HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 04.26.2026 CC-W&RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Council and
Court Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben
Stewart, Jake French, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland, and Josh Schroeder.
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
1.A Unified Development Code Regarding Mixed Use - Downtown
Presentation and discussion regarding the Mixed Use -Downtown (MU-DT) zoning
district, the relationship between the MU-DT district and certain overly districts,
and the regulations applicable to development under the MU-DT district -- Zane
Brown, Development Support Manager, and Allyson liams, Preservation &
Redevelopment Program Manager
Brown presented and reviewed the Mixed Use Downtown (MU-DT) purpose
statement and needed clarification; adopted MU-DT; MU-DT and the Downtown
Overlay; applicable regulations; building design; lighting; dimensional standards;
uses; parking; impervious cover; additional design elements; discussion with the
UDC Steering
Committee; proposed options 1, 2, and 3 related to what would and would not be in
the UDC update; and needed feedback from the Council.
General discussion among Council and staff, including Allyson liams, Preservation
and Redevelopment Program Manager, and Skye Masson, City Attorney, regarding
brightness related to lighting; existing mixed -use zoning; form -based versus use -
based zoning; impacts of possible changes to the TRG neighborhood; future of
possible commercial downtown; future redevelopment in downtown; PUD versus
MU-DT zoning; a type of mixed -use zoning category for downtown; owner
occupancy piece of ADU (accessory dwelling unit) requirement for the future UDC;
interaction between ADUs and short-term rentals; and state law changes
regarding ADUs.
1.13 Future Land Use Map Amendment Workshop
Presentation and discussion regarding a proposed Future Land Use Map update to
align with future development -- Edgar Garcia, Planning Director
Garcia presented and reviewed an overview of the Future Land Use Map (FLUM);
pipeline project; focus area aerial image, zoning, and FLUM; current categories of
Mining, Rural Residential, and Employment Center; proposed categories of Mixed -
Density Neighborhood and Regional Center; and proposed timeline.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding a density comparison of
current vs. proposed zoning districts, and public transit.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 4:14 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 04.28.2026
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
Advice from the 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 regarding Recharge Water, LP and Upwell Water
- Austin Avenue Bridges
- TCEQ Docket No. 2025-1411-MWD-E; Enforcement Case No. 68538 - [RN102140571]
- TCEQ Application for Proposed TLAP Permit No. WQ0016685001
Sec.551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- 8th and Forrest
- University and Summercrest
- Deliberation regarding acquisition of proposed sidewalk easements from
properties along the North side of Williams Drive, from IH 35 to Serenada Drive, as
part of the Williams Drive Enhancement Project - Access Management Phase
- Deliberation regarding the purchase, lease or value of certain tracts of real
property situated in Williamson County, Texas, and located near the intersection of
SE Inner Loop and Southwestern Blvd
- Deliberations regarding the purchase and value of two parcels of real property
situated in Williamson County, Texas, such parcels being locally known as 903
Riverhaven Dr., Georgetown, Texas 78628
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Orchard
- Project Lost Mine Peak
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- City Attorney and City Manager
3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m.
3.A Call to Order 04.28.2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions
Actions out of Executive Session
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve Prior to this item being
voted on, Mayor Schroeder recused himself. the authorization of the City of
Georgetown to acquire the necessary Real Estate interests from properties along
Williams Drive, from IH 35 to Serenada Drive, Georgetown, TX 786268, as part of the
"Williams Drive Enhancement Project - Access Management Phase;" and further
authorize the City Manager to negotiate the final terms and consideration of these
Real Estate interests' acquisition, and to execute all necessary documents related
to the aforementioned Project, in accordance with the terms discussed in
Executive Session.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve a 1% market increase
and a 5% merit increase to Skye Masson's annual salary as City Attorney effective
May 4, 2026.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve a 3% merit increase for
David Morgan effective May 4, 2026; and to authorize incentive payments to David
Morgan as City Manager consistent with the terms agreed upon in executive
session.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the authorization of
the City Manager to execute the Agreed Order related to the TCEQ Enforcement
Action Docket No. 2025-1411-MWD-E on the terms discussed in executive session.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the authorization of
the City of Georgetown to acquire two parcels of land commonly known as 903
Riverhaven Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78626, identified with WCAD Parcels ID
R039580 and R362939; a portion of these parcels to be used as part of the FM971
Road Expansion Project and for the extension of Parkview Dr. to Morrow Street,
with the rest of the acquired property to be used for other City purposes; and
further to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the final terms and
consideration of this land purchase, and to execute all necessary documents
related to the aforementioned acquisition, in accordance with the terms discussed
in executive session.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by to Approve the authorization of the City of
Georgetown to enter into an amendment to that certain right of first refusal
agreement dated July 26, 2023, between the City of Georgetown and Connie Ray
Poarch, Jim Bob Clayman and spouse Kely Clayman, pertaining to certain real
property located near the intersection of SE Inner Loop and Southwestern Blvd;
and further to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the terms and
consideration of the amendment to the right of first refusal agreement and to
execute all necessary documents related to the amendment to the right of first
refusal agreement, in accordance with the terms discussed in Executive Session.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the authorization of
the City of Georgetown to enter into an amendment to that certain lease dated
July 26, 2023, between the City of Georgetown and Connie Ray Poarch, Jim Bob
Clayman and spouse, Kely Clayman, pertaining to certain property located near the
intersection of SE Inner Loop and Southwestern Blvd.; and further authorize the
City Manager to negotiate the terms and consideration of the amendment to the
lease and to execute all necessary documents related to the amendment to the
lease, in accordance with the terms discussed in executive session.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the authorization of
the City Manager to negotiate resolution with Cekra, Inc. regarding the defective
work on the Austin Avenue Bridges Rehabilitation Project based upon
independent bridge engineer recommendations on the terms discussed in
executive session and if unable to reach negotiated resolution, authorize the City
Manager to issue a notice of termination to Cekra, Inc.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, 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
csC georgetown.org.
4.A Public Wishing to Address 04.28.2026
- Ron Joseph would like to speak about the D.B. Wood Expansion
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.
Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented with the
exception of Item S.H.
Motion Approved: 7 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
5.A City Council Minutes 04.14.2026
Consideration and possible action to approve the meeting minutes of the City
Council meeting held on April 14, 2026 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.13 Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Smith -10.01 Acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the
disannexation of approximately 10.01 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District
Parcel R600082 and owned by Roger Smith and Robyn Smith -- Michael Charles,
Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.0 Resolution - Adoption of the Updated Neighborhood Transportation
Management Plan
Consideration and possible action to adopt the updated Neighborhood
Transportation Management Plan -- Lua Saluone, PE, Transportation Manager
5.D Resolution - Medical Program Administration and Bundled Pharmacy
Management Services with United Healthcare
Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution to award contracts for
self -funded medical program administration services and authorizing the City
Manager to enter such contract on behalf of the City -- Laura Maloy, Director of
Human Resources
5.E Resolution - Bluffview Public Improvement District (PID) Preliminary Limited
Offering Memorandum
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution approving the form and
authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for
"City of Georgetown, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026
(Bluffview Public Improvement District improvement Area #1 Project)" -- Nick
Woolery, Assistant City Manager
5.F 2026-7-LIC License for a Monument Sign to Encroach into Bluff Edge Lane
Consideration and possible action to approve a revocable license agreement with
Lamy 2243, LTD., a Texas limited partnership, for a monument sign to encroach
into Bluff Edge Lane right -of -way, within the Joseph Thompson Survey, Abstract
No. 608, and to authorize the Planning Director to execute the same -- Andrew
Culpepper, Assistant City Attorney
5.G Parking Fee In -Lieu Agreement Monument Commons
Consideration and possible action to approve a parking fee in -lieu agreement with
Monument Commons, LP, a Texas limited partnership, for twenty-six (26) parking
spaces for a maximum building size of 17,428 square feet, located at 501 Rock
Street, Georgetown, Texas 78628 and to authorize the Planning Director to execute
the same -- Kelly Trietsch, Chief Development Officer
5.H Austin Avenue Corridor and Downtown Conversion Schematics
Consideration and possible action to approve the schematic design for Austin
Avenue and downtown improvements -- Lua Saluone, PE, Transportation Manager
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda and was taken up as the first item
under the Legislative Regular portion of the meeting.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the proposed
improvements along Hwy 29, proposed turn lanes, impact on driveways, and
pedestrian crossings.
Tom Yantis addressed the Council regarding pedestrian safety and possible
crossing signal types.
Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
5.1 First Amendment to Water Impact Fee Credit Agreement Related to Somerset
Hills Development
Consideration and possible action to approve the First Amendment to a Water
Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Furman Tierra, GTS I, GTS II, Georgetown Patio
Homes, and Cook Tierra related to the Somerset Hills development -- Wesley
Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
5.J Interlocal Agreement for Automatic Aid for Emergency Medical Services
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between
Williamson County, Travis County, the City of Georgetown, the City of Austin, and
Travis County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 and No. 2 for the provision of
automatic aid for emergency medical services -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.K Grant Application for American Public Power Association's DEED Scholarship
2026
Consideration and possible action to authorize acceptance of a grant from the
American Public Power Association's Demonstration Energy Efficiency
Developments (DEED) Program to award a scholarship to offer an internship to a
local student seeking electric utility experience, and to delegate authority to Jose
Espinoza Torres to accept the grant application -- Jose Espinoza Torres, Electric
Engineering Supervisor
5.L Task Order for Professional Services at Bluffview Trail
Consideration and possible action to approve a Task Order with Covey Landscape
Architects of Georgetown, TX in the amount of $297,410.00 for Professional Services
of Bluffview Trail -- Eric Nuner, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director
5.M Contract with Motorola Solutions for NICE Emergency Call Recording System
Maintenance
Consideration and possible action to approve a three- year service agreement with
Motorola Solutions, Inc. for maintenance and support of the NICE Emergency Call
Recording System, in an amount not to exceed $309,457.24 -- Jess Henderson, IT
Operations Manager, and Greg Berglund, Assistant IT Director
5.N Cybersecurity Maintenance and Support Renewal with Solid Border, Inc.
Consideration and possible action to approve a one-year renewal with Solid Border,
Inc. for maintenance and support of the City's Palo Alto firewalls, Cortex endpoint
security software, and KnowBe4 security awareness training software in the
amount of $243,434.94 -- James Davis, IT Manager -Operations, and Greg Berglund,
Assistant IT Director
5.0 Dell Power Protect Backup Storage Purchase through Insight Public Sector
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Dell PowerProtect
backup storage through Insight Public Sector in the amount of $217,670.06 --
James Davis, IT Manager -Operations, and Greg Berglund, Assistant IT Director
5.P Change Order #2 to Pecan Branch Electrical Contract with T-Morales Company
Contract 25-0292-CIP
Consideration and possible action to approve Change Order #2 to the Pecan
Branch Package Plant Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls Project with T -
Morales Company of Georgetown, Texas for the installation of Variable Frequency
Drives (VFD) and Harmonic Filters at the Smith Branch Lift Station in the amount
of $404,021.41 -- Wesley Wright P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and David
Herzog CIP Manager
5.Q Second Reading - 2025-2-ANX - Old FM 1460
Second Reading of an Ordinance for the annexation of approximately 6.351 acres of
Right -Of-Way for Old FM 1460 currently in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (2025-2-
ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Planning Manager
5.R Second Reading - Amending the FY2026 Annual Budget for Mid -Year
Obligations
Second reading of an Ordinance amending the FY2026 Annual Budget for Mid -
Year obligations that were not known at the time the budget was adopted -- Randi
Cormack, Budget Manager
5.S Second Reading - 2026-2-ANX - Cedar Breaks Road
Second Reading of an Ordinance for the annexation of approximately 2.098 acres
of Right -Of-Way for Cedar Breaks Road currently in the Extra Territorial
Jurisdiction (2026-2-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Planning Manager
57 Second Reading - 2025-6-ANX - Northlands Water Reclamation Plant
Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to
zone, upon annexation, 20 acres of City of Georgetown owned property in the
Frederick Foy Survey, Abstract No. 229, as the Public Facility (PF) zoning district, for
the property generally located at Ronald Reagan Boulevard, to be known as the
Northlands Water Reclamation Plant (2025-6-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Planning
Manager
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A First and Final Reading of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026 Ordinance
Consideration and possible action to approve on first and final reading an
"Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Combination Tax
and Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2026; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax
and Pledging Certain Revenues in Support of the Certificates; Approving an Official
Statement, a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Other Related Documents;
Awarding the Sale of the Certificates and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the
Certificates" -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Parras presented and reviewed the bond rating upgrade, capital projects,
equipment, and pricing results for the COs (certificates of obligation).
General discussion among Council and staff regarding how the terms were similar,
and call dates were the same for all bids.
Parras read the Ordinance caption.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.13 First and Final Reading of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 Ordinance
Consideration and possible action to approve on first and final reading an
"Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2026; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax and Pledging Certain
Revenues in Support of the Certificates; Approving an Official Statement, a Paying
Agent/Registrar Agreement and Other Related Documents; Awarding the Sale of
the Certificates and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Certificates" --
Nathan Parras, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Parras presented and reviewed transportation and facilities, and the pricing results
for GOs (general obligation).
Parras read the Ordinance caption.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.0 First and Final Reading of the Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026
Ordinance
Consideration and possible action to approve on first and final reading an
"Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Utility System
Revenue Bonds, Pledging Certain Revenues in Support of the Certificates;
Approving an Official Statement, a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, and a
purchase agreement; Establishing procedures for selling and delivering the Bonds;
and Authorizing other matters relating to the Bonds" -- Nathan Parras, Assistant
Chief Financial Officer
Parras presented and reviewed the utility infrastructure.
Parras read the Ordinance caption.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.D First Reading - Levying Special Assessments for Bluffview Public Improvement
District (PID)
First Reading of an Ordinance Levying Special Assessments for, and Apportioning
the Costs of, Certain Improvements to Property in and for The Bluffview Public
Improvement District improvement Area #l; Fixing a Charge and Lien Against All
Properties within Improvement Area #1 of the District, and the Owners Thereof,
Providing for the Manner and Method of Collection of Such Assessments; Providing
for Penalties and Interest on Delinquent Assessments; Making a Finding of Special
Benefit to Property in the District and the Real and True Owners Thereof;
Approving a Service and Assessment Plan; Providing a Severability Clause; and
Providing an Effective date -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager
Woolery presented and reviewed the project timeline, Bluffview Development
overview, authorized improvements, service plan sources and uses, maximum
assessment per lot type, Service and Assessment Plan, and the next steps.
Woolery read the Ordinance caption.
There was no Council discussion on the item.
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Shawn
Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Adjournment
Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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