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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.09.2020 CC-RThe Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 510 West 91" St., Georgetown, Texas 78626. 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. Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. The following Council Members were in attendance: Mayor Dale Ross; Mary Calixtro, Council Member District 1; Mike Triggs, Council Member District 3; Steve Fought, Council Member District 4; Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5; and Rachael Jonrowe, Council Member District 6; and Tommy Gonzalez, Council Member District. 'Council District 2 is vacant. All Council Members present via videoconferencing and a roll call was performed. Regular Session (This Regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.) A. Call to Order Invocation Joe Ibanez with Church of the Nazarene Pledge of Allegiance Pitts led both pledges. Comments from the Mayor Good evening Georgetown. The range of emotions felt by our community and our nation in 2020 thus far cannot be understated fear, uncertainty, anger, hurt — have been felt by all. Yet I encourage us to continue to hopeful - hope for change and hope for healing — and hope that these trials will make America and our community a better place. Hope was on display in in our community this past week. Many in Georgetown joined the chorus of those across the country demanding justice for George Floyd. Our community (41 d Corm• : , , . r peaceably voiced their pain and anger - and their want to see necessary and meaningful changes in the criminal justice system. Like many in our community, I.am outraged at the senseless suffocation of George Floyd in Minneapolis. His life matters. Black people want, and deserve the same thing as every American citizen - fair and equal treatment under the law. We know that injustices are not isolated incidences in this nation - and we know that our county is not immune to injustices. What I see clearly is that there is pain amongst our community members. What I also see clearly is that we must stand, we must engage, and we must act. We must stand against acts of racism and injustice that have no place in our society. We must engage those in every corner of our community. And finally, we must act by dedicating time and resources to uphold the professionalism of our law enforcement. Our Georgetown Police Department strives for professionalism, integrity and' transparency. Our officers serve with passion to serve and protect our entire community. After years of hard work, the Georgetown Police Department was recently accredited through the Texas Police Chief's Association Best Practice Recognition Program. Georgetown was only the 154th agency in Texas to receive this distinction - out of 2,000 agencies statewide. The program requires adherence to over 165 "best practice" standards, which includes use of force. I'm proud of our Georgetown's police department's hard work. But we must do more. The Georgetown .police department's CommUNITY initiative is a framework for community engagement and has been ongoing for years. In the effort to continue this journey of excellence the CommUNITY initiative launched a new phase to establish a Chief's Advisory Task Force. This program engages a diverse group of leaders in conversations and relationships with our law enforcement. Last week, Chief Nero held the first CommUNITY meeting where the dialogue was productive, honest and hopeful. This strong; dialogue will lead to actions that bring our whole community together and creates a path forward. I ask you now to please join me to take a moment of silence for reflection or prayer to heal our country, state and our community. And reflect on the words of Dr. King, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." [Silence]... Thank you. I've witnessed love in the community and for this community and now is a time for unto lead with love. We are on this journey for justice and peace together for the long haul. There is much work to be done, and we are eager to lead in humility, with open hands and hearts. By working together, I have confidence for the future of Georgetown to be that shining city on the hill. City Council Regional Board Reports Mayor Ross noted that he attended CAMPO yesterday for three and a half hours and all projects impacting Williamson County are still on. Announcements None. ; Action from Executive Session Motion by Gonzalez to appoint Skye Masson as City Attorney effective July 4, 2020 and authorizingthe Mayor to execute an employment agreement with Skye Masson on behalf of the City consistent with the terms discussed in Executive Session., second by Pitts. Roll Call Vote Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine that may be acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda. B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meetings held on May 26 2020 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary C. Forwarded from the Arts and Culture Board: Consideration and possible action to approve a grant application to the Texas Commission on the Arts for $5,250.00 for a public mural to be located behind the Georgetown Art Center -- Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator and Eric P. Lashley, Library Director D. Consideration and possible action to approve a purchase with Firetrol Protection Systems for "fire sprinkler relocation at Garey House utilizing BuyBoard contract 0 574-18) in the amount of $35,600.00 -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director E. Consideration and possible action to approve waiving various fees for residents and businesses through the end of June in response to the COVID19 pandemic -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager F. Consideration and possible action to :ratify the approval of an Agreement' with Battelle Memorial Institute for; decontamination services for compatible N95 respirators with the Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System (CCDS) as approved by Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through. an Emergency Use Agreement (EUA) issued on March 29, 2020 -- Eric Johnson, Facilities Director '3 G. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution establishing a Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee of Council and a Legislative Task Force to support the Intergovernmental Affairs Program -- Bridget Hinze Weber, Assistant to the City Manager H. Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order KHA-20-002-TO for professional services using the Master Services Agreement, Contract Number 2017-743-MSA with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $65,000.00 for the Mobility Bond 2021 -- Bridget Hinze Weber, Assistant to the City Manager I. Consideration and possible action authorizing the application of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding through Williamson County, Texas -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director J. Consideration and possible action to approve the First Amendment to the "Raw Water Diversion and Transportation Agreement" between Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District and the City of Georgetown -- Chelsea Solomon, Control Center Manager K. Consideration and possible action to approve a Settlement Agreement Amendment and Retail Water Customer and Water System Transfer Agreement with the City of Leander -- Glenn Dishong, Water Utilities Director L. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution extending the Disaster Declaration signed April 28, 2020 and consenting to its continuation until terminated or November 14,2020 -- Jackson Daly, Community Services Director M. 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, Director, Information Technology N. Consideration and possible action authorizing the application of Round 2 of the Coronaviras Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding through U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for eligible purposes in the Fire and EMS departments related to the COVID-19 pandemic -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director Motion by Fought to approve the entire consent agenda as presented, second by Pitts. Roll Call Vote Calixtro — Yes Triggs — Yes Fought — Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). Legislative Regular Agenda' 0.Consideration and possible action to elect a new Mayor Pro Tem - Mayor Dale Ross Mayor Ross presented the item and explained that the vacancy of District 2 that was created when Council Member Nicholson resigned also resulted in a vacancy in the position of Mayor Pro Tern. Motion by Fought to elect Pitts as Mayor Pro Tem, second by Gonzalez. Roll Call Vote Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). P. Swearing in of Mayor Pro Tem -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary Densmore swore in Mr. Pitts. Pitts thanked his family for joining him. No vote needed on this item. Q. First Reading of an Ordinance amending the FY2020 Annual Budget for mid -year obligations that were not known at the time the budget was adopted; appropriating the various amounts thereof; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith -- Paul Diaz, Budget Manager Diaz presented the item and noted that it was the action based on the earlier Workshop item. Diaz read the caption. Motion by Fought, second by Pitts. Roll Call Vote Caltro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts Yes jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). R. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone an approximately 0.34-acre tract of land out of the C. Stubblefield. Survey, Abstract No. 558 from the Office (OF) district to the Residential Single -Family (RS) district, for the property generally located at 609 W 15th St -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, ; Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Mixed Density Neighborhood description and explanation, Land Use Ratios for Mixed Density Neighborhoods, Zoning Map, and Residential Single -Family description and explanation. She added that the application complies will all aspects of the Unified Development Code (UDC) approval criteria and was approved at the May 19, 2002 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting unanimously. Nelson read the caption, Mayor Ross opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m. as there were no speakers. Motion by Fought,, second by Pitts. Mayor Ross asked what kind of homes can be built in project. Nelson responded detached single family and single family attached. Mayor Ross asked if that meant condos. Nelson responded that there are plans for one single family home. Roll Call Vote Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts -;Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). S. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 22.27 acre tract out of the Barney C. Low Survey, Abstract No. 385, and a 1.99- acre portion of Westinghouse Road, a right-of-way of varying width generally described to the City of Georgetown, Texas, with the initial zoning designation of Local Commercial district (C-1, 4.18-acres), the High Density Multi -Family district (MF-2, 12.82 acres), and the Low Density Multi -Family district (MF-1, 5.27-acres) upon annexation, for the property generally located at 1100 & 1200 Westinghouse Road, to be known as 1100 & 1200 Westinghouse -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Zoning Map, multi -family developments along Westinghouse Road, Regional =Center explanation, and the Transitions Corridor which provides a transition between commercial and less dense residential development along a major roadway; has a network of internal streets that link to commercial uses and supporting uses; and development standards that should ensure context sensitive development. She then reviewed the Land Use Ratios for Regional Centers, explanation of Local Commercial and permitted uses by right, with limitations, and with a Special Use Permit (SUP), explanation of High -Density Multi -Family zoning and permitted uses by right, with limitations, and with SUP, and a site map with zoning designation breakdowns. Nelson noted that based on the UDC Approval criteria the application complies or partially complies in all areas and the explained the Land Use Ratios for Regional Center with applied conditions and noted that public notifications were sent out to 17 property owners within the 300 foot buffer, notices was in the Williamson County Sun newspaper on May 3, 2020, signs were posted on the property and to date, staff has not received any public comments. She stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) voted unanimously in favor of the request at their May 19, 2020 meeting. Nelson read the caption. Mayor Ross opened and close the Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m. as there were no speakers. Motion by Fought, second by Triggs. Gonzalez stated that he continues to grow in concerns with the number of multi -family developments with not enough amenities for the area. He added that it is hard to support this application because there are already plenty of multi -family development and the City needs to hold back Gonzalez stated that he would rather wait for the retail and commercial A, side to come in and he wishes the ratios of multi -family and commercial were reversed on this application. Pitts noted that the property was not in the City limits. Nelson responded correct. Pitts asked if this project could this be done without an annexation. Nelson responded that she doesn't believe so due to need for wastewater. Pitts stated that he likes the new charts with ratios shown for regional center and asked if those are only for this project. Nelson responded yes and added that all will have this target, but this if for this project only. Pitts noted that there was not much remaining property in the area to help change the ratios of multi -family and commercial. Nelson responded correct. Calixtro, thanked Sofia for the land use ratio chart and the clarity it provides. She added that she agrees with Gonzalez regarding lack of amenities for multifamily and would like to see more commercial on Westinghouse in Georgetown. Roll Call Vote Calixtro — No Triggs — No Fought — No Pitts — No Jonrowe stated that she wanted to ask her question before making her vote. She asked for clarification on the land use ratio for the presented project. Nelson clarified that the presented ratios are what are shown on the slide (28.39% residential and 69.98% non-residential). She then had a clarifying question for the City Attorney and if there should be two votes for the item, one for annexation and one for zoning. Jonrowe asked how much the applicant would need to increase the commercial component in order for the application to meet the desired 75/25 split. Nelson responded that she doesn't have that infonnation at the moment. Jonrowe stated that she liked the adoption on clear guidelines and the proposed plan comes close. She added that she doesn't like the precedent of trying to be clear for developers, abut they get denied even if they come very close. Jonrowe stated that she would vote yes and then asked if the project would come back for a second reading if denied tonight. Charlie McNabb, City Attorney, responded that any motion that includes a zoning is ineffective if the zoning fails. Jonrowe then asked how the applicant would have to wait to return if the vote fails tonight. Nelson responded that it would be one year and the application would have to be significantly different per CoundYs view. Mayor Ross asked what "significantly different" means. Nelson responded that it would be up the Council what that means and it could be if the applicant increases the amount of commercial in the application. Mayor Ross stated that he is confused on the votes for this item as it exceeds the recommendations of the 2030 Committee. Nelson noted that the recommendation of the committee was guidance. Mayor Ross stated that the developer is doing this in good faith and Council is denying the project over a 2% difference. Pitts stated that the multi -family nature is the issue. Mayor Ross asked Nelson to further explain the land use ratios of the project. Nelson responded that from the ratios proposed, the project exceeds recommendations and staff feels that it is partially compliant. Mayor Ross asked Nelson to review what is compliant and what is not about the project. Nelson responded that the area where the application only "partially complied" was due to the proposed land use ratios. Mayor Ross reiterated that the project completely complies and where it partially complies is only by a small percentage. He stated that he felt to say no was arbitrary and capricious. Gonzalez stated that voting no was not arbitrary when looking at the number of multi -family units with no amenities. Mayor Ross stated that he was looking at the cut and dry criteria for the Zoning Map amendment. Gonzalez noted that it is the Council's choice to look at the criteria and determine if a project does or doesn't fit. Mayor Ross noted the objective criteria. Gonzalez responded by asking we now approve things based on a being "a little bit over" Mayor Ross stated that Gonzalez has been on Council long enough that he has voted on application that were a "little bit over" before. Gonzalez stated correct, but in this area he does not agree with the project. General discussion between Mayor Ross and Gonzalez about the ideal ratios for projects and how they would fall in line with the 2030 Plan. Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - No Fails 5-1(Calixtro, Triggs, Fought, Pitts, and Gonzalez against; Jonrowe for; and District 2 vacant) Applicant Brad Walters addressed Council and provided a recap for what was planned for the denied project. Mayor Ross asked if tonight's item was for annexation. Nelson responded that tonight's item was for annexation and initial zoning. Mayor Ross asked what would happen if the applicant returned in 12 months and has complied with all needed criteria` Nelson responded that it would come before Council for a decision. Mayor Ross noted that the project could comply and still get denied. T. - Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 36.035.acre tract out of the Francis A. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 295 and the John Powell Survey, Abstract No. 491 with an initial zoning of Planned Unit Development (PUD)District with a base district of Local Commercial (C-1) and High Density Multi - Family (MF-2); and a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone from the Residential Single Family (RS) district approximately 18105 acres, all out of the Francis A. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 295, John Powell Survey, Abstract No. 491, J.S. Patterson Survey, Abstract No. 502, and the E. Evans Survey, Abstract No. 212, to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District with a base district of Local Commercial (C-1) and High Density Multi -Family (MF-2), for the property generally located at 401 Westinghouse Road, to be known as the Chapel Hill' PUD -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director I Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, and Zoning Map. She reviewed Planned Unit Development (PUD) asa special purposed zoning district that allows flexibility in planning and design; can accommodate unique developments or environmentally sensitive areas to be developed with a common scheme; can accommodate multiple uses; and the proposed PUD is based off a previous Development Agreement. Nelson reviewed the Development Agreement that was approved on February 12, 2019 for an approximately 54-acres including the subject property and established provisions for annexation, permitted uses, development standards, and >utility service and established a general land plan & requires a PUD before development with approximately 18 acres of commercial and approximately 36 acres of multi -family. She then reviewed the Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map and the Employment Center (EC) designation which includes: areas located at strategic locations; well -planned, larger employment and business activities; may accommodate supporting uses such as retail, services and residential; can be transition between intense commercial and residential areas; and has examples including offices, flex -space, technology research and development, environmentally friendly manufacturing, and supporting uses like retail, hotels, and high density residential. Nelson then provided a Regional Center explanation and provided the Land Use Ratios for Regional Center. She noted that the Chapel Hill Development Agreement terms are: base zoning districts of C-1 and MF2; shared driveways to serve entire property; optional pedestrian connection between residential and commercial sites; Westinghouse sidewalk to be constructed all at once; parking ratios to be less than UDC minimums; Westinghouse Overlay for building materials and orientation; landscaping per UDC, but bufferyards not required internal to site. "Rocky Grove" to be preserved; and additional permitted uses added, and some uses restricted to meet the intent of the Employment Center district. Nelson then provided a High -Density Multi -Family (MF-2) explanation, Local Commercial (C-1) explanation, and explained the Planned Unit Development and Development Agreement provisions and the deviation/update in PUD. She stated that based on approval criteria the project complies in all but one area where it partially complies and public notifications were sent to 13 property owners within the 300' buffer with a notice in Sun News on May 17,2020 and signs posted on the property. Nelson added that to date, staff has not received any public comments. She stated that at their June 2, 2020 meeting the Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously in favor of the request for initial zoning (7-0). Nelson read the caption. Mayor Ross opened and closed the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m. as there were no speakers. Jordan Maddox with Half and Associates introduced himself and noted that he would be happy to answer any questions. Motion by Fought, second by Pitts. (or Pitts noted that Council has seen this property before wasn't fond of layout. He added that the Council wanted more commercial which was part of : development agreement negotiations. Nelson responded that the project did come forward in a previous workshop, feedback was given, and then the application was adjusted. Pitts noted that the last item had multi -family and so does this one, but with last item; he was assuming this one was already there. Gonzalez stated that along with Mr. Pitts comments, this was approved and negotiated in 2019 and he will support it, but he is not willing to support future multi -family without more amenities. Roll Call Vote Calixtro — Yes Triggs — Yes Fought — Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe — Yes Gonzalez — Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). U. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Special Use Permit for the Personal Services, Restricted specific use in the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district to allow a tattoo parlor and body piercing studio on the property located at 1202 Williams Dr, bearing the legal description of Lots 10 through 12, Block 3, Country Club Estates -- Sofia Nelson,' CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Zoning Map, and Special Use Permit (SUP) explanation. She then explained SUP expiration and noted that a Special Use Permit shall expire 24 months from the date of Council approval, unless: a Site Development Plan application,if necessary, has been submitted; a Building Permit application has been approved or, if no Building Permit is required, a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued; in the case of projects where more than one building or phase is to be built, the applicant may submit a series of Building Permit applications where the first application must be approved within 24 months from the date conceptual site layout approval is granted, and each subsequent application must be submitted within 24 months from the date of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, or equivalent, by the Building Official for the previous phase of the development; a lapse of a period greater than the periods set forth above causes the related approvals or permits to expire and be of no further force and effect; and the Council's approval of the Special Use Permit specified an expiration dater Nelson noted that the application complies or complies with conditions with the approval criteria and noted that the conditions of the approval are: the existing gravel drive and access off Williams Drive GI shall be removed; the existing asphalt sidewalk shall be replaced with concrete; the Gateway landscape buffer shall be provided along Williams Drive in accordance with Section 8.04.050 of the Unified Development Code and compatible with the cross-section recommendations of the Williams Drive Gateway Plan; and these conditions shall be met within 18 months from the approval date of the Special Use Permit. She added that if these conditions are not met, this Special Use Permit shall become null and void and the use shall cease to exist, or a new Special Use Permit granted. Nelson state that at their June 2,2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with the following conditions based on a 4-3: the existing gravel drive and access off Williams Drive shall be removed; the existing asphalt sidewalk shall be replaced with concrete; the Gateway landscape buffer shall be provided along Williams Drive in accordance with Section 8.04.050 of the Unified Development Code and compatible with the cross-section recommendations of the Williams Drive Gateway Plan; and these conditions shall be met within 18 months from the approval date of the Special Use Permit, but if these conditions are not met, this Special Use Permit shall become null and void and the use shall cease to exist, or a new Special Use Permit granted. Nelson read the caption. Mayor Ross opened and closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. as there were no speakers. Applicant Jennifer Brown spoke on the item and thanked staff for their assistance. She provided background on the business and noted that they give back to community. Brown stat that this location is the only location that they can find to work for their business. She added that she has studied the Williams Drive plan and has proposed signage. Brown stated that she is willing to close the sidewalk and implement landscape and showed photographs of neighboring businesses. She noted the burden that is presented to her relating to putting in a concrete sidewalk. Brown asked that the SUP be granted without the condition of replacing the sidewalk. Jonrowe asked if the City has asked someone to bring a property into compliance based on SUP before. Nelson responded yes, for automotive sales on South Austin Avenue. Jonrowe asked the property was bought and leased out to a by right C-1 tenant, would they be required to update the property and bring it in to full compliance. Nelson responded that is the building was being used as is and there was no expansion of the business or expansion of the building, then no, they would not have to make those adjustments. Jonrowe asked if there was and existing City policy that requires brining properties into compliance if they have a SUP and are expanding. Nelson responded that it is not a City policy and that SUPs are granted at the discretion and review of Council. Jonrowe asked if staff is making the suggestion. Nelson responded yes, staff is making the recommendation based on the SUP and the recommendations of the 2030 Plan. Pitts asked for clarification on the conditions being requested for the sidewalk Nelson responded and explained the current layout which has a concrete sidewalk that hit an asphalt 2 parking lot and the resumes as concrete after the parking lot. She added that the area in discussion is the asphalt. Pitts asked if the applicant was being asked to replace the asphalt with concrete. Nelson responded that is correct and for it be a full sidewalk that meets City Code. Pitts asked about the removal of the driveway that is immediately on Williams Drive. Nelson responded that part of the 2030 Plan looks at minimizing driveways that are accessed directly off of Williams Drive. She added that is would help achieve the goal of a more pedestrian friendly area. Pitts asked if parking would be utilized from the side of the building and if there would no longer be curb cuts. Nelson responded that is correct, along with landscaping. Mayor Ross asked how long the lease is. Brown responded that it's a four-year lease with opportunity to extend. Mayor Ross noted that the applicant was committed to 48 months at the location and asked what happens if the lease is broken. Brown responded that she did' not have the agreement in front of her. Mayor Ross stated that 18 months seems like long time to bring the property up to code. -Brown responded that the landscaping will happen quickly, but the sidewalk would take much longer. She added that she has contacted a neighboring property to work on having a cohesive look with the landscaping. Mayor Ross asked how staff came up with 18 months. Nelson responded that it was a starting place when working with the applicant. Mayor Ross asked what would happen if the applicant did not complete the sidewalk project within 18 months. Nelson responded that the use would cease, and the SUP would no long be valid. Mayor Ross noted that this area is a gateway to the City of Georgetown. Nelson responded correct. Mayor Ross and this is with the wishes of Council. Nelson responded yes that it meets stated goals. Gonzalez asked if the curb cut on driveway will closed and the sidewalk be reconnected. Nelson responded that the recommendation is closing drive, extending sidewalk, and the remainder becoming landscape. Gonzalez noted that if that curb cut is closed then it becomes a matter of aesthetics. Nelson responded correct, it's a matter of aesthetics and increased` safety for pedestrians. Gonzalez asked if the existing asphalt was already a firm surface and considered. Nelson responded that the asphalt as a firm surface was not considered. Brown stated that she was trying to make the point of the existing asphalt being a firm surface to stand in place of new concrete. Mayor Ross asked how many parking spaces the applicant will have. Brown responded 12 13 along Cedar Street. Mayor Ross asked if this applicant is not in the building, could next tenant do a curb cut. Nelson responded that another applicant would not be able to the curb cuts with the SUP in place. Mayor Ross asked if another applicant wanted to reinstate the parking lot directly off of Williams it would need to come back to Council. Nelson responded if SUP expires and someone wants to redevelop then it would not come to Council unless doing a rezone or a SUP. Mayor Ross asked if this project works with the direction Council has given. Nelson responded that is the sidewalk is expanded and landscaping is in place it will meet UDC requirements. Mayor Ross stated that 18 months seems like a long time. Motion by Fought to approve, second by Triggs. Jonrowe asked if Fought's motion includes the P&Z recommendation. Fought responded yes. Mayor Ross :asked what the vote was at P&Z. Nelson responded 4-3 to approve with conditions. Gonzalez asked if he could make an amendment to include all P&Z recommendations except for connecting the sidewalk with new installed concrete. Second by Jonrowe. Mayor Ross asked why. Gonzalez stated that it won't make much of a difference in the aesthetics and it is a burdensome expense. He added that closing the curb cut and:a beautification of the area meets the intentions of Council for that area. Mayor Ross asked for clarification. Gonzalez responded stating that the applicant would taking out the asphalt, provide landscaping, and not have to install a sidewalk in concrete. Mayor Ross asked if Gonzalez was satisfied with leaving asphalt to connect the existing concrete sidewalk. Gonzalez responded yes. Pitts asked for clarification, to landscape properly the applicant would have to demolish the asphalt, except for where the sidewalk would be located. Gonzalez responded correct, just utilized the existing; asphalt for the sidewalk and landscape the rest. Jonrowe asked if the sidewalk installation is what would be most problematic for the applicant. Brown responded just the sidewalk. Jonrowe asked if that was due to expense. Brown responded yes, one bid came back and it was $6,500. Jonrowe asked if the sidewalk was taken out will it be feasible to finish within 18 months. Brown responded yes and she wants the landscaping to look nice and represent her business well. Jonrowe asked if the applicant would be able to preserve a section of the asphalt to remain and connect the existing sidewalks. Brown responded yes. Jonrowe stated that she has an issue with the designation of a less desirable business as it is an outdated standard. Roll Call Vote on the amendment: Calixtro - Yes Triggs Yes Fought- Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). . Roll Call Vote on the original motion: Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought Yes Pitts - Yes H Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). V. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone an approximately 28.139-acre tract of land out of the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13, from the Agricultural (AG) "district to the Industrial (IN) district, for the property generally located at 3033 Airport Road-- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading. Nelson read the caption. Motion by Fought, second by Triggs. Roll Call Vote Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). 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 dais, prior to the startof 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. 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. The City Secretary can be reached at (512) 931-7715 or cs@georgetown.org. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. W. At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak. Executive Session In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, An -notated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session. X. 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 Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property - Sale of Property-851 FM 970, Florence, TX 76527 -- Travis Baird Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Purchase Power Update - Electric CIP Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters - City Attorney Recruitment Adjournment Motion by Fought, second by Gonzalez. Roll Call Vote Calixtro — Yes Triggs — Yes Fought — Yes Pitts — Yes Jonrowe — Yes Gonzalez — Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Approved by the Georgetown City Council on Date Dale Ross, Mayor Attest: City Secretary &Hi l 7