PUBLIC COMMENT Any citizen wishing to speak during public comment may do so after completing the required registration form. The purpose of this item is to allow the residents of Hutto and other interested persons an opportunity to address the City Council on agenda issues and on non-agenda issues that are a matter of the jurisdiction of the City Council (i.e., City policy or legislative issues). Non-agenda issues regarding daily operational or administrative matters should be first dealt with at the administrative level by calling City Hall at (512) 759-4839during business hours. Each person providing public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Any citizen wishing to speak during public comment may do so after completing the required registration form. Comments for this meeting may also be sent to comments@huttotx.gov PRIOR to 4:00 pm on April 15, 2021. The email must include name, address, phone # and email to be recognized properly. Citizens wishing to comment by phone may call: Toll Free Call In: 1-800-717-4201, Conference ID: 242-3288 Once you are in the conference call press *5 to signal that you are requesting to speak during public comment. (Note: The Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, prohibits the City Council from fully discussing, debating, or considering subjects for which public notice has not been given on the agenda. Issues that cannot be referred to the City Staff for action may be placed on the agenda of a future City Council Session.)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 7.1. Consideration and possible action on approving the April 1, 2021 City Council meeting minutes. 7.2. Consideration and possible action on approving the March 18, 2021 City Council meeting minutes. 7.4. Consideration and possible action on the proposed Hutto Crossing Industrial Park Lot 2 Block A Replat, 9.745 acres, more of less, of land, 2 commercial lots, located on Park Central Drive. (Ashley Lumpkin) 7.5. Consideration and possible action on the proposed Southgate Phase 3 Final Plat, 36.291 acres, more of less, of land, 149 single-family lots, located on Kaatz Lane. (Ashley Lumpkin) 7.6. Consideration and possible action on the proposed Star Ranch Commercial Block C Lot 4 Final Plat, 1.66 acres, more of less, of land, 1 commercial lot, located on Star Ranch Boulevard. (Ashley Lumpkin) 7.7. Consideration and possible action on the proposed Wilco Ranch Phase 2 Section 2 Final Plat, 25.236 acres, more of less, of land, 136 single-family lots, located on CR 119 (Ed Schmidt Boulevard). (Ashley Lumpkin) 7.8. Consideration and possible action on the proposed Wilco Ranch Section 3 Phase 2 Final Plat, 12.530 acres, more of less, of land, 65 single-family lots, located on CR 119 (Ed Schmidt Boulevard). (Ashley Lumpkin)
Consideration and possible action on the proposed Cottonwood Creek Phase 2 Final Plat, 22.725 acres, more of less, of land, 101 single-family lots, located on Branson Boulevard. (Ashley Lumpkin)
ORDINANCES Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-014 amending Ordinance No. O-18-07-19-9A Exhibit B Schedule 2 the Transportation Impact Fee Collection Rate Per Service Unit. (First Reading)(Samuel Ray)
Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-019 Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 1, Article 1.02 City Council, adding Section 1.02.002 Mayor Pro Tem adding section 1.02.002, Mayor Pro Tem, to provide for the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem in the event of a vacancy. (City Attorney)
Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-020 Amending the Code of Ordinances Section 20.02.002 Partial exemption for ad valorem taxes imposed on the elderly to reduce the residence homestead exemption for persons age 65 or older, or surviving spouse, to $30,000 beginning tax year 2021 and repealing the tax exemption beginning in tax year 2022. (City Attorney)
Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-020 Amending the Code of Ordinances Section 20.02.002 Partial exemption for ad valorem taxes imposed on the elderly to reduce the residence homestead exemption for persons age 65 or older, or surviving spouse, to $30,000 beginning tax year 2021 and repealing the tax exemption beginning in tax year 2022. (City Attorney)
Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-022 Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article 2.02 Boards, Commissions and Authorities altering the appointment process of certain members of boards, commissions, and authorities appointed by the city council; removing the attendance requirement for such boards, commissions, and authorities; expanding the eligibility criteria for members of the parks advisory board and the historic preservation commission. (City Attorney)
Consideration of a public hearing and possible recommendation on the proposed Unified Development Code (2020 Edition, as amended), Ordinance No. O-2021-024 Ordinance amendment to the Code of Ordinances (2014 Edition, as amended), Chapter 16, Article 16.02 Unified Development Code (UDC) Chapter 4, Section 10.403, Bulk, Setbacks and Buffers. (Ashley Lumpkin)
Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-19-01-03-8A Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 22 Traffic and Vehicles, Article 22.03 Operation of Vehicles, Section 22.03.034 School Zones and Article 22.07 Traffic Schedules, Section 22.07.002 School Zones. (Mayor Snyder)
RESOLUTIONS Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-051 supporting the proposed Low-Income Housing Tax Credit project by the Roers Companies on a tract of land zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District. (Ashley Lumpkin)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R- 2021-054 authorizing the City Manager to execute a License Agreement between the City of Hutto, Texas and Durango Farms Homeowners Association, Inc. (City Attorney)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-055 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for a Noise Abatement Study for the Brushy Creek Amphitheater.
Consideration and possible action on Resolution R-2021-056 declaring the office of Councilmember, Place 5, vacant.
Consideration and possible action on selecting a qualified replacement to fulfill the remainder of Council member Patti Martinez's remaining term.
Consideration and possible action regarding additional public safety training. (Mayor Snyder)
Consideration and possible action on a policy and procedure for the naming of City Parks, Recreational Areas and Facilities. (Anthony Host)
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council for the City of Hutto reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above as authorized by the Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Litigation/Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding real property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding gifts and donations), 551.074 (Deliberations regarding personnel matters) or 551.076 (Deliberations regarding deployment/implementation of security personnel or devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations). 11.1. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Pending Legal Requests, Potential Claims and City Council Legal Requests. 11.2. Receive Legal Advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 relating to pending litigation, to wit: Legacy Hutto, LLC. v. City of Hutto , pending in the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; Preston Hollow Capital, LLC v. Cottonwood Development Corporation, et al; pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division and Longhorn Title Company v. Preston Hollow Capital, LLC, et. al; pending in the District Court in Williamson County, Texas. 12. ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 12.1. Consider and possible action related to legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Pending Legal Requests, Potential Claims and City Council Legal Requests. 12.2. Consideration and possible action on Legal Advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 relating to pending litigation, to wit: Legacy Hutto, LLC. v. City of Hutto , pending in the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; Preston Hollow Capital, LLC v. Cottonwood Development Corporation, et al; pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division and Longhorn Title Company v. Preston Hollow Capital, LLC, et. al; pending in the District Court in Williamson County, Texas. 13. ADJOURNMENT
Apr 15, 2021 City Council
PUBLIC COMMENT Any citizen wishing to speak during public comment may do so after completing the required registration form. The purpose of this item is to allow the residents of Hutto and other interested persons an opportunity to address the City Council on agenda issues and on non-agenda issues that are a matter of the jurisdiction of the City Council (i.e., City policy or legislative issues). Non-agenda issues regarding daily operational or administrative matters should be first dealt with at the administrative level by calling City Hall at (512) 759-4839during business hours. Each person providing public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Any citizen wishing to speak during public comment may do so after completing the required registration form. Comments for this meeting may also be sent to comments@huttotx.gov PRIOR to 4:00 pm on April 15, 2021. The email must include name, address, phone # and email to be recognized properly. Citizens wishing to comment by phone may call: Toll Free Call In: 1-800-717-4201, Conference ID: 242-3288 Once you are in the conference call press *5 to signal that you are requesting to speak during public comment. (Note: The Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, prohibits the City Council from fully discussing, debating, or considering subjects for which public notice has not been given on the agenda. Issues that cannot be referred to the City Staff for action may be placed on the agenda of a future City Council Session.)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 7.1. Consideration and possible action on approving the April 1, 2021 City Council meeting minutes. 7.2. Consideration and possible action on approving the March 18, 2021 City Council meeting minutes. 7.4. Consideration and possible action on the proposed Hutto Crossing Industrial Park Lot 2 Block A Replat, 9.745 acres, more of less, of land, 2 commercial lots, located on Park Central Drive. (Ashley Lumpkin) 7.5. Consideration and possible action on the proposed Southgate Phase 3 Final Plat, 36.291 acres, more of less, of land, 149 single-family lots, located on Kaatz Lane. (Ashley Lumpkin) 7.6. Consideration and possible action on the proposed Star Ranch Commercial Block C Lot 4 Final Plat, 1.66 acres, more of less, of land, 1 commercial lot, located on Star Ranch Boulevard. (Ashley Lumpkin) 7.7. Consideration and possible action on the proposed Wilco Ranch Phase 2 Section 2 Final Plat, 25.236 acres, more of less, of land, 136 single-family lots, located on CR 119 (Ed Schmidt Boulevard). (Ashley Lumpkin) 7.8. Consideration and possible action on the proposed Wilco Ranch Section 3 Phase 2 Final Plat, 12.530 acres, more of less, of land, 65 single-family lots, located on CR 119 (Ed Schmidt Boulevard). (Ashley Lumpkin)
Consideration and possible action on the proposed Cottonwood Creek Phase 2 Final Plat, 22.725 acres, more of less, of land, 101 single-family lots, located on Branson Boulevard. (Ashley Lumpkin)
ORDINANCES Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-014 amending Ordinance No. O-18-07-19-9A Exhibit B Schedule 2 the Transportation Impact Fee Collection Rate Per Service Unit. (First Reading)(Samuel Ray)
Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-019 Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 1, Article 1.02 City Council, adding Section 1.02.002 Mayor Pro Tem adding section 1.02.002, Mayor Pro Tem, to provide for the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem in the event of a vacancy. (City Attorney)
Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-020 Amending the Code of Ordinances Section 20.02.002 Partial exemption for ad valorem taxes imposed on the elderly to reduce the residence homestead exemption for persons age 65 or older, or surviving spouse, to $30,000 beginning tax year 2021 and repealing the tax exemption beginning in tax year 2022. (City Attorney)
Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-020 Amending the Code of Ordinances Section 20.02.002 Partial exemption for ad valorem taxes imposed on the elderly to reduce the residence homestead exemption for persons age 65 or older, or surviving spouse, to $30,000 beginning tax year 2021 and repealing the tax exemption beginning in tax year 2022. (City Attorney)
Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-022 Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article 2.02 Boards, Commissions and Authorities altering the appointment process of certain members of boards, commissions, and authorities appointed by the city council; removing the attendance requirement for such boards, commissions, and authorities; expanding the eligibility criteria for members of the parks advisory board and the historic preservation commission. (City Attorney)
Consideration of a public hearing and possible recommendation on the proposed Unified Development Code (2020 Edition, as amended), Ordinance No. O-2021-024 Ordinance amendment to the Code of Ordinances (2014 Edition, as amended), Chapter 16, Article 16.02 Unified Development Code (UDC) Chapter 4, Section 10.403, Bulk, Setbacks and Buffers. (Ashley Lumpkin)
Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-19-01-03-8A Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 22 Traffic and Vehicles, Article 22.03 Operation of Vehicles, Section 22.03.034 School Zones and Article 22.07 Traffic Schedules, Section 22.07.002 School Zones. (Mayor Snyder)
RESOLUTIONS Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-051 supporting the proposed Low-Income Housing Tax Credit project by the Roers Companies on a tract of land zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District. (Ashley Lumpkin)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R- 2021-054 authorizing the City Manager to execute a License Agreement between the City of Hutto, Texas and Durango Farms Homeowners Association, Inc. (City Attorney)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-055 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for a Noise Abatement Study for the Brushy Creek Amphitheater.
Consideration and possible action on Resolution R-2021-056 declaring the office of Councilmember, Place 5, vacant.
Consideration and possible action on selecting a qualified replacement to fulfill the remainder of Council member Patti Martinez's remaining term.
Consideration and possible action regarding additional public safety training. (Mayor Snyder)
Consideration and possible action on a policy and procedure for the naming of City Parks, Recreational Areas and Facilities. (Anthony Host)
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council for the City of Hutto reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above as authorized by the Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Litigation/Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding real property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding gifts and donations), 551.074 (Deliberations regarding personnel matters) or 551.076 (Deliberations regarding deployment/implementation of security personnel or devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations). 11.1. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Pending Legal Requests, Potential Claims and City Council Legal Requests. 11.2. Receive Legal Advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 relating to pending litigation, to wit: Legacy Hutto, LLC. v. City of Hutto , pending in the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; Preston Hollow Capital, LLC v. Cottonwood Development Corporation, et al; pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division and Longhorn Title Company v. Preston Hollow Capital, LLC, et. al; pending in the District Court in Williamson County, Texas. 12. ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 12.1. Consider and possible action related to legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Pending Legal Requests, Potential Claims and City Council Legal Requests. 12.2. Consideration and possible action on Legal Advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 relating to pending litigation, to wit: Legacy Hutto, LLC. v. City of Hutto , pending in the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; Preston Hollow Capital, LLC v. Cottonwood Development Corporation, et al; pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division and Longhorn Title Company v. Preston Hollow Capital, LLC, et. al; pending in the District Court in Williamson County, Texas. 13. ADJOURNMENT