blvd Roundabout Consideration and possible action to approve a Second Amendment to Task Order AF-22-002 with Aguirre & Fields, LP, for professional engineering services related to the design of a two -lane roundabout on Austin Avenue at San Gabriel Village Boulevard in the amount of $1,245,208.25 -- Darwin Marchell, PE, HDR, Inc., and Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director 5.M Golden-Cheeked Warbler Mitigation Credits Purchase Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of 123 Golden-Cheeked Warbler mitigation credits from Comanche Canyon Ranch, Inc. in the amount of $1,107,000.00 and to authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase agreement in the form attached hereto as well as to execute all other documents as may be necessary to effectuate the purchase -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director, and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager 5.N Renewal of Tree Pruning and Removal Service Contract with Legacy Arbor Care Consideration and possible action to approve the third renewal of the tree pruning and removal service contract 21- 0060 -GS-R3 with Legacy Arbor Care in an amount not to exceed 157,500.00 for Fiscal Year 2025 -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director 5.0 Airport Avfuel Contract Renewal Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal term for the wholesale purchase of aviation fuel with Avfuel Corporation -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director, and Matthew Sommerfeld, Airport Manager 5.P Construction Contract Award to Austin Underground for Underground Electric along Lakeway Drive Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Austin Underground, Inc. of Jonestown, Texas for the construction of the underground electric along Lakeway Drive for the Pedernales Electric 3-Phase route to the South Lake Water Treatment Plant project in the amount of $2,153,972.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager 5.Q Construction Contract Award to Austin Underground for the Downtown Waterline Project Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB): Consideration and possible action to award a contract with Austin Underground Inc., of Lago Vista, Texas for all parts of the construction of the Downtown Waterline project in the amount of $3,007,460.50 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager 5.R Construction Contract Award to E-Z Bel Construction, LLC, for Wolf Ranch Temp Signals Consideration and possible action to award a contract to E-Z Bel Construction LLC, of San Antonio, Texas for the construction of two temporary signals on Wolf Ranch Parkway in the amount of $509,776.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager 5.S Construction Contract award to E-Z Bel Construction, LLC for Southwest Bypass at Wolf Ranch Parkway Traffic 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 Southwest Bypass at Wolf Ranch Parkway intersection in the amount of $339,300.00 -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director, and Darwin Marchell, PE, HDR, Inc. 53 Master Services Agreement with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper Consideration and possible action to approve a Master Services Agreement with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper for professional landscape architecture services -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director 5.0 ZT Systems Electric Service Agreement Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and sign the Electric Service Agreement between ZT Systems and the City of Georgetown -- Victoria Sirimarco, Electric Key Accounts Manager 5.V Interlocal Agreement with GISD for Pool Use Consideration and possible action to approve the second renewal and amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Georgetown Independent School District for use of Williams Drive Pool, Village Pool and Classroom, and the Recreation Center Indoor Pool -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director SW Jonah SUD Billing Agreement Amendment Consideration and possible action to ratify the Interlocal Cooperation Contract for Billing Services between the City and the Jonah Water Special Utility District for utility billing and to approve an amendment to include billing for the streetlight fee inside the City limits -- Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer 5.X Resolution - GEDCO Budget FY2025 Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO): Resolution to approve the proposed fiscal year 2025 Budget for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager 5.Y GEDCO Admin Contract Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO): Consideration and possible action to approve the Administrative Service Contract between the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) for the 2025 fiscal Year -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager 5.Z Resolution - GTEC Budget FY2025 Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC): Resolution to approve the proposed fiscal year 2025 Budget for the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager S.AA GTEC Admin Contract Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC): Consideration and possible action to approve the Administrative Services Contract between the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) for the 2025 fiscal year -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager 5.AB Interlocal Agreement with CapMetro - Limited Paratransit and Senior Service for FY2025 Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Georgetown for Limited Paratransit and Senior Service for Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount of $258,985.00 -- Lua Saluone, Transportation Manager S.AC Abandonment of an Electric Easement for WAAPF Properties LLC (2024-3- ABD) Consideration and possible action to approve the abandonment of an Electric Easement situated in the Nicolas Porter Survey, Abstract 497 for the benefit of WAAPF Properties, LLC and to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the abandonment -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator S.AD Abandonment of a Guy Wire Easement for WAAPF Properties LLC (2024-3- ABD) Consideration and possible action to approve the abandonment of a Guy Wire Easement situated in the Nicolas Porter Survey, Abstract 497 for the benefit of WAAPF Properties, LLC and to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the abandonment -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator S.AE Abandonment of a Public Utility Easement for WAAPF Properties, LLC (2024-3- ABD) Consideration and possible action to approve the abandonment of a Public Utility Easement situated in the Riverplace Georgetown Subdivision for the benefit of WAAPF Properties, LLC and to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the abandonment -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator S.AF Encroachment Agreement with Atmos Entergy Corporation Related to the Somerset Hills Development Consideration and possible action to approve an Encroachment Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation in order to allow a City of Georgetown utility easement and the related utility facilities installed therein to cross an existing Atmos Energy Corporation pipeline easement and the corresponding gas pipeline contained therein, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the Encroachment Agreement in the form attached hereto -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate Services S.AG Resolution - Compliance with State of Texas Cybersecurity Training Requirement 2024 Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution verifying that the cybersecurity training required by Section 2054.5191 of the Texas Government Code has been completed by City of Georgetown employees and authorizing the Director of Information Technology to submit the required report to the State of Texas Department of Information Resources -- Chris Bryce, IT Director S.AH City of Georgetown 2025 State Legislative Agenda Consideration and possible action to approve the City of Georgetown 2025 State Legislative Agenda -- Leah Clark, Intergovernmental Relations Manager S.AI Renewal of Tree Pruning and Removal Service Contract with Tree Amigos Consideration and possible action to approve the third renewal of the tree pruning and removal service contract 21-0060 -GS- R3 with Tree Amigos in an amount not to exceed 173,643.75 for Fiscal Year 2025 -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director S.AJ Interlocal Agreement with GISD for Development of School Sites Consideration and action to approve an interlocal agreement with the Georgetown Independent School District for the development of district school sites within Georgetown City limits and ETJ -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager S.AK Second Reading - 2024-6-SUP - 705 S Main Street Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the specific use of Bar, Tavern or Pub in the Mixed Use Downtown (MU -DT) zoning district on the property located at 705 S Main, bearing the legal description of North Part of Lot 3, Block 40, City of Georgetown (2024-6-SUP) -- Maddison O' Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager 6. Legislative Regular Agenda 6.A First Reading - 2024-11-REZ - 510 S. Church Street, Georgetown, Texas Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 0.36 acres out of Block 26 (Lots 3- 4), City of Georgetown, from the Residential Single -Family (PS) zoning district to the Office (OF) zoning district, for the property located at 510 S. Church Street, Georgetown, Texas (2024- 11-REZ) -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager This item was pulled and not taken up for discussion by the Council. 6.B First Reading - 2023-12-SUP - Northwest corner of the intersection of Ronald Reagan Blvd and CR 245 Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the specific use of Fuel Sales in the Local Commercial zoning district on the property located at northwest corner of the intersection of Ronald Reagan Blvd and CR 245, bearing the legal description of Lot 1-A, Block B, Highland Village Commercial (2023-12-SUP) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director - Current Planning Baird presented and reviewed the Aerial Map; photos of the property; nearby developments; Zoning Map; Local Commercial (C-1) zoning designation explanation; Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Map; Community Center (CC) zoning designation explanation; fuel sale limitations per UDC Section 5.04.020.T; how the application complies with all aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Sections 3.07.030 and 3.06.030; summary of proposed enhancements to EDC/DA requirements; improvements from previous requests; Comprehensive Plan guidance; inventory of existing or entitled fuel sales; and fuel sales use compatibility. He added that public notifications were sent and to date staff has received 3 written comments in favor, 5 written comments in opposition, and one comment that was neutral; and at their July 16, 2024, meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 6 -0 vote, with the following conditions: the maximum height of both buildings is limited to 1- story/35 feet, the use of a drive-thru is prohibited for the retail building noted on Exhibit A, and all underground fuel tanks must be setback a minimum of 200 feet from the western property line. Baird read the ordinance caption. General discussion among staff and Council regarding an agreement with residents regarding brick fence between properties and how it does not need to be included in the approval motion. Amanda Brown with HD Brown Consulting, representing the applicant, presented and reviewed the Location Map, existing zoning, future land use, concept plan, Kudos brand gas station, how the application is going above and beyond what is required of code, nearest gas station, and neighborhood coordination efforts. Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. as there were no speakers. Council had no questions or comments on this item. Moved by Ron Garland; seconded by Mike Triggs to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.0 First Reading - 2023-7-PUD - Hope Ranch Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 24.744 acres in the William Roberts Survey, Abstract 524, from the Residential Estate (RE) zoning district to a Planned Unit Development with the base zoning districts of 2.91 acres of the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district, 8.07 acres of the Townhomes(TH) zoning district, and 13.76 acres of the High Density Multi -Family (MF-2) zoning district, for the property generally located at 2101 Shell Road (2023-7-PUD) -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director Mayor Schroeder and Mayor Pro Tem Pitts recused prior to the item being taken up for consideration. Councilmember Triggs ran the meeting during this item. Nelson presented and reviewed: the Location Map; pictures of the subject property; Zoning Map; Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Community Center (CC) zoning designation explanation; Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN) zoning designation explanation; Planned Unit Development (PUD); Hope Ranch parcel map; proposed units and acreage; phasing plan; townhouse design concept; rendering of proposed project; retail center design concept; planning around the edges of the development share property line to residentially zoned property; shared property line to large lot single family development; shared property line to ETJ towards the community center node/extension of Shell Spur Road; deviations from UDC standards; Local Commercial C-1 uses; how the application complies and does not comply with all aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Sections 3.06.030 and 3.06.040; and how public notifications were sent and to date staff received no comments in favor and 24 comments in opposition at the time of the meeting. She added that the item will require a super majority vote of the Council since it did not pass at P$Z. Nelson read the Ordinance caption. Applicant Norm Ashby presented to Council and reviewed Concept Plan and variances, Future Land Use Map, phasing plan, landscape plan, impervious cover, townhome lots, PUD drainage plan, overall drainage plan, aerial views, proposed views from residences, view from Shell Road, multifamily street view, building materials, retail street view, townhomes street view, and what measures are above and beyond what is required by code. Councilmember Triggs opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Susan Culp yielded her time to Heath Culp. Heath Culp addressed the Council regarding transportation concerns, transitional uses, deviation highlights, Zoning Map amendment approval requirement, and PUD approval criteria. Heather Fraser addressed the Council regarding the concerns previous mentioned by Culp, traffic concerns, how the project is not needed in that area, incongruities, and citizen commentary in opposition. Councilmember Triggs opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. General discussion among Council and staff after the motion regarding connectivity issues and density of location. Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Jake French to Deny as presented. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.D First Reading - 2023-22-REZ - 605 W.15th Street Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone .08 acres of land out of Outlot Division A, BLOCK 19(PT), from the Office (OF) zoning district to the Residential Single -Family (PS) zoning district, for the property located at 605 W.15th Street, Georgetown, Texas. (2023-22- REZ) -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager O'Kelley presented and reviewed the Aerial Map; Zoning Map; photos of nearby area; Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; TRG Neighborhood Plan; Residential Single -Family (PS) zoning designation explanation; PS uses; how the application complies with the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030; Comprehensive Plan guidance; suitability of the application; and how public notifications were sent and to date staff had received no comments. She added that at their August 6, 2024, meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 7-0 vote. O'Kelley read the Ordinance caption Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. as there were no speakers. Council had no questions or comments on this item. Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.E First Reading - 2023-1-PUD - Intersection of Westinghouse Road and Mays Street Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to amend the New Westinghouse Investors Tract Planned Unit Development District (PUD), to revise the allowable uses and associated development standards, for the properties bearing the legal description of Lot 1, Block A, Lots 2, 3, & 4, Block B and Lot 1, Block C from the Horizontal Westinghouse Tract Subdivision, generally located at the intersection of Westinghouse Road and Mays Street, north of the southern City Limit boundary. (2023-1-PUD) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director- Current Planning Baird presented and reviewed the Aerial Map; photos of the area; nearby developments; inventory of existing or entitled uses; Zoning Map; Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Regional Center (RC) zoning designation explanation; General Commercial (C-3) zoning designation explanation; Planned Unity Development (PUD) zoning designation explanation; PUD conceptual plan; New Westinghouse Investors Tract PUD; use definitions; deviations from the UDC standards for this amendment; how the application does not comply or complies with all aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Sections 3.06.030 and 3.06.040; Comprehensive Plan guidance; existing area; and how public notifications sent and to date staff has received no comments in favor and one comment in opposition. He added that at their July 16, 2024, meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 6-0 vote. Baird read the Ordinance caption. General discussion among Council and staff regarding current mix of uses in the a rea. Brooke Harlander with St. John Properties and Amanda Brown with HD Brown Consulting representing the applicant presented and reviewed general information about St. John properties, unique multi -use business features, multi- use business product uses, future land use map - Regional Center, Current Zoning, proposed zoning, proposed uses, build -out example, proposed redevelopment plan, Economic Development Strategic, and definitions. Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. as there were no speakers After the motion was made Parr thanked the applicant for their thoughtful design. Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None Mayor Schroeder called for a break at 8.02 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 8.08 P.M. 6.F FY2025 Budget Public Hearing Conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY2025 Annual Budget -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager Cantu read the Ordinance caption. Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. Moved by Ron Garland; seconded by Mike Triggs to Approve close public hearing at 8:09 p.m. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.G Public Hearing on the Proposed 2024 Property Tax Rate Conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2024 Property Tax Rate used for the FY2025 Annual Budget -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. Moved by Mike Triggs; seconded by Jake French to Approve closed public hearing at 8:10 p.m. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.H First Reading Annual Operating Budget FY2025 First Reading of an Ordinance adopting the City of Georgetown Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025 -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager Cantu read the Ordinance caption and the City Secretary performed a roll call vote. Robyn Densmore, City Secretary performed a roll call vote for the item. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve an ordinance adopting the fiscal year 2025 annual budget. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.1 Resolution Ratify the Property Tax Rate Increase for FY2025 Budget Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying the property tax increase included in the 2025 Annual Budget and acknowledging that the 2024 tax rate will raise more revenue from property taxes than the previous year -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager Cantu introduced the item and noted the State law requirements for the item and read the Resolution caption. Moved by Mike Triggs; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve ratification of the property tax increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.J First Reading - Levy the Property Tax Rate First Reading of an Ordinance levying a property tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax year 2024 -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager Cantu presented the item and read the Ordinance caption. Densmore performed a roll call vote. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 36.47 cents, which is effectively a 14.03 percent increase in the tax rate. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.K First Reading - Civil Service Strength of Force - Georgetown Police Department & Georgetown Fire Department First Reading 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 -- Cory Tchida, Police Chief Tchida presented and reviewed the change detail and classification of positions and how the Ordinance will show a decrease in the Fire Department by 2 and increase in Police Department by 2 members. Tchida read the Ordinance caption. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.L First Reading Water Rate Increase First reading of an Ordinance amending section 13.04.120 of the rates and charges water schedule -- Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer Wallace presented Items 61 and 6. M together. Wallace read the Ordinance caption. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.M First Reading Sewer Rate Increase First reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.04, Article III related to sewer rates, amending section 13.04.140 of the rates and charges sewer schedule -- Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer Wallace presented Items 61 and 6. M together. Wallace read the Ordinance caption. Moved by Ron Garland; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.N First Reading - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Fee Consideration and possible action to amend Sec. 13.04.084 relating to Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Fee, increasing the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Fee by class to provide residential and commercial energy efficiency and conservation programs to the City of Georgetown Electric customers beginning Fiscal Year 2025 -- Victoria Sirimarco, Electric Key Account Program Manager Sirimarco presented and reviewed the background, residential energy efficiency and conservation programs, commercial energy efficiency and conservation programs, two-year EE&C Program plan, resources, program costs, current fees, weighting factors by class for fee, fee by class, and staff recommendations. Sirimarco read the Ordinance caption. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Mike Triggs to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.0 First Reading - Retail and Street Light Service Fee Ordinance First reading of an Ordinance amending Sec. 13.04.065 related to retail outdoor lighting service, amending Sec. 13.04.070 related to municipal street lighting service fees, and repealing Sec. 13.04.071 related to retail street lighting service -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utilities Jon Blalock, Electric Engineering and Operations Manager, presented and reviewed the background, customer frustration with streetlight outage, reasons for poor streetlight service, Streetlight Service Improvement Project, short-term resolutions (0-6 months), and staff recommendations. Blalock read the Ordinance caption. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.P First Reading - Ordinance amending Section 13.04.180, "Rates & Charges - Solid Waste Disposal - Schedule" First reading of Ordinance amending Section 13.04.180, "Rates & Charges — Solid Waste Disposal - Schedule" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown -- Jack Daly, Assistant Public Works Director; and Teresa Chapman, Environmental Services Manager Daly presented and reviewed the proposed rate increase. Daly read the Ordinance caption. Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.Q First Reading - Large Load Commercial and Industrial Electric Rates First reading of an Ordinance amending Sec. 13.04.045 relating to large commercial and industrial customers, amending Sec. 13.04.230 relating to deposits, and adding Sec. 13.04.046 to establish special requirements for customers with an installed capacity of 4MW or greater -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utilities Bethapudi presented and reviewed the proposed policy changes for risk mitigation. Bethapudi read the Ordinance caption. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.R First Reading - 2024 Annual Service Plan Update and Assessment Roll for Georgetown Village Public Improvement District No.1 (GVPID) Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance approving and adopting the final 2024 Annual Service Plan Update, 2024 Assessment Roll, establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the supplemental services and improvements to property in the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District No. 1 (GVPID), closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain supplemental services and improvements to be provided in the GVPID during FY2S, fixing charges and liens against the property in the GVPID and against the owners thereof, and providing for the collection of the assessments -- Allison Snyder, Partner, P3Works, LLC - City of Georgetown's PID Administrator Snyder presented and reviewed the service plan, assessment, and assessment levy. Snyder read the Ordinance caption. General discussion among staff and Snyder regarding what parks are getting improvements. Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 8:40 p.m. as there were no speakers. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None 6.S First Reading - 2024 Annual Service Plan Update to the Service and Assessment Plan with updated Assessment Roll for Parks at Westhaven PID First Reading of an Ordinance approving the 2024 Annual Service Plan Update to the Service and Assessment Plan including an updated Assessment Roll for Parks at Westhaven Public Improvement District in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code -- Allison Snyder, Partner, P3Works, LLC, City of Georgetown's PID Administrator Snyder presented and reviewed the 2024 Annual Service Plan Update, lot and home sales, service plan, and assessment roll. Snyder read the Ordinance caption. General discussion among Council and Snyder regarding additional interest that can be collected and eligible expenses. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart Voting Against: None Adjournment Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. These minutes were approved at the meeting of Ll Mayor j