1. CALL SESSION TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION-Led by Fr. Piega of St. Patrick Catholic Church 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.0415, a member of the governing body may make an announcement about items of community interest during a meeting of the governing body without given notice of the subject of the announcement. Items of Community Interests include: (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; (2) information regarding holiday schedule; (3) an honorary or salutary recognition of public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person's public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition of the subdivision; (4) a reminder regarding social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the political subdivision; and (5) announcements involving imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the political subdivision that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. 5.1. General Comments from City Council 5.2. City Council Liaison Reports
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 May 6, 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.)
PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation No. 2021-003: Proclaiming May 2-8th, 2021 as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week."
Proclamation No. 2021-004: Proclaiming the Month of May "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month."
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9.1. Consideration and possible action on approving the April 15, 2021 City Council meeting minutes. 9.2. 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. (Second Reading)(City Attorney - C. Rosas- Grillet) 9.3. Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-021 Amending the Code of Ordinances Section 20.02.003 Partial exemption for ad valorem taxes imposed on the disabled to reduce the residence homestead exemption for disabled persons or surviving spouses to $30,000 beginning tax year 2021 and repealing the tax exemption beginning in tax year 2022. (Second Reading)(City Attorney - C. Rosas- Grillet) 9.4. 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; and expanding the eligibility criteria for members of the parks advisory board and the historic preservation commission. (Second Reading)(City Attorney-C. Rosas-Grillet) 9.5. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-065 Accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Mustang Creek Phase 2. (Anthony Host) 9.6. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-066 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Mustang Creek Phase 3. (Anthony Host) 9.7. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-067 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Mustang Creek CR 118 minor arterial phase 1. (Anthony Host) 9.8. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-073 approving an Interlocal Agreement for Conducting a Satellite Basic Peace Officer Course between the City of Hutto and the Capital Area Council of Governments. (Chief Hall) 9.9. Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-029 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22 Traffic and Vehicles, Article 22.03 Operation of Vehicles, Section 22.03.034 School Zones to modify the eligibility criteria for school zones. (Samuel Ray)
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; and expanding the eligibility criteria for members of the parks advisory board and the historic preservation commission. (Second Reading)(City Attorney-C. Rosas-Grillet)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-073 approving an Interlocal Agreement for Conducting a Satellite Basic Peace Officer Course between the City of Hutto and the Capital Area Council of Governments. (Chief Hall)
Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-029 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22 Traffic and Vehicles, Article 22.03 Operation of Vehicles, Section 22.03.034 School Zones to modify the eligibility criteria for school zones. (Samuel Ray)
Consideration and possible action regarding possible appointments, re-appointments and/or removals to City Boards, Commissions, Task Forces, Economic Development Corporations, Local Government Corporations and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Boards.
ORDINANCES Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. O- 2021-025 regarding a zoning change request for Chandler Corner Lots 2 and 4 from Single Family Rural (SF-R) to Industrial (I). (First Reading)(Ashley Lumpkin)
Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on the first and final reading of Ordinance No. O-2021-027 approving the proposed annexation of the Gola Tracts, 197.82 acres, more or less, of land, and to establish the base zoning for the property as SF-1 (Single-Family Residential). (First Reading)(Ashley Lumpkin).
Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on Resolution No. R- 2021-070, approving the Gola Preliminary Plat, 197.83 acres, more or less, of land, 576 residential lots, located on FM 1660 South. (Ashley Lumpkin)
Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on the first and final reading of Ordinance No. O-2021-028 approving the proposed annexation of the Titan Innovation Business Park Phase II, 106.66 acres, more or less, of land, and to establish the base zoning for the property as LI (Light Industrial). (First Reading) (Ashley Lumpkin).
RESOLUTIONS Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-068 Authorizing the City Manager to complete the purchase of five (5) replacement vehicles for the Police Department in the amount of $305,787.00 from Holiday Auto Group/Defender Supply through Tarrant County Cooperative Contract No. 2020-174. (Chief Hall)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-069 consenting to the creation of a Municipal Utility District to be known as Lakeside Municipal Utility District No. 9 and the inclusion or annexation of approximately 456.753 acres of land. (City Attorney- C. Rosas-Grillet)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-076 approving the Comprehensive Development and Consent Agreement between the City of Hutto, Robert M. Tiemann and Rowe Lane Development LTD and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. (City Attorney- C. Rosas-Grillet)
OTHER BUSINESS Presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Finance Report for the year ended September 30, 2020. (Lee Ann Huddleston)
Consideration and possible action regarding establishing Council protocols. (Mayor Snyder)
13. 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). 13.1. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Pending Legal Requests, Potential Claims and City Council Legal Requests. 13.2. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 and deliberate regarding 10 legal action necessary in connection with Texas Attorney General Opinion No. LP-0366 and River Creek Development Corporation; 2) Jones v. City of Hutto, et al, pending in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division; 3) City of Hutto, Texas v. Wolverine Interests, LLC, pending in Williamson County District Court and, 4) the engagement of Russell Rodriguez Hyde Bullock, LLP for legal services in connection therewith. (George Hyde) 13.3. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 551.071 relating to the CO-OP Master Development Agreement executed August 17, 2017, as amended and ancillary agreements entered into pursuant to the CO-OP Master Development Agreement executed August 17, 2017, as amended. (Mayor Snyder) 14. ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 14.1. Consideration 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. 14.2. Consideration and possible action on legal advice received in executive session regarding: 1) legal action necessary in connection with Texas Attorney General Opinion No. LP-0366 and River Creek Development Corporation; 2) Jones v. City of Hutto, et al, pending in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division; 3) City of Hutto, Texas v. Wolverine Interests, LLC and 4) engagement of Russell Rodriguez Hyde Bullock, LLP for legal services in connection therewith. (George Hyde) 56 Consider and possible action on legal advice pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 551.071 relating to the CO-OP Master Development Agreement executed August 17, 2017, as amended and ancillary agreements entered into pursuant to the CO-OP Master Development Agreement executed August 17, 2017, as amended. (Mayor Snyder) 15. ADJOURNMENT
May 06, 2021 City Council
1. CALL SESSION TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION-Led by Fr. Piega of St. Patrick Catholic Church 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.0415, a member of the governing body may make an announcement about items of community interest during a meeting of the governing body without given notice of the subject of the announcement. Items of Community Interests include: (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; (2) information regarding holiday schedule; (3) an honorary or salutary recognition of public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person's public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition of the subdivision; (4) a reminder regarding social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the political subdivision; and (5) announcements involving imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the political subdivision that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. 5.1. General Comments from City Council 5.2. City Council Liaison Reports
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 May 6, 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.)
PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation No. 2021-003: Proclaiming May 2-8th, 2021 as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week."
Proclamation No. 2021-004: Proclaiming the Month of May "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month."
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9.1. Consideration and possible action on approving the April 15, 2021 City Council meeting minutes. 9.2. 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. (Second Reading)(City Attorney - C. Rosas- Grillet) 9.3. Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-021 Amending the Code of Ordinances Section 20.02.003 Partial exemption for ad valorem taxes imposed on the disabled to reduce the residence homestead exemption for disabled persons or surviving spouses to $30,000 beginning tax year 2021 and repealing the tax exemption beginning in tax year 2022. (Second Reading)(City Attorney - C. Rosas- Grillet) 9.4. 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; and expanding the eligibility criteria for members of the parks advisory board and the historic preservation commission. (Second Reading)(City Attorney-C. Rosas-Grillet) 9.5. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-065 Accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Mustang Creek Phase 2. (Anthony Host) 9.6. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-066 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Mustang Creek Phase 3. (Anthony Host) 9.7. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-067 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Mustang Creek CR 118 minor arterial phase 1. (Anthony Host) 9.8. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-073 approving an Interlocal Agreement for Conducting a Satellite Basic Peace Officer Course between the City of Hutto and the Capital Area Council of Governments. (Chief Hall) 9.9. Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-029 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22 Traffic and Vehicles, Article 22.03 Operation of Vehicles, Section 22.03.034 School Zones to modify the eligibility criteria for school zones. (Samuel Ray)
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; and expanding the eligibility criteria for members of the parks advisory board and the historic preservation commission. (Second Reading)(City Attorney-C. Rosas-Grillet)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-073 approving an Interlocal Agreement for Conducting a Satellite Basic Peace Officer Course between the City of Hutto and the Capital Area Council of Governments. (Chief Hall)
Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. O-2021-029 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22 Traffic and Vehicles, Article 22.03 Operation of Vehicles, Section 22.03.034 School Zones to modify the eligibility criteria for school zones. (Samuel Ray)
Consideration and possible action regarding possible appointments, re-appointments and/or removals to City Boards, Commissions, Task Forces, Economic Development Corporations, Local Government Corporations and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Boards.
ORDINANCES Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. O- 2021-025 regarding a zoning change request for Chandler Corner Lots 2 and 4 from Single Family Rural (SF-R) to Industrial (I). (First Reading)(Ashley Lumpkin)
Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on the first and final reading of Ordinance No. O-2021-027 approving the proposed annexation of the Gola Tracts, 197.82 acres, more or less, of land, and to establish the base zoning for the property as SF-1 (Single-Family Residential). (First Reading)(Ashley Lumpkin).
Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on Resolution No. R- 2021-070, approving the Gola Preliminary Plat, 197.83 acres, more or less, of land, 576 residential lots, located on FM 1660 South. (Ashley Lumpkin)
Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on the first and final reading of Ordinance No. O-2021-028 approving the proposed annexation of the Titan Innovation Business Park Phase II, 106.66 acres, more or less, of land, and to establish the base zoning for the property as LI (Light Industrial). (First Reading) (Ashley Lumpkin).
RESOLUTIONS Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-068 Authorizing the City Manager to complete the purchase of five (5) replacement vehicles for the Police Department in the amount of $305,787.00 from Holiday Auto Group/Defender Supply through Tarrant County Cooperative Contract No. 2020-174. (Chief Hall)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-069 consenting to the creation of a Municipal Utility District to be known as Lakeside Municipal Utility District No. 9 and the inclusion or annexation of approximately 456.753 acres of land. (City Attorney- C. Rosas-Grillet)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-076 approving the Comprehensive Development and Consent Agreement between the City of Hutto, Robert M. Tiemann and Rowe Lane Development LTD and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. (City Attorney- C. Rosas-Grillet)
OTHER BUSINESS Presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Finance Report for the year ended September 30, 2020. (Lee Ann Huddleston)
Consideration and possible action regarding establishing Council protocols. (Mayor Snyder)
13. 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). 13.1. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Pending Legal Requests, Potential Claims and City Council Legal Requests. 13.2. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 and deliberate regarding 10 legal action necessary in connection with Texas Attorney General Opinion No. LP-0366 and River Creek Development Corporation; 2) Jones v. City of Hutto, et al, pending in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division; 3) City of Hutto, Texas v. Wolverine Interests, LLC, pending in Williamson County District Court and, 4) the engagement of Russell Rodriguez Hyde Bullock, LLP for legal services in connection therewith. (George Hyde) 13.3. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 551.071 relating to the CO-OP Master Development Agreement executed August 17, 2017, as amended and ancillary agreements entered into pursuant to the CO-OP Master Development Agreement executed August 17, 2017, as amended. (Mayor Snyder) 14. ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 14.1. Consideration 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. 14.2. Consideration and possible action on legal advice received in executive session regarding: 1) legal action necessary in connection with Texas Attorney General Opinion No. LP-0366 and River Creek Development Corporation; 2) Jones v. City of Hutto, et al, pending in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division; 3) City of Hutto, Texas v. Wolverine Interests, LLC and 4) engagement of Russell Rodriguez Hyde Bullock, LLP for legal services in connection therewith. (George Hyde) 56 Consider and possible action on legal advice pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 551.071 relating to the CO-OP Master Development Agreement executed August 17, 2017, as amended and ancillary agreements entered into pursuant to the CO-OP Master Development Agreement executed August 17, 2017, as amended. (Mayor Snyder) 15. ADJOURNMENT