HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CC 03.23.2010 WorkshopNotice of Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
MARCH 23, 2010
The Georgetown City Council will meet on MARCH 23, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. at the Council Chambers at 101
E. 7th Street
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Policy Development/Review Workshop -
A Discussion and possible direction to staff regarding the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan -
- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services
B Discussion and possible action regarding the upcoming 2010/11 budget priorities and annual budget
process -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant Director of Finance; Micki. Rundell, Chief Financial Officer,
and Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager
Executive Session
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.
C Sec 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
1. Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the
attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including this week's agenda items
2. To discuss with the City Attorney the pending litigation between the City and First Citizen's Bank
3. Discuss with Kent Sick and the City Attorney pending and potential condemnation litigation as it
pertains to right-of-way acquisition projects
4. Discuss with the City Attorney the pending Mosteller case
5. Discuss with the City Attorney potential litigation and claims as it pertains to employment issues
D Sec 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
1. Discuss the value of land as it pertains to right-of-way acquisition in connection with the Southeast
Arterial One Roadway Project -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Jim
Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
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1, Jessica Hamilton, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the day of , 2009, at , and remained so posted for at least
72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
Jessica Hamilton, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
March 23, 2010
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible direction to staff regarding the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan --
Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services
ITEM SUMMARY:
Workshop to discuss the Parks and Recreation 5 year Capital Improvement Plan.
Staff will present the Parks and Recreation 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan for discussion and possble
direction. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the plan at their March 11, 2010, meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
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Parks and Recreaton powerpoint presentation
Cover Memo
Item # A
Item #'A
C4pital improvement Plan
Master Pldn Recommendat -ions
Item # A
Development
Existing Park IMprovements I
2008 Citizen Bond
City Reporter
Item # A
(in thousands $1
Project
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
13/14
Beyond 5
years
San Gabriel Park Improvements
& Amphitheater/Festival Area
1,500
4,500
4,000
River Trails Expansion
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
Westside Park/ Little League
Complex
2,500
2,500
Parkland & Preserves
4,000
Garey Park
10,000
Lake Georgetown Feasibility
Study (not bond funded)
200
Neighborhood Park Development
(not bond funded)
200
200
1,000
Spray Parks
(not bond funded)
300
300
Total
2,500
5,700
8,000
3,700
16,300
t
lie in to Recreation Center parking I t r
Riverrails
Expansion
0 1690
ml
Questions?
Item # A
City of Georgetown, Texas
March 23, 2010
Discussion and possible action regarding the upcoming 2010/11 budget priorities and annual budget
process -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant Director of Finance; Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer, and Paul
E. Brandenburg, City Manager
Staff has begun the planning process for the upcoming 2010/11 Annual Budget. A major component of the
planning process is determining the City Council's priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
In 2008, the City adopted the 2030 Plan as its master comprehensive plan. The 2030 Plan defines "what" the
community should be in 2030, outlining the character and quality of life that the future citizens of
Georgetown will experience. Yet, the 2030 Plan does not provide "how" the City should get from where it is
today to where it will be in 2030. The Plan itself doesn't determine specific goals or strategies needed for
implementation, therefore, the priorities that the City Council sets through its annual budgeting process
should in some way further the implementation of the Plan. Over the last three years, the City has focused on
12 basic "goal" or priority areas within the Annual Budget. Each one of these areas in some way furthers the
implementation of the Plan. From these 12 key goals, strategies will be developed within the context of the
budget. These Priority Areas are:
A. Continue revitalization and economic development
B. Alleviate traffic congestion
C. Continue implementation of the Downtown Master Plan
D. Improve quality of services while keeping property taxes low
E. Improve emergency response levels
F. Expand and coordinate Parks and Recreation system
G. Continue efforts for community long-range planning
H. Encourage and support Affordable Housing programs
I. Expand recycling opportunities and environmental program initiatives
J. Ensure adequate staffing and competitive compensation for all employees
K. Continue implementation of the City's Facility Plan
L. Increase operational efficiency and financial integrity
During this workshop, City Council can determine if these 12 goals are still relevant for implementing the
2030 Plan, and make additions and deletions as needed based upon feedback from the 2010 Quality of Life
Survey. From this process, the 2010/11 Annual Budget will be prepared. Council may also choose to give
feedback on specific strategies that are desired for the upcoming fiscal year. Staff will present strategies on
several of the areas that were identified in the citizen survey.
The upcoming budget will be difficult due to uncertain financial conditions that may prohibit the addition of
new programs. Yet, this process can serve as to identify priorities that should be focused upon during the
next few years.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Micki Rundell
ATTACHMENTS:
DRAFT Worksheet
Cover Memo
Item # B
Attachment number 1
Page 1 of 3
Council Priority/Strategy Draft Worksheet
3/23/2010
1.0 Quality of Life
CouncilAreas:
initiativesExpand recycling opportunities and environmental program
Citizen Survey Feedback:
• 48% always recycling; 26% occasionally; 26% never
• What would it take to increase recycling habits
0 33% nothing (already recycle)
0 18% large bin on wheels
0 14% earn reward credits on recycling volume
0 13% lower fees
Draft Strategies
1. Prepare a feasibility study on single stream recycling to increase convenience of recycling
and increase citizen participation
a. Work with GUS board to review and formulate the service contract to change the
base services being provided
b. Research the viability of a curbside green waste program
c. Research incentive program to increase individual recycling participation
d. Implement a goal of increasing recycling by 90% by 2012/13
2. Increase recycling services to city events and facilities
3. Review partnership possibilities with other local entities providing similar services
4. Coordinate neighborhood and school competitions for recycling
2.0 Quality Growth / Sustainable Development
Council01riority ,
Continue revitalization and economic development
Citizen Survey Feedback:
Managing growth and development — 59% rated as a "top issue"
13% said "more employment opportunities" would make Gtown a
better place to live
o Aspects of economic growth residents feel City should make
a priority:
■ Job creation 48%
■ Downtown retail 14%
■ Citywide tourism 11 %
■ Regional shopping centers 7%
■ Industrial recruitment 6%
Item # B
Attachment number 1
Page 2 of 3
Draft Strategies
1. Work with Georgetown Economic Development Corporation to fund South Industrial
Park/Snead Drive improvements
2. Work with Georgetown Economic Development Corporation to fund infrastructure
improvements to support site for a future data center
3. Prepare master plan for South Austin Avenue/Leander Road intersection
4. Follow proposed Ozone Standard from EPA, work to ensure secondary sources (background
ozone from outside the region) and fixed sources (industry) are adequately addressed in the
implementation rule making to allow continued economic development opportunities.
5. Develop an incentive matrix that stimulates job growth in emerging high wage sectors
6. Continue to expand the Texas Lifesciences Collaboration Center through marketing efforts
and by working with the Georgetown Chamber, Southwestern University and the
Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
7. Work with the planning, utility and other city departments along with the Georgetown
Economic Development Corporation and Georgetown Transportation Enhancement
Corporation to create shovel ready sites and have plans in place for the fast tracked
construction of 30,000 to 100,000 sq. ft. flex and manufacturing buildings.
3.0 Balanced Transportation / Efficient Mobility
Council Priority Areas:
Citizen Survey Feedback:
Traffic/transportation — 66% rated as a "top issue"
20% said "improve traffic situation" would make Gtown a better
place to live
o Transportation — 1 St priority City should direct resources to:
■ 29% improvements to existing road systems
■ 22% passenger rail service between Georgetown,
Austin and San Antonio
■ 14% Bus/rapid transit between Georgetown and
Austin
■ 13% HOB lanes between Georgetown and Austin
■ 13% Fixed route bus system within Georgetown
Draft Strategies
1. Prepare for traffic signal integration/synchronization (TxDOT signals at 50,000 pop and
existing City signals).
2. Fund $ in priority sidewalk improvements from Sidewalk Master Plan.
3. Fund $ for Rail Station TIRZ analysis. (Financial Planner)
4. Fund $ for intersection improvements to increase mobility and flow of traffic. (in
the example we need is FM 1460 and SE Inner Loop since WC performed the temporary
intersection improvement). In the bond program we studied:
Northwest Boulevard/Lakeway Drive Intersection, CR 151 (Austin Avenue to Inner LoopNE),
Inner Loop NE (FM 971 to CR 151), CR 152 (SH 130 area), Inner Loop SE at Southwestern
Blvd (north of SE1/Southwestern extension). Staff recommends adding Inner Loop (D. B.
Wood Road) at SH 29.
Item # B
Attachment number 1
Page 3 of 3
5. Prepare Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board Study of road bond proposal based on
OTP Update recommendations (when available).
6. Advance Bond projects to shovel ready status.
7. Address funding gap in GTEC Bond capacity and cost of construction for SW Bypass (SH 29
to Leander Road)
8. Work with Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board to coordinate with TxDOT on
discussions related to Leander Road (RR 2243).
9. Coordinate with CARTS on increasing commuter options at new station and a bus transit
system
Item # B
City of Georgetown, Texas
March 23, 2010
See 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
1. Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has
a duty to advise the City Council, including this week's agenda items
2. To discuss with the City Attorney the pending litigation between the City and First Citizen's Bank
3. Discuss with Kent Sick and the City Attorney pending and potential condemnation litigation as it pertains
to right-of-way acquisition projects
4. Discuss with the City Attorney the pending Mosteller case
5. Discuss with the City Attorney potential litigation and claims as it pertains to employment issues
ITEM SUMMARY:
SUBMITTED BY:
Rachel Saucier
Cover Memo
Item # C
City of Georgetown, Texas
March 23, 2010
See 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
1. Discuss the value of land as it pertains to right-of-way acquisition in connection with the Southeast
Arterial One Roadway Project -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Jim Briggs,
Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Rachel Saucier
Cover Memo
Item # D