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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 07.28.2026 CC-W&RMinutes of the City Council City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, July 28, 2026 The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the 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 in a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. The following Members were in attendance: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Josh Schroeder, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble. 1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2.00 p.m. 1.A Health District Annual Update Presentation and discussion regarding the Williamson County and Cities Health District annual update for Georgetown -- Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer and Amber Erickson, Executive Director Erickson presented and reviewed the following: health services provided; location of public health centers and offices; how the Board of Health governs them; how the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) is funded; mission and vision statements; core values; strategic plan; steps for preventing disease; (Women, Infants, and Children) WIC services; emergency preparedness and response; environmental health and community safety initiatives; mobile food vending law change; strengthening systems and access; Healthy Williamson County Coalition; and the WCCHD's podcast. General discussion among Erickson and Council regarding the eligibility requirements for different programs; partnership services are the Carver Center and the success of the services; mobile food vendor changes and the change in the application and inspection processes; how illness cases are reported when outbreaks occur; the current Cyclospora outbreak; and that the WCCHD does not participate in water testing. 1.B Woodside In -city MUD Expansion Follow -Up Request Presentation and discussion regarding the expansion of an in -city Municipal Utility District (MUD) for the proposed Thompson Tract -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager Woolery presented and reviewed the MUD Policy purpose statement; feedback requested from the Council; background; Land Use Summary Map; Lotting Summary Map; and the initial staff and Council feedback. Ryan Mikulenka with Pulte reviewed the Sun City overview. Amy Payne with Blake McGee Group presented and reviewed the Land Plan and financials. Mikulenka then reviewed entry, landscaping, and amenities. Woolery resumed the presentation and reviewed the needed feedback and direction from the Council. General discussion among Council, Mikulenka, Payne, and staff regarding per -lot fees to try and offset the cost of Fire and EMS services; impact fees; consumers paying a premium for Sun City name and amenities; types of neighborhood commercial being considered; transportation impact fee; traffic signals; who would have access to the proposed amenity center; tax rate estimator considerations and concerns; age restriction portion of the development; delay in amenity center building; land use summary clarification; location of amenity center; communication of sales tax rate to buyers; connectivity concerns; passing of the original MUD agreement; when debt can be issued; proposed fees; possible restrictions on commercial development; impact to the project if age -restricted portion is not approved; possible density; regional improvements; proposed MUD rate; improvements made since first presentation; diversity of housing products; the need to make sure public safety is supported; increased architectural standards; impact fees; thoughtful location of commercial development; and general support of the project. Mayor called for a break at 3.75 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 3.26 p.m. 1.0 Heirloom PID Development Agreement Presentation and discussion of conditions to consent PID bond issuance to allow disbursement of PID bond proceeds for the construction of the Primary Collector prior to completion of the Primary Collector -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager Woolery presented and reviewed the item purpose; background; development map; PID construction bond; PID construction bond request; water quality pond requirements; and the needed Council feedback. Logan Kimble with Heirloom presented and reviewed a project update and Major Improvement Area (MIA) improvements. General discussion among Council, applicant, Tally Williams, and staff, including David Morgan, City Manager, regarding the change in value -to -debt ratio for road construction; ponds will be for the whole development and road runoff; the location of water lines and wastewater infrastructure; ownership of ponds; PID assessments and ag exemptions; current appraisal of the land; right-of-way acquisition; City ownership of roads; contractor for improvements has been selected; and and what would happen to the PID bonds in the project is not completed. 1.113 Pole Attachment Policy Updates Presentation and discussion regarding proposed Pole Attachment Policy updates - - Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utilities Bethapudi introduced the item and then turned it over to Alex Spinn, who presented and reviewed pole attachment standards; background; annual cost review; F2026 standard changes; FY2026 recommended fee changes; FY2026 recommended fees for violations; and staff recommendations. General discussion among Council and staff regarding the timeliness of violation notices, and the use of an auditing system for existing pole attachments. Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 4.37 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 07.28.2026 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 - Austin Avenue Bridges - Nova368, LLC TLAP Permit No. WQ0016488001 - Vista Townhomes LLC TLAP Permit No. WQ0016355002 - Long Term Water Supply Negotiations with Recharge LLC Sec.551.072: Deliberations about Real Property - 8th and Forrest Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Project Barn - Project Blue Skies - Project Bluebonnet - Project Boots - Project Cowboy - Project Delightful - Project Ellie - Project Hay - Project Longhorn - Project Lost Mine Peak - Project Neptune - Project Painted Canyon - Project Palo Duro - Project Pulse - Project Rutherford - Project Spurs - Project Texas Heat - Project Twist - Project Vista Prism - Wolf Lakes TIRZ 3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm. Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6.04 p.m. 3.A Call to Order 07.28.2026 Pledge of Allegiance Recognitions - Parks and Recreation Month Actions out of Executive Session Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to approve that the City Council approve Project Twist and Project Texas Heat as discussed in Executive Session and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements consistent with the terms presented. Motion Approved: 7 - 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble 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@georgetowntexas.gov. 4.A Public Wishing to Address 07.28.2026 - Upendra Chowlera wishes to speak about his utility bill. - Michelle Augustine wishes to to give an Update on Neighbors First! programs addressing homelessness. - Elaine Sebald - ceding time to Michelle Augustine for Update on Neighbors First! 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 reviewed and voted on, both Councilmember Noble and Mayor Schroeder left the dais and recused themselves due to conflicts on Item S.C. Moved by Ron Garland; seconded by Amanda Parr to approve as presented. Motion Approved: 6 - 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, and Ron Garland Voting Against: None 5.A Council Minutes 07.14.26 Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on July 14, 2026 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary 5.113 Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Nova368 LLC - 2.45 Acres Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of approximately 2.45 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as a portion of Williamson County Appraisal District Parcel R323695 and owned by Nova368 LLC -- Michael Charles, Real Estate Services Coordinator 5.0 Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Carlton-129.858 Acres Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of approximately 129.858 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District Parcels R040585 and RSS0285 and owned by Kathryn J. Carlton, individually and as Trustee for the Kathryn J. Carlton Revocable Living Trust, and Nathan J. Carlton -- Michael Charles, Real Estate Services Coordinator 5.113 Resolution - Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Stadium Drive and NE Inner Loop Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and approve an Advanced Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for intersection improvements at Stadium Drive and Northeast Inner Loop -- Lua Saluone, P.E., Transportation Manager 5.E Resolution - First Amendment to Austin Avenue Advanced Funding Agreement Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution amending an Advanced Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to extend the limits on the Austin Avenue and Downtown Square Improvements project -- Lua Saluone, P.E., Transportation Manager SY Resolution - Authorizing the filing of the Assessment Roll for Georgetown Village Public Improvement District No.1 Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the filing of the Assessment Roll for the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District No.1 - - Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager, Andrea Barnes, P3Works, LLC - City's PID Administrator 5.G Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) Semi -Annual Report (2026 - 2nd Quarter) Consideration and possible action to provide a recommendation to City Council on the semi-annual performance of the transportation impact fee -- Lua Saluone, P.E., Transportation Manager 5.H Memorandum of Understanding for Statewide Emergency Management Assistance Teams (TEMAT) Program Agreement Consideration and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to consolidate mutual aid processes and agreements between the State of Texas and the City for all special response teams under the State of Texas Emergency Management Assistance Teams (TEMAT) program -- Christy Rogers, Emergency Management Coordinator 5.1 Ratification for US 183 & CR 3405 Emergency Water Main Repair Consideration and possible action to ratify the expenditure of $272,888.00 with Royal Vista, Inc. for the emergency repair of a 16" water main at US 183 and CR 3405 -- Tim Walker, Water Utility Assistant Director 5.3 Ratification for US 183 & CR 3405 Emergency Road Repairs Consideration and possible action to ratify the expenditure of $211,021.20 with Texas Patriot Contracting for the emergency road repairs due to a water main break at US 183 and CR 3405 -- Tim Walker, Water Utility Assistant Director 5.K Construction Change Order #1 with Texas Road LLC, on the Shell Road Widening Project Consideration and possible action to approve Change Order No. 1 to Texas Road, LLC (Austin Underground) for Shell Road improvements in the amount of $317,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director and David Herzog, CIP Manager 5.L Construction contract for D B Wood Phase 11 Part A Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC of Pflugerville, Texas for the Construction of the D B Wood Road Phase II Part A Improvements project in the amount of $5,800,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director / David Herzog, CIP Manager 5.M Construction Contract with Bell Contractors for Saddle Creek Lift Station Phase II Contract #26-0246-CIP Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB): Consideration and possible action to approve a contract to Bell Contractors Inc, of Belton, TX for the construction of the Saddle Creek Lift Station Phase Two Improvements in the amount of $606,635.21 -- Wesley Wright P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and David Herzog, CIP Manager 5.N Halff Engineering Task Order HAI-26- 002 for Stormwater Small Projects FY26 Consideration and possible action to approve a task order with Halff Engineering of Austin, Texas for professional design services associated with the Pine Street, Myrtle Street, and Hogg Street Stormwater Drainage Improvement Projects in the amount of $295,070.00 - Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director and David Herzog CIP Manager 5.0 Task Order KPA-26-010 with Kasberg, Patrick and Associates, LP (KPA) for Westinghouse Gravity Wastewater Improvements & Lift Station Decommissioning project Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB): Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order KPA-26-010 with Kasberg, Patrick and Associates, LP (KPA) for professional engineering services for Westinghouse Gravity Wastewater Improvements & Lift Station Decommissioning project in the amount of $ 1,060,800.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and David Herzog, CIP Manager 5.P ImageTrend Fire and EMS Records Management Software Renewal Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment and renewal of the annual software subscription with ImageTrend, LLC for Fire and EMS records management, reporting, integrations, and related services, in the amount not to exceed $106,008.11 for a 12-month subscription term -- Chris Bryce, IT Director; Greg Berglund, Assistant IT Director 5.Q SCBA Purchase from HEAT Safety, LLC Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Bottles, Masks, and Accessories through HEAT Safety LLC utilizing TXShare Cooperative Agreement #2025-124 in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief 5.R Purchase and installation of Georgetown Tennis Center Court lighting from Musco Sports Lighting, LLC Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase and installation of court lighting from Musco Sports Lighting, LLC of Oskaloosa, IA using Buyboard contract, 779-25 in the amount of $227,000.00 for the Georgetown Tennis Center courts. -- Eric Nuner, Interim Parks and Recreation Director 5.5 Abandonment of a Portion of a Public Utility Easement at the Request of Ewing Development Company, LLC Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution abandoning a portion of a public utility easement that was dedicated to the City under a plat recorded under Cabinet L, Slide 224 of the Official Plat Records of Williamson County, Texas, upon the acceptance by the City of a replacement public utility easement to be in a location to be specified by the City across Lot 16, Block C, Preliminary Plat of Rivery Crossing Phase 2, a Preliminary Plat approved by the City of Georgetown on June 2, 2026 under application number 2026-2-PP -- Andrew Culpepper, Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate Services 5.T Second Reading - Water Rate Increase and Associated Fees Second Reading of an Ordinance amending sections 13.04.120 and 13.04.150 of the Code of Ordinances relating to water service rates and charges and water tap and meter fees -- Chelsea Solomon, PE, Water Utilities Director, and Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer 5.0 Second Reading - Wastewater Rate Increase Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.04.140 of the Code of Ordinances related to sewer rates and charges -- Chelsea Solomon, PE, Water Utilities Director, and Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer 6. Legislative Regular Agenda 6.A Second Reading - 2026-5-ANX - 8600 RM 2338 Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to zone, upon annexation, 11.59 acres of land out of the Lewis P. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 171, as the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the property generally located at 8600 RM 2338, Georgetown, Texas (2026-5-ANX) -- Edgar Garcia, Planning Director Garcia presented and reviewed the Aerial Map; Council action at first reading; and the location of C-1 and C-3 zoning. Garcia read the Ordinance caption. General discussion among Council and staff regarding the C-1 zoning. Cy Payne addressed the Council regarding safety concerns with the change in zoning and loss of privacy. Jarrod Warnock addressed the Council regarding his appreciation for consideration of neighboring residents, safety concerns, the possibility of businesses operating 24-hours, and his understanding of what a disannexation could lead to for neighboring residents. General discussion after the motion among Council and staff regarding concerns if property were to disannex from the City limits, and the compromise with addition of C-1. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Butler to approve. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble Voting Against: None 6.113 First Reading - 2025-8-SUP - 2815 N. Austin Ave Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the specific use of "Car Wash" in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district on the property located at 2815 North Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas, bearing the legal description of 1.951 acres out of the Antonio Flores Survey, Abstract No. 235 (2025-8-SUP) -- Colin Davidson, Senior Planner This item was postponed until the August 25, 2026, Council meeting, and there was no discussion on the item. Moved by Jake French; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve postpone until August 25, 2026. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble Voting Against: None 6.0 First Reading - 2026-2-SUP - 750 S IH 35 Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the specific use of Permanent Mobile Food Vendor in the C-1 Local Commercial zoning district on the property located at 750 South Interstate Highway 35, Georgetown, TX 78628, bearing the legal description of Lot 513, Block B, of the Rivery Phase 1 Lot 5 Block B Replat (2026-2-SUP) -- Preston Gunn, Planner Gunn presented and reviewed the Aerial Map; Zoning Map; Future Land Use Designation; Highway Overlay; Local Commercial (C-1) zoning designation explanation; General Commercial (C-3) zoning designation explanation; Special Use Permit (SUP) explanation; use limitations per UDC Sec. 5.04.020.Y; the site plan; how the application complies or partially complies with the approval criteria for UDC Sections 3.07.030 and 3.06.030; nearby uses; and how notifications were sent and to date staff have received no comments. He added that at their July 7th, 2026, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions of the request with a 7-0 vote and the following conditions: the restrooms have potable water, have electricity, and are lockable; and service windows must face away from the drive aisle. Gunn read the Ordinance caption. General discussion among Council, applicant advocate Michael Price, and staff regarding: the implications if only one food trailer does not pass a health inspection; how the site manager would handle issues with health and safety; how the addition of conditions would require potable water and electricity; the County will handle health complaints; current limit on the number of food trucks allowed; what would happen if a restaurant returned to the location in the future; impacts of the SUP on future use of the site; the goal of activating the space for the long term; the applicant's plans to properly maintain the site and keep it clean; possible plans for the interior of the building; toilet facilities will be provided in a trailer; and how dumpsters will be available, and the bathroom facilities will be maintained, but not connected to the sewer system. Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. as there were no speakers. Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Ron Garland to approve as with the conditions outlined by Planning and Zoning and staff recommendations. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble Voting Against: None 6.D First Reading - Renaming of Capella Parkway to Clear Skies Way First Reading of an Ordinance to approve the renaming of Capella Parkway to Clear Skies Way from Lakeway Boulevard to the terminus of the street -- Lua Saluone, P.E., Transportation Manager Saluone presented and reviewed the location of the road to be renamed. General discussion among Council and staff regarding the reason for the renaming to better reflect its tie to the Airport. Saluone read the Ordinance caption. Moved by Doug Noble; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble Voting Against: None 6.E First Reading - UDC Adoption Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a proposed adoption of a new Unified Development Code to replace existing Development Code and repealing of conflicting ordinances- Edgar I. Garcia, AICP - Director of Planning Garcia presented and reviewed: the City departments that contributed to the project; organizations outside of the City that contributed to the project; purpose and background of the UDC; reasons to update the UDC; UDC update process; UDC update highlights; and notable updates related to the reorganization of zoning districts, introduction of Residential Mix District, restructured Industrial Districts, dedicated Downtown and Old Town Chapter, creation of separate Tree Preservation Section (Chapter 10), introduction of Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts, and a clearer path to redevelopment with Administrative and Special Exceptions. He added that the major outcomes of the UDC update include clarity, housing diversity, environmental stewardship, predictability, and uniformity. Garcia then reviewed comments received from the postcard notifications; next steps for City Council; and how, at its July 21, 2026, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended Approval with a 7-0 vote. He added that the Planning and Zoning Commission provided the following comments: following the implementation of the updated UDC, staff should track any requests seeking to vary from the updated development standards; and staff should prioritize further updating and refining the code based on those requests. Garcia read the Ordinance caption. General discussion among Council and staff regarding the intent of tracking requests to look for trends; the total number of comments received was around 100; the City sent close to 100,000 postcards; staff did review all comments that were received to review for needed change considerations; and many thanks to City staff. Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. Larry David addressed the Council regarding the impact of the change in zoning on his business. Morris Williams addressed the Council regarding concerns with a road that could come across his property and impact his home, and the need for clarification on the appeal process. Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. General discussion among Council and staff after the motion regarding appreciation for staff and committee members and the years of work put into the process. Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Kevin Pitts to approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble Voting Against: None Adjournment Mayor Schroed)6r adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m. �1 s/were approved at the meeting of �'� U 1 Attest These minu Mayor