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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 08.26.2025 CC-W&RMinutes City Council City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, August 26,2025 The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Council and Court Building, 510 W. 9th Street. The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-36S2 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. The following Members were in attendance: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland, Josh Schroeder 1Policy Development and DiscussionWorkshop Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 1.A Electric Utility Cost of Service and Rate Model Updates Presentation and discussion regarding electric cost of service study and rate modeling for the FY2026 -- Daniel Bethapudi, Electric Utility General Manager Bethapudi introduced the item and then Michael Simpson, Electric Portfolio Analyst, presented and reviewed: FY2026 - FY2030 financial forecast assumptions; FY2026 - FY2030 financial forecast summary without a rate change; S&P and Fitch metrics for 2026-2030 with 0% increase in retail revenue; S&P and Fitch metrics for 2026 - 2030 with a 2% increase in retail rate revenue; and staff recommendations. Scott Burnam with NewGen Strategies and Solutions presented and reviewed: rate study process from cost of service to rate design; rate study assumptions for a revenue requirement with a test year of FY2026 and FY2027, test year S&P financial metrics, and system revenues shortfall; and rate recommendations including 206 rate plan recommendations, customer class change in revenues by percentage, existing rates, proposed 2026 rates, proposed rate revenue compared to revenue requirement, residential bill impacts, small general service bill impacts, and residential rate comparison. General discussion among Council and staff regarding non -rate related factors, and if approved, the rate will go into effect October 1st, 2025. 1.13 Northlands Wastewater Treatment Facility Presentation Presentation, discussion, and possible recommendations regarding the Northlands Wastewater Treatment Facility Presentation and Discussion -- Wesley Wright P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and Chelsea Solomon P.E., Water Utility Director Wright introduced the item, and then Coby Gee with Freese and Nichols presented and reviewed: Northlands Project overview; overall project map; Northlands TPDES permit; analyzed process alternatives; Alternative 1 - conventional activated sludge with BNR, including pros and cons; alternative 2 - membrane bioreaction with BRN, including pros and cons; alternatives analysis results; analysis considerations; 20-year capital costs; operation and maintenance costs; lifecycle costs; evaluation (pair -wise); evaluation criteria; criteria weighting; evaluation - method 2; and the project summary schedule. General discussion among Council, consultant, and staff regarding: if rates can be altered for those that annex or do not annex into the city limits; rates for different types of consumers and that could be handled; how excess capacity would be handled should it occur; treatment processes; future expansion; permit limits; and general consensus of the council to follow the direction of the Water Utility Board. IC Water Resources Update Presentation, discussion, and possible recommendations regarding the City's water service territory and future water resources -- Caroline Stewart, Strategic Projects Manager Stewart presented and reviewed: Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN); city water utilities; the City's service area is among the nation's fastest growing; regional service area; the fastest growth in the service area is occurring outside of the City limits; projects outside the city limits and ETJ; CCN challenges; CCN transfer; portions of the City's current service area that the City is proposing to sell; critical infrastructure is reason for keeping the western area outside of the City's ETJ; potential impacts to Georgetown; water supply deficit reduced by 58%; projected CCN water needs; key dates and milestones in the proposed schedule; water supply planning; where the City's water comes from; diversifying the City's water supply; water supply projects; Williamson County water evaluation; Gatehouse water evaluation; Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer projects; EPCOR; CCN infrastructure projects; investing in the City's infrastructure; conservation education and incentives; smart meter replacement project; conservation impacts on the City's water loss; reclaimed and reused water; aquifer storage and recovery; and water supply projects next steps over the next 3-12 months, 13-24 months, and 3-10 years. General discussion among Council and staff regarding: acquisition of Chisholm Trail Special Utility District and the strains they were experiencing when the acquisition took place; impact of the CCN's growth on taxpayers; inability of cities to predict where their growth will occur; process for bidding out the CCN sale; all current customers will continue to get water; when a hearing would need to be requested; when a CNN can get transferred with and without an election; education needed for the public understanding of the process; how wrong day watering violators are handled; improvements in abilities to monitor water loss; Lake Belton water rights; and the ability to pursue RFP (request for proposals) for acquiring CCN areas. Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 3:49 p.m. 2. Executive Session In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Vernon's Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session. 2.A Executive Session 08.26.2025 Sec. S51.071: 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 - Case No. 25-0485-CC2 Pending in Williamson County Court at Law #2 Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property - 9th and Main Street Sec. SS1.074: Personnel Matters - Assistant City Attorney Appointment - City Manager Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Purchased Power - Risk Management Policies Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Project Goldfinch Sec. 551.089 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits - Cybersecurity Training 3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm. 3.A Call to Order 08.26.2025 Pledge -of Allegiance Recognitions - Recognition by Police and Fire Chiefs of students and parents who exhibited the key attributes of the council vision: loving where we live, work, play and educate, making a safer, friendly community. Action out of Executive Session Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the appointment of Audrey Capra Schnitz as an Assistant City Attorney to begin on September 8, 2025. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Ron Garland, Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood Voting Against: None n a sub"ect_that is osted on this a enda. 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 of 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 (S12) 931-7715 or cs@georgetown.org. 4.A Public Wishing to Address 08.26.2025 Rebecca English would like to address the Council regarding cool roof building code policy. S. Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items which may be acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order to be discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda. Prior to the Consent Agenda being taken up for consideration Ryan McDaniel addressed the Council regarding Item 52 - Second Reading of the Lakeside Estates ETJ MUD. Mr. McDaniel was yielded time by Linda McDaniel and voiced his concerns regarding the proposed development. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented. - Motion Approved: 6 - 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland Voting Against: None S.A 08.12.22 Council Minutes Consideration and possible action to approve the meeting minutes for the City Council meeting held on August 12, 2025 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary 5.B Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Saiyad Maknojia - 3.17 Acres Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of approximately 3.147 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District Parcel R039390 and owned by Saiyad Maknojia -- Michael Charles, Real Estate Services Coordinator S.0 Resolution - Atmos Energy Rate Adoption & Settlement Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division regarding the 2025 Rate Review Mechanism filing -- Jessica Clarke, Assistant to the City Manager S.D Resolution - Energy Risk Management Policies Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending the Energy Risk Management Policy and accompanying sub -policies -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utility 5.E Resolution - Consent for Wesleyan Tax Exempt Financing Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to approve tax exempt financing for Wesleyan Homes, Inc, a non-profit located within the City Limits of Georgetown -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager S.F Resolution - 2014 GO Refunding & 2016 CO Tax -Supported Defeasance Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the clefeasance and redemption of certain of the City's outstanding obligations and other related matters -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Chief Financial Officer S.G GEDCO Budget FY2026 Forwarded from the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO): Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution adopting the proposed fiscal year 2026 Budget for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager S.H GEDCO Admin Contract Forwarded from the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO): Consideration and possible action to approve the Administrative Service Contract between the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) for the 2026 fiscal Year -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager 5.1 GTEC Budget FY2026 Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC): Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution approving the proposed fiscal year 2026 Budget for the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager S.J GTEC in Contract Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC): Consideration and possible action to approve the Administrative Services Contract between the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) for the 2026 fiscal year -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager 5X Contract for Recreation Center Pool Replaster Consideration and possible action to approve the installation of indoor pool plaster at the Recreation Center Indoor Pool from Progressive Commercial Aquatics of Houston, TX using Buylboard contract, 701-23, in the amount of $68,311.00 and to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for these services -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director 5.1- Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County for construction funding for SE lnnerLoop Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County for the donation of right-of-way and grant of $18,852,669.00 for the construction of SE Inner Loop from FM 1460 to SH 29 -- Lua Saluone, P.E., Transportation Manager S.M Agreement with Auctions International to Sell Surplus Vehicles Consideration and possible action to approve an Online Auction Contract with Auctions International, Inc for the sale of surplus motor vehicles owned by the City including items that may have a value exceeding $50,000.00 through an online auction service for a term not to exceed two years -- Scott Parker, Fleet Services Manager S.N Amendment to Clean Energy Capital Consultation Agreement Consideration and possible action to amend the Consultation Agreement with Clean Energy Capital Securities, LLC dated January 28, 2025 to increase the not -to - exceed amount for the initial term from $200,000.00 to $400,000.00 -- Caroline Stewart, Strategic Projects Manager 5.0 First Renewal of Mowing and Landscape Maintenance Contract with Heart of Texas landscape and Irrigation Consideration and possible action to approve the first renewal of the mowing and landscape maintenance contract with Heart of Texas Landscape and Irrigation Company of Belton, Texas for landscaping, grounds maintenance and mowing services at City parks, facilities, GVPID maintenance areas, cemeteries, and rights of way in an amount not to exceed $1,115,826.07 -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director S.P Partial Assignment of Whitehorn Pipeline Company LLC Encroachment Agreement - - Junction at 1460 Consideration and possible action to approve a Partial Assignment of Encroachment Agreement with Junction at 1460, LLC, regarding the assignment of an Encroachment Agreement with Whitehorn Pipeline Company LLC in connection with the City's acceptance of public infrastructure within the Junction at 1460 Subdivision, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Partial Assignment of Encroachment Agreement -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate Services S.Q Fourth Amendment to Task Order A&F-19-003 for Aguirre Fields Engineering Consideration and possible action to approve the fourth amendment to Task Order A&F-19- 003 with Aguirre & Fields Engineering, of Austin, Texas, in the amount of $674,925.44, for professional engineering services related to Leander Rd from SW Bypass to Norwood Dr. -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director 5.R Renewal and Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with GISD for use of City of Georgetown Pools Consideration and possible action to approve the third renewal and amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Georgetown Independent School District for use of Williams Drive Pool, Village Pool and Classroom, and the Recreation Center Indoor Pool -- Eric Nuner, Parks and Recreation Director S.S Purchase of Bioxide from Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Bioxide from Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC of Sarasota, FL in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00 -- Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director 53 Amendment of Whitehorn Pipeline Company LLC Encroachment Agreement Junction at 1460 Consideration and possible action to approve an Amendment of Encroachment Agreement with Whitehorn Pipeline Company LLC regarding the encroachment of certain public infrastructure within the Junction at 1460 Subdivision into an existing Whitehorn Pipeline Company LLC pipeline easement, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate Services 5.0 Consent for Crossing Electric Utility Easement and Consent to Grant of Easement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Riverstone Crossing) Consideration and possible action to approve a Consent for Crossing Utility Easement and Consent for Grant of Easement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. ("PEC"), in connection with a City of Georgetown wastewater easement that is being dedicated to the City in connection with a new industrial development known as Riverstone Crossing, 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, Senior Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate Services S.V Encroachment and Crossing Agreement with Williamson County (Costco Wholesale Corporation) Consideration and possible action to approve an Encroachment and Crossing Agreement with Williamson County to allow a proposed City of Georgetown water line easement and the City's related water line facilities contained therein to cross and existing Williamson County drainage easement and the drainage facilities contained therein, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the Encroachment and Crossing Agreement in substantially the same form as the document attached hereto -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate Services S.W Electric Service Agreement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Daniels Mountain Pump Station) Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement between the City of Georgetown (the "City") and Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. ("PEC") for the construction of electric distribution upgrades, improvements, and line extensions, as well as electric distribution improvements for primary metering, for the City's Daniels Mount Pump Station site in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00 -- Andrew Culpepper, Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate Services S.X Memorandum of Understanding with Recharge Water, LP Consideration and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Recharge Water, LID agreeing to negotiate in good faith toward a long-term water supply agreement for the delivery of up to 34,800 acre-feet per year of groundwater -- Caroline Stewart, Strategic Projects Manager 5.Y Second Reading - 2024-7-ANX - NW Corner of Williams Dr. (RM 2338) and Ronald Reagan Blvd Commercial Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to zone, upon annexation, 35.4 acres of land in the C.H. Delaney Survey, Abstract 181, including Right -Of -Way for Ronald Reagan Boulevard, County Road 248 and Ranch to Market 2338, as the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the property generally located at the northwest corner of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Ranch to Market 2338 (2024-7-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Long Range & Neighborhood Planning Manager S.Z Second Reading - Lakeside Estates ET3 MUD Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas approving the "Consent Agreement," between the City of Georgetown, Texas and Lakeside Estates Georgetown, LLC consenting to the creation of a Municipal Utility District in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction over approximately 722.1 acres of land generally situated West of Lake Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager S.AA Second Reading - Amending Title 7 (Animals) of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances Second Reading of an ordinance amending Title 7 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances related to animals -- Cory J. Tchida, Chief of Police M= 6.A Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2026 Budget Conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY2026 Annual Budget -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager Cantu presented and reviewed the budget overview, City Manager proposed budget, FY2026 major expense categories, summary of staffing increased by fund, property tax, summary of public outreach provided, feedback from public outreach, next steps, and the budget calendar. This presentation covered both Items 6.A and 6.B. Mayor Schoreder opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. There were no speakers. The council voted to close the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. Moved by Ron Garland; seconded by Jake French to Approve the closing of the public hearing. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Pon Garland Voting Against: None 6.B Public Hearing on Proposed FY2026 Property Tax Rate Conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2025 Property Tax Rate used for the FY2026 Annual Budget -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager Mayor Schoreder opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. There were no speakers. Council voted to close the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to approve the closing of the public hearing. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland Voting Against: None 6.0 First Reading Annual Operating Budget FY2026 First Reading of an Ordinance adopting the City of Georgetown Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026 -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager Cantu presented the item and noted that it is a required item by State law. The vote for this item was conducted via a roll call vote performed by Robyn Densmore, City Secretary. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Pon Garland Voting Against: None 6.D Resolution to Ratify the Property Tax Rate Increase for FY2026 Budget Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying the property tax increase included in the 2026 Annual Budget and acknowledging that the 2025 tax rate will raise more revenue from property taxes than the previous year -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager Cantu presented the item and read the Resolution caption. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Fiscal year 2026 budget. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland Voting Against: None 6.E First Reading - Levy the Property Tax Rate First Reading of an Ordinance levying a property tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax year 2025 -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager Cantu presented the item, and a roll call vote was performed by the City Secretary. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 35.30 cents, which is effectively a 3.74 percent increase in the tax rate. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland Voting Against: None 6.F First Reading - Electric Rate Ordinance Changes First Reading of an Ordinance amending sections 13.04 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances relating to the increase to the electric rates -- Daniel Bethapudi, Electric Utility General Manager Bethapudi introduced the Ordinance and read the Ordinance caption. Council had no comments or question on this item. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland Voting Against: None 6.G First Reading - Misc Utility Fees Update First reading of an Ordinance amending Sections 13.04.220 and 13.04.340 of the Code of Ordinances related to Miscellaneous Utility Account fees - Cherie Hernandez, Customer Billing Manager Hernandez presented the item and reviewed the purpose for the review, methodology of the review, summary of fee changes, same -day connect fee, and the financial impact. Hernandez read the Ordinance caption, Council had no comments or questions on the item. Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Pon Garland to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben E}ut|er, Jake Fnench, Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland Voting Against: None 6.H First ReadingWaterRate Increase and Associated Fees First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.04, Article III related to water rates, amending section 13.04.120 of the rates and charges water schedule and section 13. 04.150 and 13.04.1SS relating to certain water tap and meter fees -- Chelsea SO|mrOOn. PE, Water Utilities Director, and Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer Solomon presented Items 6.Hand 6.|together and reviewed rate design milestones; rate goals; major factors behind multi -year rising water rates; project combined utility performance under preliminary draft rate revenues; rate plan effect on monthly bills; residential regional bill comparison; customer engagement and assistance; fees; water tap fees inside and outside the City; tap fees for neighboring cities; water tap trip fee; engineering and inspection fee; and water and wastewater engineering and inspection fee. Solomon read the Ordinance caption. Council had no comments or questions on the item. Moved bwKevin Pitts; seconded bwShawn Hood to Approve as MotionApproved:f-O Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Pon Garland Voting Against: None 6] First ReadDng-Sewer Rate Increase and Associated Fees First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.04.Article U| related hosewer rates, amending section 13.04]40 of the rates and changes sewer schedule and 13.04.160 relating to certain sewer tap rates— Chelsea So|ornon, PE, Water Utilities Director, and Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer Item 6.|was presented with Item £iH. Solomon read the Ordinance caption. After the motion, Mayor Pro Tern Pitts noted that these items have been reviewed thoroughly before this meeting. Moved byKevin Pitts; seconded bvJake French toApprove aspresented. MotKw»nApproved:G-O Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood' and Ron Garland 6J Public Hearing and First Reading -202S Annual Service Plan Update and Assessment Roll for Georgetown Village PND Public Hearing and First Reading ofanOrdinance approving and adopting the final 2025 Annual Service Plan Update, 2025 Assessment Role, establishing classification for the apportionment of costs and the method of assessing special assessments for the supplemental services and improvements to the property in the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District Wo.l (GVP|[J), closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain supplemental services and improvements to be provided in the GVPID during FY26, fixing charges and liens against the property in the GVPID and against the owners thereof, and providing for the collection of the assessments -- Andrea Barnes, P3Works, LLC, City of Georgetown's P|[}Administrator Jordan Sawyer with P3Works presented and reviewed the FY2O25budget comparison approved and with projections; revenueforannua)assessn78ntrate; FY2D26budget and next 4years; and the next steps. General discussion among Council and Sawyer regarding standard document language relating toliens Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. as there were no speakers. Sawyer read the Ordinance caption. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 6-0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Pon Garland Voting Against: None 6K First Reading -2025-5-ANX~208 White Eagle Pass , Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for e Zoning Map Amendment to zone, upon annexation, 0.47 acres known as Lot 4` Block B of the Indian Creek Subdivision, asthe Agriculture (AG) zoning district, for the property generally located atZO8 White Eagle Pass (2025-5-ANX) — Ryan C|ark.A|CP. Long Range and Neighborhood Planning Manager Travis Baind, Assistant Planning Director, presented and reviewed UDC Section 4.03.010 Initial Default Zoning, annexation process with default Zoning' Aerial Map, Zoning Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, and how the application complies with the approval criteria of UDC Section 3.21.030. Baird read the Ordinance caption. Council had nocomments orquestions. Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at7:09p.rn.asthere were no speakers. Moved byJake French; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented, Motion :G-O Voting For: Amanda parr, Kevin Pitts Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Pon Garland Voting Against: None 61 First Reading - Unified Development Code Text Amendment Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a proposed Amendment to the Unified Development Code to amend Chapter 8 Tree Preservation and Landscaping. Chapterll Environmental Protection, Chapterl2 Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation, and Chapter lG Definitions — Zane Brown, Development Support Manager Bnzvvn presented and reviewed the proposed amendments; guiding principles; summary ofrevisions for tree preservetion, impervious cover, and Pedestrian and vehicle circulation; proposed changes in form to Chapter 8: Tree Preservation. Chapterll: Impervious Cover, specifically [}ovvntoVYR Impervious Cover, Chapterl2: Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation, specifically inter -parcel connectivity definition; Planning and Zoning Commission report; and the early amendment and full project timeline. Brown read the Ordinance caption. General discussion among Council and staff, including LuaSa|uone.Transportation Planning K4anager, regarding the definition for harmful vegetation; what changes can bemade inthe development manual versus the code ofordinances; changes tocurbs and sidewalks; and traffic calming. Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at7:38p.rn. Peter Batterton addressed the Council regarding his support of the item and notes related to impervious cover related to pools Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at7:4Op.rn. Discussion after restated motion by Pitts among Council and staff regarding the lengthy discussion done by the suboornrnittee, both standard and rO|| curbs have value, speeding complaints received bvCouncil, and where rolling curbs are being recommended. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented, and directing staff to bring forward possible changes to Section 12 relating to curbs at the second reading ofthe Ordinance. MotiuvnApprovedvvitharnendrnent:G-O Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake Frenoh, Shawn Hood' and Ron Garland Voting Against: None Moved by Ben Butler; seconded bVtoAmend and remove Chapter l2from the presented update. Motion Lack ofSecond: O O Voting For: None 6.M Resolution - Heirloom Public Improvement District Development and Construction Agreement Consideration and possible action to approve the "Development and Construction Agreement", between the City of Georgetown, Texas and Heirloom East Tx, LLC, HeirloomTx, LLC, and Georgetown Independent School District, relating to approximately 618.98 acres of land currently located in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction generally situated North of Ronald Reagan Blvd and West of Williams Drive in Williamson County -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager Woolery presented and reviewed the Heirloom development, property owners, background, general features of the development, timeline moving forward, next steps, development agreement key items for public service, wastewater, transportation, and other items, and PI Policy waivers and City risks. Woolery read the Resolution caption. General discussion among Council, Logan Kimble representing the applicant, and staff regarding the building of roads and roadway requirements, bond ratios for the PID, bond issuance prior to construction, and financial security. Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland Voting Against: None 6.N Second Reading - 22--PUD and 22-- - Heirloom PUD Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to zone, upon annexation, approximately 620 acres in the C.H. Delaney Survey, Abstract 181, including portions of Ranch to Market 2338, Ronald Reagan Boulevard, and County Road 248, as the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, for the properties generally located at 751 and 1050 County Road 248 and 10351 Ranch to Market 2338 (2024-5-PUD and 2024-4-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Senior Planner Baird presented the item and noted that the item was approved at first reading with a 6-1 vote and no changes have been made since the first meeting. Baird read the Ordinance caption. Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented.; Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland Voting Against: None 6.0 Public Hearing- Creation of Heirloom Public Improvement District Public Hearing to consider the creation of Heirloom Public Improvement District in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager Woolery presented and noted the State requirement for the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem opened and closed the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. as there were no speakers. No Council action was required for this item. 6.P Resolution - Creation of Heirloom Public Improvement District Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution of the City of Georgetown, Texas, authorizing and creating the Heirloom Public Improvement District in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager Woolery read the Resolution caption. Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland Voting Against: None Adjournment Mayor Pro Tem Pitts adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. These minutes e approved at the meeting of4k--PA�9��� inutes e approved at the m6 - ----------- Attest Mayor Attest