HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.10.2025 CC-W&RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Council and Court
Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake
French, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Josh Schroeder, and Ron Garland.
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
1.A Traffic Impact Fee Study Update
Presentation and discussion regarding the required update to the Traffic Impact Fee Study --
Nat Waggoner, AICP,PMP, Transportation Coordinator
Waggoner introduced the item and then turned the presentation over to Ben Plett with Kimley
Horn. Plett presented and reviewed: enabling legislation; what impact fees are; why impact
fees are used; impact fee basics; what items can and cannot be paid with impact fees;
difference between transportation and water/wastewater impact fees; service units; maximum
fees; land use assumption; Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); impact fee history; TIF assessed
by service area for Commercial Development; TIP assessments by calendar quarter for
commercial; TIP invoiced by Service Area by calendar quarter for commercial; neighboring
cities comparison for single family, multi -family, general industrial, general office, shopping
center, sit down restaurant; and anticipated changes. Waggoner concluded the presentation
and presented the next steps and needed Council feedback.
General discussion among Council, staff, and consultant regarding reason for using fees in
certain areas; how items that change land use are considered as "new" development; fees by
zone; criteria for changing impact fee percentages; fees are collected as part of permitting
process; and how types of vehicles are not being considered, but number of trips are.
1.13 Blue Hole Park Master Plan Update #2
Presentation and discussion regarding the Blue Hole Park Master Plan Update #2 -- Kimberly
Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director, and Aaron Cooper, Project Manager, Halff Associates,
Inc.
Garrett introduced the item and turned the presentation over to Aaron Cooper with Halff
Associates Inc. Cooper presented and reviewed: project purpose and roles; vision plan
process; slope analysis; hydrology; engagement and takeaways; program ranking; concept
plans; importance of various facilities; what the planning team should keep in mind; draft final
concept; discussion; and next steps.
General discussion among Council, staff, and consultant regarding: location of picnic tables in
steep sloped areas; irrigation for the area; how many parking spots will be gained during
redevelopment; making sure that allocated funds emphasize improvements to the park;
lighting for the park; canoe and kayak access for approved rec programming only; importance
of public safety and nature preservation; and parking used by nearby restaurants.
1.0 2nd Quarter Financial Report Presentation
Presentation and discussion regarding the City's Quarterly Financial Report, which includes
the Investment Reports for the City of Georgetown, Georgetown Transportation Enhancement
Corporations (GTEC), and the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) for
the quarter ended March 31, 2025 -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager
Cantu presented and reviewed: second quarter background; General Fund revenue budget
sources, sales tax, property tax, franchise fees, PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes), Planning
and Development revenue, Fire and EMS revenue, Parks and Recreation revenue, expense
budget sources, personnel, operations, and additional base budget increase; Electric Fund
revenue budget sources, electric sales revenue, expense budget, purchased power, year-to-
date quarterly net purchase power comparison, slower than anticipated ramp- up of very large
load customers, electrical engineering, and how the City is meeting all the reserve
requirements for FY2025; and Water Fund revenue budget sources, water charges,
wastewater charges, irrigation charges, rate increases for infrastructure and water resources,
increase in metered sites, impact fee revenues, expense budget, water revenue, and water
expenses.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding clarification needed on Water Fund line
item.
Mayor Schroeder called for a break at 3:22 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 3:31 p.m.
1.D Tax Supported Debt Presentation
Presentation and discussion regarding the FY2026 assessed value trends, projected tax
impact of five-year capital improvement plan and tax -supported debt -- Mayra Cantu, Budget
Manager
Cantu presented and reviewed: FY2026 Capital Improvement Program; property tax overview;
no new revenue rate; voter approval rate; unused increment rate; total property tax rate is
made up of two pieces - Operations and Maintenance and Debt Service or Interest and
Sinking; Truth in Taxation; changes in assessed value growth; FY20206 preliminary
estimates; overview of tax supported debt model; debt repaid with property taxes; voter
approved General Obligation bonds; Certificate of Obligation bonds; future grown in assessed
value; summary of 5-year tax supported capital improvement program; debt model capacity;
and needed Council feedback.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding: property tax relief and associated
rates; correlation between property tax and sales tax rates; amounts of funding; scope of
projects listed; need for staff to bring Council calculated related to warranting an election for
tax rate increase; and timing of election process.
1.E Legislative Update
Presentation and discussion regarding the 89th Texas Legislative Session and updates on the
City's filed bill requests -- Leah Clark, Intergovernmental Relations Manager
Clark presented and reviewed: Legislative Task Force and Council Legislative Agenda to
preserve local control, plan for growth, and preserve a high quality of life; 89th Legislative
Session House and Senate bills files, tracked bills, and bills passed; advocacy efforts; Flash
Vote responses related to Legislative Communications that went out on June 3, 2025; bills
that passed with positive impacts to the City; work for next Session including the Qualified
hotel Project and Package Plant permit cleanup; Governor Abbot's priority bills; Lt. Governor
Patrick's priority bills; Speaker Burrows' priority bills; big fights related to SB 3, HB 2, and SB
293; affordable housing bills that passed and did not pass; Housing Finance Corporation
(HFC) bill (HB21); city finance bills that did not pass - HB 19 and HB 5267; elections and open
records impacts from HB 1522; Electric Utility bills that did and did not pass; Water Utility bills
that did and did not pass; interim projects as the City looks forward; and thank you to the staff.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding: how the City of Georgetown has been
asked to present at the next TML conference regarding the City of Georgetown's strategy for
Legislative efforts; thanks to Clark; budget considerations for funding future legislative efforts;
efforts to keep local elections in May instead of moving to November; making sure that
citizens know what state representatives to contact and their contact information; and future
items for the City to focus on.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 4:23 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 06.10.2025
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 planning
- Georgetown Salamander
- MK Woodside Development
- EEOC Charge No. 451-2025-00233
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Property located at the intersection of Forest Street and W 8th Street
- Property located at the intersection of Main Street and 9th Street
- Property located at the intersection of Austin Avenue and 6th Street
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Frio
- Project Elevate
3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m.
3.A Call to Order 06.10.2025
Pledges of Allegiance
Recognitions
- Recognition of Trevor Knight Suggs, Eagle Scout
Action out of Executive Session
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the terms and conditions of the
separation agreement settling all claims related to EEOC Charge No. 451-2025-0023.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart,
and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the authorization of the City
joining with Williamson County and the Williamson County Conservation Foundation in the
filing of a lawsuit against the Department of the Interior United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, and others related to the final rule issued on August 18, 2021, for the Georgetown
Salamander and Salado Salamander in Williamson County.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart,
and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
4. Public Wishing to Address Council
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be
found on the table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the letter of
the 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.
4.A Public Wishing to Address 06.10.2025
At the time of posting there was no one signed up to speak.
5. Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items which may be acted
upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order to be
discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion Approved: 7 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
5.A City Council Minutes 05.27.2025
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the City Council joint workshop
with the Electric Board and regular meeting held on May 27, 2025 -- Robyn Densmore, City
Secretary
5.B Appoint Butler to CAPCOG CAC
Consideration and possible action to appoint Councilmember Ben Butler to the Capital Area
Council of Governments (CAPCOG) to the Central Texas Clean Air Coalition (CAC) -- Mayor
Josh Schroeder
5.0 Garden Club Fee Waiver for Community Center Rental
Consideration and possible action to approve a request from the Georgetown Garden Club to
waive the rental fee for the Community Center with regard to the Arbor Day Celebration and
Flower Show in the Community Center and Sunken Garden on October 27 and 28, 2025 --
Shannon Biddle, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
5.D Texas Commission on the Arts for a Cultural District Project Grant Application
Consideration and possible action to approve a grant application to the Texas Commission on
the Arts for a Cultural District Project Grant to provide partial funding for the Month of the Arts
events in October and designate authority to Amanda Still to submit the grant application --
Kim Mcauliffe, Downtown and Tourism Director, and Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Program
Manager
5.E Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - L. Jim Donovan and Carol S. Donovan - 27.869 acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of
approximately 27.869 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
(ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District Parcels R472964, R038966,
R338328 and R330332 and owned by L. Jim Donovan and Carol S. Donovan -- Michael
Charles, Real Estate Services Coordinator
51 Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - FM 972 Investment LLC - Shepherd Mountain Estate
Management LLC - Lucy Xiaoe Yang - 81.195 acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of
approximately 81.195 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
(ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District Parcel R539847 and owned by FM
972 Investment LLC, Shepherd Mountain Estate Management LLC and Lucy Xiaoe Yang --
Michael Charles, Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.G Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Hutto CR 105 LLC - 96.83 acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of
approximately 96.83 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
(ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District Parcels R040108 and R040049 and
owned by Hutto CR 105 LLC -- Michael Charles, Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.H Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Eddie A. Rutherford and Danielle M. Rutherford -
David Cowan and Jaime Cowan - 6.858 acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of
approximately 6.858 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
(ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District Parcels R664271 and R043698 and
owned by Eddie A. Rutherford, Danielle M. Rutherford, David Cowan and Jaime Cowan --
Michael Charles, Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.1 Consent for Crossing Utility Easement and Consent for Grant of Easement with PEC
(Avilla Rio Oaks)
Consideration and possible action to approve a Consent for Crossing Utility Easement and
Consent for Grant of Easement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. in connection with
the Avilla Rio Oaks development and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Consent for
Crossing Utility Easement and Consent for Grant of Easement in the form substantially similar
to the document attached hereto -- Andrew Culpepper, Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate
Services
5.J Consent for Crossing Utility Easement and Consent for Grant of Easement with PEC
(Avilla Vista Ranch)
Consideration and possible action to approve a Consent for Crossing Utility Easement and
Consent for Grant of Easement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. in connection with
the Avilla Vista Ranch development and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Consent for
Crossing Utility Easement and Consent for Grant of Easement in the form substantially similar
to the document attached hereto -- Andrew Culpepper, Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate
Services
5.K 2025-1-ABD Abandonment of a Waterline Easement for the Benefit of Stars Towing
Consideration and possible action to approve the abandonment of a Water Line Easement
situated in the A. Flores Survey in Williamson County, Texas, for the benefit of Stars Towing,
owned by Alaa Jafar and Mohammed Hadi, and to authorize the Mayor to execute all
necessary documents to effectuate the abandonment -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Program
Manager
51 Williamson County and Cities Health District Data Sharing Agreement
Consideration and possible action to enter into an interlocal agreement between the City of
Georgetown and the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) for public health
data sharing -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.M FY2025 Zoll Medical Supplies
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of emergency medical supplies
from Zoll Inc. using Sourcewell Contract #041823 in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 --
John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.N FY2025 Morning Pride Personal Protection Equipment
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Morning Pride Firefighter
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from Delta Industries Inc., using the Buy Board contract
#698-23 in the amount not to exceed $160,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.0 Purchase of Up -fitted Tahoe for EMS
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of an up -fitted Chevrolet Tahoe
from Utilitac Upfitters LLC under Buy Board Contract #698-23 for an amount not to exceed
$88,298.07 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.P Approval to Sell Surplus Fire Department Vehicles
Consideration and possible action to approve the consignment sale of four (4) surplus fire
trucks through Texas Fire Trucks LLC, with a total consignment service fee not to exceed
$60,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.Q Resolution - TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant Application for the Austin
Avenue Shared Use Bridges
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution directing city staff to submit an
application for Federal funding for the TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant Application
Call -- Nat Waggoner, AICP,PMP, Transportation Coordinator
5.R Resolution - Grant request to Safe Streets for All Program Call
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to submit a Safe Streets for All
(SS4A) application for signal backplates, speed recognition displays and signal pre-emption
technology -- Nat Waggoner, AICP,PMP, Transportation Coordinator
5.S Resolution - Acceptance of the Williamson County Regional Safety Action Plan (RSAP)
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution accepting the Williamson County
Regional Safety Action Plan (RSAP) -- Nat Waggoner, AICP, PMP, Transportation
Coordinator
53 Contract for Title II and Title VI Self Assessments and Transition Plan Services
Caption update: Consideration and possible action to approve a consultation agreement with
Access Innovation Partners, LLC of Gilbert, Arizona for ADA Title II and Title VI Self
Assessments and Transition Plan Services in the amount of $178,500.00 -- Nat Waggoner,
AICP, PMP
5.0 Task Order LJA-25-001 LJA Engineering, Inc. to Design FM 971 Gann St. to SH130
Expansion Project
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order LJA-25-001 with LJA Engineering,
Inc, for professional services related to the FM971 Gann St. to SH130 Expansion Project in
the amount of $2,974,950.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director and Chris
Pousson, CIP Manager
5.V Resolution Amending Electric Line Extension and Electric Metering Policy
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending the electric line
extension and electric metering policy -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric
Utilities
5.W Task Order with KPA Engineers to Complete a Drainage Study for the Georgetown
Executive Airport
Consideration and possible action to approve the Task Order with KPA Engineers to do a
Drainage Study for the Georgetown Executive Airport, providing a detailed report of current
(2025) conditions and recommendations for improving the storm drainage systems, water
quality and environmental enhancements in the amount of $178,025.00 -- Jennifer Bettiol, CIP
Manager
5.X Uninterruptable Power Supply Maintenance Services for IT
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement with GTS Technology Solutions
for maintenance of uninterruptable power supply (UPS) units for various City facilities at a total
cost of $68,123.88 -- James Davis, IT Manager - Operations, and Chris Bryce, IT Director
5.Y 2nd Quarter Financial Report for City
Consideration and possible action to accept the City's Quarterly Financial Report, which
includes the Investment Reports for the City of Georgetown, Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporations (GTEC), and the Georgetown Economic Development
Corporation (GEDCO) for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager
52 Electronic Utility Bill Payment Services agreement with Paymentus
Consideration and possible action to approve the automatic renewal of the agreement
between the City of Georgetown and Paymentus Corporation for electronic utility bill payment
services for the period July 25, 2025, through July 24, 2026, in accordance with the renewal
provisions outlined in the original contract -- Cherie Hernandez, Customer Billing Manager
5.AA Service Agreement with Cintas for Water Utility
Consideration and possible action to approve a three year service agreement with Cintas
Corporation of Mason, OH for the purchase of nine first aid cabinets and rental of six mobile
and three wall mounted Automated External Defoliators (AED) in an amount not -to -exceed
$96,397.38 -- Isaac Conde, Water Utility Contract Program Manager, and Chelsea Solomon,
Water Utility Director
5.AB Application for FY2024 EPA Community Grant
Consideration and possible action to approve an application for the FY2024 EPA Community
Grant in the amount of $750,000.00 to use towards the purchase of land in the Circleville area
for Aquifer Storage and Recovery -- Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director, and Chris
Graham, Assistant Water Utility Director
5.AC Municipal Service Agreement - 2025-3-ANX - Generally Located at 4142 and 4146
Williams Drive
Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Service Agreement with NJJCA
Partners LP for the provision of municipal services upon annexation to approximately 1.382
acres known as Lots 1 and 2, Block A of the Georgian Village Subdivision, generally located
at 4142 and 4146 Williams Drive. (2025-3-ANX) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director —
Current Planning
5.AD Second Reading - 2025-3-REZ - Mid -block of Commerce Blvd between Blue Ridge Dr
and Park Central Blvd
Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 10
acres being a portion of the Francis A. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 295, and being a portion
of the James S. Patterson Survey, Abstract No. 502, from the General Commercial (C-3)
zoning district to the Business Park (BP) zoning district, for the property generally located at
the mid -block of Commerce Blvd between Blue Ridge Dr and Park Central Blvd. (2025-3-REZ)
-- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A First Reading - 2022-6-PUD - 903 Riverhaven Drive
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment
to rezone 8.705 acres in the Orville Perry Survey, Abstract 10, from the Residential Single -
Family (RS) zoning district to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district with base
zoning districts of Low -Density Multi -Family (MF-1) and Local Commercial (C-1), for the
property generally located at 903 Riverhaven Drive (2022-6-PUD) -- Sofia Nelson, Planning
Director
Nelson presented and reviewed: the case history; Aerial Map; Zoning Map; map of nearby
uses; Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Community Center (CC) zoning
designation explanation; gateways and image corridors; scenic corridor; Land Use Policy 4 -
Encourage Redevelopment in Target areas; Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning
designation explanation; The Garden District in the Park; concept plan; deviation from UDC
standards; how the application complies and does not comply with the approval criteria from
UDC Section 3.06.030 and Section 3.06.040; land use ratios for CC; and Comprehensive Plan
guidance. She added that public notifications were sent, and to date, staff has received zero
comments in favor and 186 comments in opposition; and at their May 20, 2025, meeting, the
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 4-3 vote.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding right-of-way dedication, increased
construction standards, maximum number of units, property access points, and commercial
development on lots less than an acre.
Rachel Lowder with One World Development, LLC representing the applicant presented and
reviewed: timeline; meeting the themes of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan; transportation and
mobility; current zoning of Residential Single Family (RS); holding of four Park View
neighborhood meetings; addressing neighborhood concerns; future land use; Schematic Land
Use Plan; compliance with portions of the approval criteria; residential component; commercial
component; and zoning comparison of PUD versus RS for the proposed project.
General discussion among Council, applicant, and staff regarding: if requirements can be met
before the Park View Drive extension is completed; what would be completed of the
development before the extension of Park View Drive; parking on East Morrow; City
purchasing right -of-way in the area; portions of the application that have not met the
requirements of the Comprehensive Plan; and how there are several non -compliant areas in
the application.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Shelley Bland addressed the Council as a representative of the North Old Georgetown
Neighborhood Association and noted negative impacts on current residents. Regina Watson
addressed the Council regarding concerns with the proposed development. Alan Newman, a
resident of Park View Estates, addressed the Council regarding the history of the area, the
need for protection of the cemetery, and the need to protect the history of the area. Larry
Magehee, who is part of the development team, addressed the Council regarding changes
made to the development by the City. Larry Parker, who was ceded time from Jayson Lowder,
addressed the Council regarding the history of the property and his frustrations with the
development process. Robert Fischer addressed the Council regarding his support for the
development and the type of product it will have. Tony Prete, civil engineer for the project,
addressed the Council regarding clarification for ROW reserves and the ability to add
additional/temporary access to the development. Ki Browning addressed the Council
regarding the need to preserve the integrity of the park. Mayor Schroeder closed the public
hearing at 7:30 p.m.
After the motion to deny, Nelson and Skye Masson, City Attorney, clarified the need for a
super majority vote of the Council to approve the item.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding how products like this already exist in
the City, the requirement for increased commercial in a CC node, the proximity to the park
requires thoughtful development, examples of uses that could work on the property, how the
proposed development doesn't meet current or future zoning, the complicated road access,
and how not enough details for the project were provided.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Amanda Parr to Deny as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart,
and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.B Public Hearing - 2025-1-APL - 817 S. Austin Avenue
Public Hearing to consider the request for an Appeal of the Historic and Architectural Review
Commission's decision of the denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness (2024-76-COA) for an
alteration of street- facing fagade (elevation facing S. Austin Avenue) on a Low Priority
Structure located at the property addressed at 817 S. Austin Avenue, bearing the legal
description of Lots 6-8 (PTS), Block 51, City of Georgetown (2025-1-APL) -- Sofia Nelson,
Planning Director
Nelson presented and reviewed: UDC direction on authority; burden of proof in appeals;
findings and conclusions; decision on appeal; action taken by HARC; proposed facade and
appeal of March 24, 2025, action taken by HARC; consideration of alteration to a street -facing
fagade; Location Map; Historic Resource Survey; 2016 Survey; 1984 Survey; historic images;
current context; nearby building facades; plans and specifications, demo, elevations,
materials; changes in staff analysis between August 24, 2024 and March 22, 2025 staff
reports; how the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.13.030 is either met or not applicable;
and staff recommendation for approval. She also noted the HARC motions considered, and
how at the March 24, 2025 HARC meeting it was moved by Evan Hein, seconded by Robert
Blomquist to deny as presented due to non-compliance with Design Guideline (1.5.H), as it
related to preserving original storefronts and Design Guidelines (1.5.B), as it relates to mass,
scale, and use of rectangles, which passed with a 5-1 vote. Nelson added that for the Council
meeting tonight staff received 3 comments in favor and 6 in opposition and tonight's City
Council action options which are the following: City Council may reverse or affirm, in whole or
in part the original decision from which an appeal is taken and make the correct decision and
for that purpose the City Council has the same authority as the original reviewing authority
and may approve the application as presented by the applicant, deny the application as
presented by the applicant, or approve with conditions.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the makeup of nearby storefronts with
no visible gables, clarification on changes in design guidelines, restoration of original features,
clarification on comments in favor and opposition, and how there have been multiple changes
to the front of the building over time.
Adam Starr, Chris Marble and Lexi Brown with LRK representing the applicant presented and
reviewed the context of the proposed application, work completed to date, context of LRK and
Co., Site Map, site over the time, current state of the site, nearby facades, design goals,
design process, and collaboration on the project.
General discussion among Council, staff, and applicant regarding applying a name on the
building based on previous owners who had owned it the longest, desire to show the truss
system in the design, if the design fits in the area, uniqueness of double gabled roof, and how
the stucco fagade was applied in 1938.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 8:34 p.m.
Tim Todd addressed the Council regarding the history of the structure. Lawrence Ramero
addressed the Council regarding his support for the change to the facade. Joe Savage
addressed the Council regarding his support of the change to the fagade. Danni Babik
addressed the Council regarding her support for the HARC decision.
Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at 8:44 p.m.
General discussion after motion among the Council regarding support for the change,
consideration to amend the motion to have the applicant add a plaque noting the history of the
building, unique character of the building, how infrequently these types of requests come
around, location of buildings and what changes should be considered, and how the project is
largely compliant.
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as submitted by the applicant.
Motion Approved: 6- 1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ben Stewart, and Ron
Garland
Voting Against: Ben Butler
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve an amendment to add a
plaque recognizing Lindell Peterson and Company Hardware.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart,
and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.0 First Reading Very Large C8d Electric Rate Ordinance Amendment
First reading of an Ordinance amending section 13.04.046 of the City of Georgetown Code of
Ordinances relating to the Very Large Commercial and Industrial Electric Service Rate --
Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager — Electric Utility
Before the start of this item, Mayor Schroeder called for a break at 8:47 p.m. and resumed the
meeting at 9:04 p.m.
Daly presented and reviewed the Very Large C&Z Rate Rider Section 13.04.046 background,
proposed amendment, proposed changes, and other rate schedule elements.
Daly read the Ordinance caption.
There was no discussion by the Council on this item.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart,
and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.1) First Reading -Amending Code of Ordinances Section 6.16 related to Solicitor and
Peddler permit exemptions
First Reading of an Ordinance amending 6.16.030 related to solicitor and peddler permit
exemptions -- Cory J. Tchida, Chief of Police
Tchida presented and reviewed the background of the item and proposed amendments
requiring non -profits to get permits at no cost.
Tchida read the Ordinance caption.
There was no discussion by the Council on this item.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart,
and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.E First Reading -Amending Code of Ordinances Section 8.16.080 Relating to Noise
Control Exemptions
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 8.16.080 of the Code of Ordinances related
to noise control exemptions -- Cory J. Tchida, Chief of Police
Tchida presented and reviewed the background, noise control currently, and proposed
amendments.
Tchida read the Ordinance caption.
There was no discussion by the Council on this item.
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Ben Butler to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart,
and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.F First Reading - Amending Code of Ordinances Section 9.12 Related to Sitting or Lying
Down in Public and Aggressive Panhandling
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Sections 9.12.030 and 9.12.040 of the Code of
Ordinances related to sitting, laying down or sleeping in public, adding Section 9.12.050 of the
Code of Ordinances related to aggressive panhandling, and amending Section12.03.040 of
the Code of Ordinance related to obstructing sidewalks -- Cory J. Tchida, Chief of Police
Tchida presented the item and reviewed the background, proposed amendments, adding
Section 9.12.030 to apply to the Downtown Overlay District, adding Section 9.12.040
addressing soliciting or panhandling, and adding Section 12.03.040 addressing obstructing
City sidewalks.
Tchida read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding how a citizen would address someone
breaking these laws, and the enforcement of the ordinances.
Mayor Schroeder opened the item up to public comment.
Timothy Barron addressed the Council regarding how he was speaking on behalf of those
currently living in their vehicles; some of the reasons that led to him being in the area; how
some people in this position in the area are working and contributing; and how compassion is
needed. Kathy Bond addressed the Council regarding how she works with the unhoused; the
impact of the nearby jail; the sitting portion of the ordinance and how it concerns her; if the
sitting portion could be removed from the ordinance; and how Georgetown should be
welcoming. Pierre Canac signed up to speak, but was not present. Dwight Richter addressed
the Council regarding these ordinances being a burden on the police department; how
homelessness is a community issue; how he is part of a coalition to help the unhoused; how
he feels that there is a better way to address the homelessness issue; recognition of members
of the coalition; and it Council would consider a possible delay of 6 months to allow time for
the coalition to meet with the Council. Jennifer Powell addressed the Council regarding the
escalation is issues and concerns with the unhoused; how she supports the proposed
changes, but also expressed concern for unintended consequences. Michelle Augustine
addressed the Council regarding her appreciation for staff and Council's work and
participation in addressing concerns, and asked for clarification on enforcement. Tammey
Stokley addressed the Council as President of the Downtown Georgetown Association and an
advocate on behalf of Downtown Georgetown residents and businesses. Josh Oglesby
addressed the Council as the owner of District 6 and a concerned resident of Downtown
Georgetown. He added that his family has been harassed, noted the need for better shelter
options and better funding for CIT in Police, and the need for mental health and substance
abuse assistance. Laura Morgan addressed the Council regarding opposition to the
ordinance, especially the sitting and laying down portions, the need for increased services,
and a desire for a City partnership with the Homelessness Coalition. Jim Miller addressed the
Council as a downtown resident and noted the need for a compassionate approach, but also
supported the short-term solution as provided in this Ordinance. John Gamez addressed the
Council regarding his opposition to the ordinance, how this ordinance attacks the unhoused,
and the need for more interaction to better understand the unhoused. Michael Price
addressed the Council regarding the complexity of the matter, how people do need
compassion, how he feels that the PD is a compassionate group, and his support of the
Ordinance.
Discussion after the motion among the Council regarding the need for clarification of public
and private property, how the unhoused issue is a community problem, intentions of the
changes, how sitting is permitted in appropriate locations, and situations where sitting is
allowed.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart,
and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.G First Reading - Amending Code of Ordinances Section 12.20 as it Relates to Park Hours
and Amenities
First reading of an Ordinance amending Sections 12.20.030 and 12.20.050 of the City of
Georgetown Code of Ordinances related to park hours and park amenity usage -- Cory J.
Tchida, Chief of Police
Tchida presented and reviewed the background for the item and proposed amendments to
Sections 12.20.030 and 12.20.050.
Tchida read the Ordinance caption.
There was no discussion by the Council on this item.
Dwight Richter addressed the Council regarding the removal of park amenities.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart,
and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.H First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10.16 of the Code of Ordinances
Related to Parking
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10.16 of the Code of Ordinances relating to
no parking anytime designations; temporary no parking zone requirements; adding
prohibitions in City and City -controlled parking lots; amending the Downtown Parking Zone;
and updating parking permit requirements -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
Johnson presented and reviewed the background for the item, proposed changes to Chapter
10.16, clarifying no parking "at any time", parking on public or private property for certain
purposes prohibited, Downtown Parking Zone, and minor updates to temporary no parking
zones, fifteen -minute parking zone, and Temporary Resident
Visitor Parking Zone.
Johnson read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among the Council and staff regarding restrictions for parking lots
Mayor Schroeder opened the item for public comment.
Judy Moore addressed the Council regarding the food distribution portion of the proposed
Ordinance and its impact on organizations feeding the homeless, how there are plenty of
available parking spaces when nonprofits are working out of parking lots, and parking being
used by for -profit companies by parking large buses. John Gamez had signed up to speak on
the item, but was no longer present. Kathy Bond addressed the Council as a member of an
organization that feeds people, the organization's limited impact on parking, how everyone
needs to be fed, the maximum usage time is under two hours, and the usage of private
companies in parking lots. Virginia Canac had signed up to speak but was not present.
Timothy Barron addressed the Council regarding his concerns with the proposed ordinance
changes, that he doesn't want to disrupt businesses, that he was forced to move his vehicle,
and how it is hard to find relief from the heat, and his concern for the older population in
similar circumstances. Michelle Augustine addressed the Council regarding Helping Hand of
Georgetown and how they have been distributing lunches for the unhoused since 2016, her
confusion on the actual concern that is being addressed, and her desire to collaborate with the
City to address the issues. Laura Morgan addressed the Council regarding her opposition to
the Ordinance, how she is not asking for funding, just asking for use of public parking lot
spaces, and how feeding people helps them.
Discussion after the motion about working with First United Methodist church and working on
some other ideas and possible solutions.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart,
and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.1 City Council to set TIF Public Hearing Date
Consideration and possible action to set the date of September 23, 2025 for a public hearing
related to the update of the Transportation Impact during the legislative meeting of the City
Council of Georgetown -- Nat Waggoner, AICP,PMP, Transportation Coordinator
Waggoner presented and reviewed Texas Local Government Code Chapter 392, and the
public hearing and adoption including the following which are changes to what was originally
posted in the agenda: following approval by City Council, staff will begin the advertising
process to meet the publication requirement of notice between 30 and 60 days before the
public hearing; on July 22, 2025 will be thee public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to
accept the Study and adopt the fee; and on August 12, 2025 will be second reading of the
ordinance accepting the Study and adopt the fee.
There was no discussion by the Council on this item.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve a July 22nd public hearing.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart,
and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Adjournment
Mayor Schroeder adjournep the meeting at 10:29 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the meeting of A ,t1,f� (� 1 Z-oZ-5