HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 01.14.2025 CC-W&RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Council and Court Building, 510
W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Jake French, Ron Garland, Ben
Stewart, Mike Triggs, and Josh Schroeder. Council member Kevin Pitts was absent.
1. Policy Development and Discussion -Workshop
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.
1.A City Annual Debt Overview Presentation
Presentation and discussion regarding the City's Debt Program -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance
Director
Parras presented and reviewed the following: annual debt overview; debt planning; debt policy; types
of debt including General Obligation Bonds, Certificates of Obligation (taxed backed), Certificates of
Obligation (self supporting), revenue bonds, and refunding bonds; current bond ratings; debt
coverage ratio; current tax rate; current total debt by issue type; current tax obligation not including
-self-funded-obligations; 5-year-tax supported -debt -not -including -self -funded -obligations; self funded
obligations; enterprise obligations; 5-year enterprise debt, including self -supported debt; debt per
customer; historical assets of net debt; voter approved bond authorization remaining; 5-year backed
CIP (capital improvement projects); FY2025 proposed debt tax supported certificates of obligation;
supporting the debt with no property tax impact in the five-year model based on assumptions
modeled, and strong and consistent growth in assessed values in our community; FY2025 proposed
debt including self supported Certificates of Obligation; FY2025 proposed debt for Electric,
Wastewater, and Water revenue bonds; takeaways; and next steps.
General discussion among Council and staff, including Jennifer Ritter with Specialized Public finance
regarding expected changes in interest rates.
1.13 FY2025 Capital Roll Forward Budget Amendment
Presentation and discussion regarding the FY2025 Capital Roll Forward Budget Amendment -- Mayra
Cantu, Budget Manager
Cantu presented and reviewed the following: CIP (Capital Improvement Projects) roll forward
background; Tier 1 amendments including project budgets and interest; Tier 2 amendments including
operational roll forward amounts, general fund, general capital projects, special revenue funds, fleet
fund, joint services fund, information technology fund, Electric Fund, Water Fund, Solid Waste, and
Stormwater; and questions and next steps.
Council had no comments or questions on the presentation.
1.0 Annual Council Goals Update & Strategic Plan
Presentation and discussion of updates to the City Council Strategic Plan based on Council Retreat
discussions -- Jessica Clarke, Assistant to the City Manager
Clarke presented and reviewed the following: Council goal setting process; Council retreat review;
Strategic Plan update; Council's vision of "A welcoming and safe community honoring our past and
planning for a vibrant future"; Council strategic areas; prioritized Council goals; selection of 2025
priority goals; completed 2024 goals; 2024 goals in progress; 2024 ongoing goals; 2025 priorities for
downtown related to Williamson County transitioning out of the Downtown area, growth priorities
related to service levels inside and outside the City limits and water conservation and education,
Economic Development priorities related to recruiting entertainment businesses, and risk
management priority related to the protection of residents from cyber-attacks and scams; and
needed Council feedback.
Council had no comments or questions on the item.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 2:42 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 01.14.2025
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 contracts
- Georgetown Salamander
Section 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property
- Property located at the intersection of Forest Street and West 8th Street
Section 551.087 Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Pike Peak
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 agenda: An individual may address the Council at a regular City Council
meeting by contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday
meeting, with the individual's name and a brief description of the subject to be addressed. Only those
persons who have submitted a timely request will be allowed to speak. Speakers will be given up to three
minutes to address the City Council. The City Secretary can be reached at (512) 931-7715 or
cs@georgetown.org.
&A Public Wishing to Address 01.14.2025
Bryan Hanson signed up to address the Council regarding the Georgetown Water Utility.
Mr. Hanson was not able to attend the meeting and did not address the Council.
4. Regular Session -This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
4.A Call to Order 01.14.2025
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions
- TFEA Award Recognitions for CAPE and the Downtown and Tourism Teams
Action Out of Executive Session
5. Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items which may be acted upon with
one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order to be discussed and acted upon
individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented with the exception of Item 5.E.
Motion Approved: 6 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
5.A 12.10.2024 and 12.30.2024 Council Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Council meeting
held on December 10, 2024 and the Special Council meeting held on December 30, 2024 -- Robyn
Densmore, City Secretary
5.13 Sinwell Appointment to Library Advisory Board
Consideration and possible action to appoint Thomas Sinwell to the Library Advisory Board to fill a
vacancy -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
5.0 Kasper Appointment to GEDCO and GTEC
Consideration and possible action to appoint Kristofer Kasper to the Georgetown Economic
Development Corporation (GEDCO) and GTEC (Georgetown Transportation Enhancement
Corporation) to fill a vacancy -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
5.D Brent Appointment to GEDCO and GTEC
Consideration and possible action to appoint Fred Brent to the Georgetown Economic Development
Corporation (GEDCO) and GTEC (Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation) to fill a
vacancy-- Mayor Josh Schroeder
5.E Resolution for Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Grant Awards
Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution to grant awards to local non -profits as
recommended by the Strategic Partnerships for Community Services (SPCS) Advisory Board for the
allocation of grant funds for Fiscal Year 2025 -- Paul Secord, SPCS Advisory Board Chair, and Jessica
Clarke, Assistant to the City Manager
Councilmember Parr asked that this item be taken up for discussion prior to be voted on.
She noted that Council did decide to approve grants this year, but is reevaluating the criteria.
Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 4- 2
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Jake French, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: Mike Triggs and Ben Stewart
5.F Resolution for First Amendment to Consent Agreement for Shell Road Municipal Utility District
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Georgetown, Texas approving the "First Amendment to Consent Agreement," by and between the
City, Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD.; and the Shell Road Municipal Utility
District to increase the Bond Limit Amount from $39,500,000.00 to $54,940,000.00 to finance
changes to the project -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager
5.G Purchase (4) four pieces of equipment from RDO Equipment Co.
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of (1) one backhoe, (2) two skid steers,
and (1) Mulching Attachment under Sourcewell Contract number 011723-JDC for an amount not to
exceed $366,018.00 -- Scott Parker, Fleet Services Manager
5.H Playground Equipment from Whirlix Design Inc for Park Renovations
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of playground equipment with installation
from Whirlix Design Inc. using Buy Board contract #679-22 in the amount of $442,742.00 for Woodlake
Park, Summercrest Park and River Ridge Park -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
5.1 Annual Inspection, Maintenance, and Monitoring Contract with Firetrol Protection Systems
Consideration and possible action to execute an Annual Inspection, Maintenance, and Monitoring
Contract with Firetrol Protection Systems of Austin Texas for fire sprinkler/alarm inspections,
deficiency repairs, and monitoring in the amount not to exceed $115,000.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public
Works Director, and Trish Long, Facility Services Manager
5.J Purchasing Agreement with W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Consideration and possible action to approve expenditures in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00
to provide maintenance, repair and operations supplies, parts, equipment, materials and related
services from W.W. Grainger, Inc. procured through the Region 4 Education Service Center Contract
#24-08 -- Donna Cantwell, Purchasing Manager
5.K Blanket Agreement with Perry Office Products, Inc.
Consideration and possible action to approve an award of a Blanket Agreement with Perry Office
Products, Inc. under the Buy Board contract 755-24 to provide office supplies and services for an
annual not to exceed (NTE) amount of $100,000.00 and to delegate authority to the City Manager to
execute two additional one-year renewals under the same terms and conditions, with a total not to
exceed amount no greater than $300,000.00 -- Donna Cantwell, Purchasing Manager
51 Annual maintenance for uCentra Meter Data Management System
Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation not to exceed $70,000.00 to
Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. for yearly software maintenance on the City's
uCentra Meter Data Management System -- Greg Berglund, Assistant IT Director, and Chris Bryce, IT
Director
5.M Change Order to Swinerton Contract for Parking Guidance System in Downtown Austin Ave
Parking Garage
Consideration and possible action to approve the change order to the Swinerton Construction
Contract for the Austin Ave Parking Garage for the purchase and installation of Parking Guidance
System and required electrical infrastructure in the amount of $271,652.47 -- Eric Johnson, Public
Works Director and, Jennifer Bettiol, CIP Manager
5.N 2024-10-ABD Benefitting Georgetown Healthcare Community Services Inc.
Consideration and possible action to approve the abandonment of a Water Line Easement situated in
the Antonio Manchaca Survey no. 421 for the benefit of Georgetown Healthcare Community Services
Inc., a Texas nonprofit corporation and to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to
effectuate the abandonment -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Program Manager
5.0 2024-12-ABD Benefitting Conrad D Masters and Wife Men Thi Masters
Consideration and possible action to approve the abandonment of a Water Line Easement situated in
the Noah Smithwick Survey Abstract no. 590 for the benefit of Conrad D Masters and Wife Men Thi
Masters, and to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the
abandonment-- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Program Manager
5.13 Second Reading -Amending the FY2024 Annual Budget for Year -End Obligations
Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the FY2024 Annual Budget for Year -End obligations that
were not known at the time the budget was adopted -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A Presentation - San Jose and TRG Neighborhood Overlay Districts
Presentation and discussion regarding standards for San Jose and TRG Neighborhood Conservation
Overlay Districts -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Nelson presented and noted that this item was intended to give the neighborhood the opportunity to
speak for or against the proposed building height restrictions that were recommended as part of the
San Jose and TRG neighborhood plans; and to receive direction from City Council on the draft
Neighborhood Overlay District ordinance and specific direction on the maximum building height for
the San Jose and TRG neighborhood overlay zoning districts.
The following people were available to help with answering questions: Sofia Nelson, Planning
Director; Glen Holcomb, Chief Building Official; Christina Calixtro, San Jose Neighborhood Lead
Representative; and Carlos Bustillos, TRG Neighborhood Lead Representative.
Mayor opened the public comment section at 6:14 p.m. Terry Pagan addressed the Council regarding
the unique qualities of the San Jose neighborhood and asked that Council keep the height limits in
place. Lance Saunders addressed the Council regarding the development limitations that the
proposed height restriction imposes. Mary Calixtro addressed the Council regarding the generational
homes in San Jose and the uniqueness and culture in the neighborhoods. Molly Rose conceded time
to Jen Bradac. Bradac addressed the Council regarding her support for the communities and keeping
the current height limits, and continuing impacts of changing the height limits. Glenda Harbert
conceded time to Christina Calixtro. Christina Calixtro addressed the Council regarding her is
disappointment in the proposed increase in height restrictions. Vin Thomas addressed the Council
regarding the work that was done by the steering committee to collect input form the residents in the
neighborhood and how the height limit represents the community. Elaine Sebald addressed the
Council regarding the need to honor previous commitment made to the neighbors. Paulette Taylor
addressed the Council regarding why this change is needed at this time. Guillermo Basqualolo
decided not to speak. Richard Vasquez addressed the Council regarding his support for the
neighborhoods and his time on the Steering Committee and the efforts they had previously done and
concerns for pricing out members of the community. Carlos Bustillos addressed the Council
regarding his frustration wit what feels like Council going back on their word and that Council consider
Leaving the height requirements.
General discussion among Council and staff, including Glen Holcomb, Chief Building Official,
regarding: procedure for implementing changes and UDC changes; implementing existing Master
Plans and making them actionable; height requirements for each neighborhood; how many stories are
allowed based on proposed heights; zoning variance process and role of ZBA; financial gain is not a
consideration for variance criteria; use based by height for the neighborhoods; how roof pitch effects
overall building heights; general consensus of Council to keep the proposed building heights and not
increase them; and how property values can be impacted by decisions.
This items was a presentation only and no formal action was taken.
6.B First Reading - 2024-5-ANX - 6602 Jim Hogg Drive
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to zone,
upon annexation, Lot 8, Block 2, of the Lakewood Estates Section 2 Subdivision as the General
Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the property generally located at 6602 Jim Hogg Drive (2024-5-
ANX) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director - Current Planning
Baird presented the item and reviewed the following: Aerial Map; photos of the area; Zoning Map;
Future Land Use/Overall transportation Plan Map; General Commercial (C-3) zoning designation
explanation; C-3 uses allowed by right, with limitations, and with a SUP; how the application complies
and does not comply with all aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030; public
notifications were sent and to date staff has received no comments; and at their -December 3; 2024
meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 7-0 vote.
Baird read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding location of entrances for the property, and
connectivity to the adjacent site.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Guillermo Basquelolo and Miguel Ferguson
that signed up to speak opted to not address the Council. Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing
at 7:16 p.m.
There was no additional discussion on the item.
Moved by Mike Triggs; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.0 Public Hearing and First Reading -Reinvestment Zone No. 2025-01
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance designating Reinvestment Zone No. 2025-01 --
Cameron Goodman, Economic Development Director Goodman presented and reviewed the location
of the proposed zone.
Goodman read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Jake French to Approve 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 - FY2025 Capital Roll Forward Budget Amendment
First Reading of an Ordinance amending the FY2025 Annual Budget due to the timing of capital
projects and other expenditures approved in the prior year -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager
Cantu presented and noted that action on this item is based on a workshop presentation held earlier.
Cantu read the Ordinance caption.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Mike Triggs to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
Adjournment
Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
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