Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
February 4, 2016
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 227kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 83kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 102kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 2.0mb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 320kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 672kb
Video
Agenda Items - February 4, 2016
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Item 1 - February 4, 2016
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of January 26, 2016, Council discussion and regular meeting of January 28, 2016.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - February 4, 2016
Authorize execution of a termination agreement with the Onion Creek Golf Group, LP in an amount not to exceed $648,213 relating to prior contracts for providing treated effluent to the Onion Creek Golf Course.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-002, Agenda Backup: Backup (Agreement), PDF, 139kb
20160204-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 3 - February 4, 2016
Authorize Ratification of Work Order Assignment Number 009 to the Group #16 ADA Sidewalk & Ramp Improvements Contract and Work Order Assignment Number 012 to the Group #17 ADA Sidewalk & Ramp Improvements Contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, INC., to provide for additional streetscape improvements, including an electronic marquee sign and electronic kiosks in an amount not to exceed $721,120.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-003, Agenda Backup: Backup (ACCD Ratification), PDF, 102kb
20160204-003, Agenda Backup: Backup (Sidewalk & Ramp #16 RCA.), PDF, 181kb
20160204-003, Agenda Backup: Backup (Sidewalk & Ramp #17 RCA), PDF, 3.2mb
20160204-003, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 183kb
20160204-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 4 - February 4, 2016
Authorize execution of a construction contract with M.A. SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC., for Austin Heights Neighborhood Water System Upgrades project in the amount of $1,692,497.50 plus an $84,624.87 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,777,122.37.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-004, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 80kb
20160204-004, Agenda Backup: MAP, PDF, 731kb
20160204-004, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 39kb
20160204-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 5 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following 10 staff recommended firms (or other qualified responders) to Request For Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP186: AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., CH2M HILL ENGINEERS, INC., CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., CP&Y, INC., CDM SMITH INC., HDR ENGINEERING, INC., JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC., BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION, ARCADIS U.S., INC., FREESE & NICHOLS, INC., for engineering services related to the 2016 Large Scale Water and Wastewater Facilities Engineering Services Rotation List for an estimated period of three years or until financial authorization is expended, with the total amount not to exceed $20,000,000 divided among the 10 firms.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-005, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 12kb
20160204-005, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 63kb
20160204-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 88kb
Item 6 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following five staff recommended firms (or other qualified responders) to Request For Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP187: ATKINS NORTH AMERICA, INC., COBB, FENDLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC., KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS, INC., WESTON SOLUTIONS, INC., K FRIESE & ASSOCIATES, INC., for engineering services for the 2016 Small Scale Water and Wastewater Facilities Engineering Services Rotation List for an estimated period of three years or until financial authorization is expended, with the total amount not to exceed $4,000,000 divided among the five firms.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-006, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 12kb
20160204-006, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 49kb
20160204-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 88kb
Item 7 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC., (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request For Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP191 to provide engineering services for Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Conversion to On-Site Generation of Sodium Hypochlorite Project for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-007, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 80kb
20160204-007, Agenda Backup: MATRIX, PDF, 8kb
20160204-007, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 43kb
20160204-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 8 - February 4, 2016
Authorize execution of a construction contract with RS ELLIS INC./SOUTHWEST CORPORATION, for Fire Station #8 and #32 Driveway Repairs for a total contract amount of $204,999 plus a 10% contingency in an amount not to exceed $225,499.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-008, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 66kb
20160204-008, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 39kb
20160204-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
Item 9 - February 4, 2016
Adopt a citizen-initiated ordinance, supported by a petition certified sufficient on February 2, to amend the City Code, Chapter 13-2 (Ground Transportation Passenger Services) relating to regulation of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-009, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (TNC Initiative), PDF, 224kb
20160204-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 10 - February 4, 2016
Approve an ordinance ordering a municipal election to be held on May 7, 2016, to submit to the voters a proposed citizen-initiated ordinance, certified sufficient on February 2, relating to regulation of Transportation Network Companies; providing for the conduct of the election, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 11 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with the African American Cultural Heritage District to provide educational, heritage preservation, and economic development programs and services in the District in an amount not to exceed $300,000, and include two additional 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $300,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $900,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 12 - February 4, 2016
Authorize the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 for a 12-month extension of an interlocal agreement with AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT for parent support specialist services in an amount not to exceed $684,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,934,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-012, Agenda Backup: Backup (Amendment 1), PDF, 136kb
20160204-012, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 2.3mb
20160204-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 13 - February 4, 2016
Authorize the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Social Services Contract with RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION for expanded youth services increasing the contract amount by $35,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $385,400.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-013, Agenda Backup: Backup (Original Contract), PDF, 1.8mb
20160204-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 14 - February 4, 2016
Authorize the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Social Services Contract with AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT for after school enrichment services for an additional amount of $520,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,441,833.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-014, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement (Base Contract), PDF, 1.6mb
20160204-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 15 - February 4, 2016
Approve the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT for a mentoring project in an amount not to exceed $15,000, for an eight-month term from February 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016, with five 12-month renewal options in an amount not to exceed $15,000 per renewal option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $90,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-015, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 136kb
20160204-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 16 - February 4, 2016
Approve a settlement in Mercer et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. 1:13-cv-00830, in the United States District Court for the Western Division of Texas. (Related to the July 26, 2013 officer-involved shooting)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 17 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (AISD), for the use by the Austin Convention Center (ACC) of approximately 4,800 square feet of warehouse space at 3701 Woodbury Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704 (District 3), in exchange for rental concessions at the ACC facility in an amount not to exceed $114,300 over a thirty-six (36) month period.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-017, Agenda Backup: Backup (1st amendment to ILA), PDF, 50kb
20160204-017, Agenda Backup: Backup (2nd amendment to ILA), PDF, 47kb
20160204-017, Agenda Backup: Backup (Original ILA), PDF, 209kb
20160204-017, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 577kb
20160204-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 18 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire two permanent wastewater easements totaling approximately 11,296 square feet and two temporary working space easements totaling approximately 6,209 square feet for the Parmer Lane Interceptor Project, located in the Parmer Village Condominiums, City of Austin, Williamson County, Texas 78729, from THE INDIVIDUAL UNIT OWNERS OF PARMER VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS AND PARMER VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY, INC., A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, in an amount not to exceed $59,719 (District 6).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-018, Agenda Backup: Field Notes (2,329 s.f. TWSE-2), PDF, 198kb
20160204-018, Agenda Backup: Field Notes (3,880 s.f. TWSE-1), PDF, 197kb
20160204-018, Agenda Backup: Field Notes (4,625 s.f. WWE-1), PDF, 220kb
20160204-018, Agenda Backup: Field Notes (6,671 s.f. WWE-2), PDF, 198kb
20160204-018, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 81kb
20160204-018, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.1mb
20160204-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 19 - February 4, 2016
Approve a resolution regarding the renaming of the Austin Tennis Center, located at 7800 Johnny Morris Road.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-019, Agenda Backup: Backup (Austin Tennis Center Renaming - Application A), PDF, 172kb
20160204-019, Agenda Backup: Backup (Austin Tennis Center Renaming - Application B), PDF, 211kb
20160204-019, Agenda Backup: Board Recommendation, PDF, 33kb
20160204-019, Agenda Backup: Board Recommendation, PDF, 31kb
20160204-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 16kb
20160204-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 20 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District to identify, develop and maintain 5 pocket parks on existing school sites to address current park access service gaps.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 21 - February 4, 2016
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to transfer out $1,100,000 to the General Fund; amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 General Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) transferring in $1,100,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund; and appropriating $1,500,000, which includes $400,000 in estimated fees, to increase expenditures in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Police Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) for public safety support for the Spring Festival Season.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 23kb
20160204-021, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Budget Stabilization Reserve), PDF, 192kb
20160204-021, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (General Fund), PDF, 198kb
20160204-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 22 - February 4, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with FORSYTHE BROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC to provide magnesium hydroxide slurry and equipment in an amount not to exceed $1,203,060, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $401,020 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,406,120.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 102kb
Item 23 - February 4, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with CENTRAL WASTE AND RECYCLING, for disposal of debris materials from wastewater treatment plants in an amount not to exceed $1,461,096, with three 12-month extension options in amounts not to exceed $487,032 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed, $2,922,192.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 93kb
Item 24 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with AIR TRANSPORT IT SERVICES, INC. for software maintenance and support for the Shared Use Passenger Processing System at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $1,162,311, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $406,368 for the first option and $416,309 for the second option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,984,988.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 25 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with MIDWEST TAPE, LLC., for digital subscriptions to enable access to digital video, music and audiobook content for library patrons in an amount not to exceed $150,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 26 - February 4, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with TECHLINE INC. to provide decorative luminaires, street lights and poles in an amount not to exceed $731,502, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $243,834 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,463,004.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 94kb
Item 27 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with PASSUR AEROSPACE to provide landing fee management software in an amount not to exceed $84,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $74,160 for the first option and $76,380 for the second option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $234,540.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 28 - February 4, 2016
Approve ratification of a contract with ABB, INC., for the purchase and installation of human machine interface displays and power supply units to replace defective units at Austin Energy's Fiesta Substation, in an amount not to exceed $86,765.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-028, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 78kb
20160204-028, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 25kb
20160204-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 29 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with SCS FIELD SERVICES, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal SLW0503, to provide landfill maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $315,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $105,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $630,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-029, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 10kb
20160204-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
Item 30 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with CREATIVE CONSUMER RESEARCH INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal RMJ0302, for marketing research service studies, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $300,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-030, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 125kb
20160204-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 31 - February 4, 2016
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of four interlocal agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation for the City to furnish, install, and be reimbursed for traffic signal equipment placed along IH 35 and along FM 734.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160204-031, PDF, 62kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 30kb
20160204-031, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A ( FM 734 at Riata Vista East), PDF, 18kb
20160204-031, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B (IH-35 at Oltorf), PDF, 14kb
20160204-031, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C (IH-35 at Slaughter Creek), PDF, 17kb
20160204-031, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D (IH-35 at Wm Cannon & IH-35 at Stassney Ln), PDF, 16kb
20160204-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 32 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Hays County for the City to install, maintain and upgrade traffic signal equipment for Hays County.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-032, Agenda Backup: Draft Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 100kb
20160204-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
Item 33 - February 4, 2016
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (D) to reflect the correct speed limit of 35 miles per hour on Lamar Boulevard (North) from 744 feet north of Oakbrook Trail (mile point 3.398) to 375 feet south of Little Oak Drive (mile point 3.725) during certain times, for students attending Brentwood Christian School; and declaring an emergency.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160204-033, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-033, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20160204-033, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 811kb
20160204-033, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20160204-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 34 - February 4, 2016
Authorize payment of the City’s membership fees for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 to the Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-034, Agenda Backup: Backup (List of Executive Committee Members), PDF, 46kb
20160204-034, Agenda Backup: Backup (Q&A Response), PDF, 142kb
20160204-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 35 - February 4, 2016
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-035, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 60kb
20160204-035, Agenda Late Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 75kb
Item 36 - February 4, 2016
Approve a resolution stating the council’s desired purposes for the council committee system.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-036, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 79kb
20160204-036, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 58kb
20160204-036, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Resolution - Casar, PDF, 71kb
Item 37 - February 4, 2016
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a work plan for reviewing and discussing key components of Austin Energy's electric rate adjustment proposal for Council consideration.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160204-037, PDF, 67kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-037, Agenda Backup: Backup (Draft Schedule and Topics), PDF, 56kb
20160204-037, Agenda Backup: Electric Rate Adjustment Workplan - Draft Resolution, PDF, 32kb
20160204-037, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20160204-037, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 154kb
20160204-037, Agenda Late Backup: Council Question and Answer, PDF, 30kb
20160204-037, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Schedule & Topics - MPT Tovo, PDF, 30kb
Item 38 - February 4, 2016
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of developing a live/work project with Artspace, and to consider the City-owned tract located at 4711 Winnebago Lane as a potential location for this project.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160204-038, PDF, 72kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20160204-038, PDF, 218kb
Staff Response 20160204-038, PDF, 354kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-038, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20160204-038, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 97kb
Item 39 - February 4, 2016
Set a public hearing to consider the temporary use of approximately 1,870 square feet of indoor space within the Turner Roberts Recreation Center, located on dedicated parkland known as Colony District Park, 7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, Texas 78724, for the purpose of providing temporary health clinic services to the surrounding community, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time, February 25, 2016, 4:00 pm at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 40 - February 4, 2016
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance adopting the local standards of care for the Parks and Recreation Department's youth recreation programs. (Suggested date and time: February 25, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 301 W. Second Street).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-040, Agenda Backup: Local Standards of Care - Fact Sheet., PDF, 47kb
20160204-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 41 - February 4, 2016
Set a public hearing to consider the use of dedicated parkland, known as Metz Park (District 3), for approximately 2,049 square feet of permanent access for operation and control of the Pedernales Substation as part of the Holly Street Power Plant Decommissioning and Demolition Project, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time: March 3, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-041, Agenda Backup: Backup (Ordinance No. 850502-U), PDF, 1.9mb
20160204-041, Agenda Backup: Field Notes (2,049 s.f. permanent access), PDF, 223kb
20160204-041, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 487kb
20160204-041, Agenda Backup: Map (CAD Drawing), PDF, 96kb
20160204-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 42 - February 4, 2016
Discussion regarding compensation for the Municipal Civil Service Commissioners.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-042, Agenda Backup: Audit & Finance Committee Report, PDF, 376kb
20160204-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
Item 43 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services agreement with Boulette Golden and Martin (BG&M) for outside legal counsel services for the Municipal Civil Service Commission Appeal Hearings for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, in an amount not to exceed $34,500.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-043, Agenda Backup: Audit & Finance Committee Report, PDF, 221kb
20160204-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 44 - February 4, 2016
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Resource Recovery Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to increase revenue by $1,450,001; increase transfers out by $1,450,001; and amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Resource Recovery Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-002) to transfer in and appropriate $1,450,001 from the Austin Resource Recovery Operating Budget for facility development and construction. Related to Item #45.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-044, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 52kb
20160204-044, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Capital Budget), PDF, 36kb
20160204-044, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Operating Budget), PDF, 189kb
20160204-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
20160204-044, Agenda Backup: Revised Council Committee Report (Audit and Finance), PDF, 68kb
20160204-044, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 89kb
20160204-044, Agenda Late Backup: Council Question and Answer, PDF, 57kb
Item 45 - February 4, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell approximately 9.405 acres of land, located at Lot 1, Block "E", Missouri-Pacific Industrial Park, Section One, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 52, Page 21 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 4711 Winnebago Lane, to Jimmy Nassour in the amount of $1,450,001 for the land (District 2). Related to Item #44.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-045, Agenda Backup: Map (Contour Lines), PDF, 392kb
20160204-045, Agenda Backup: Map (Existing and Proposed Easements), PDF, 361kb
20160204-045, Agenda Backup: Map (Fully Developed Floodplain), PDF, 412kb
20160204-045, Agenda Backup: Memo (08/07/15 - ORES - Sale of City Assets), PDF, 12.0mb
20160204-045, Agenda Backup: Memo (1/25/16 - ORES - Sales Review Process), PDF, 258kb
20160204-045, Agenda Backup: Memo (11/17/15 - ARR - Budget Amendment and Land Sale), PDF, 966kb
20160204-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
20160204-045, Agenda Backup: Revised Council Committee Report (Audit and Finance), PDF, 69kb
20160204-045, Agenda Late Backup: Council Question and Answer, PDF, 30kb
20160204-045, Agenda Late Backup: Council Question and Answer, PDF, 56kb
Item 46 - February 4, 2016
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance that creates a reasonable accommodations process.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160204-046, PDF, 158kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-046, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20160204-046, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Health and Human Services - September 16, 2015), PDF, 53kb
20160204-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 50kb
20160204-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 47 - February 4, 2016
Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple 25 properties at risk of flooding in the 25-year floodplain located within the Williamson Creek Watershed, in a total amount for the acquisition not to exceed $10,000,000, establishing acquisition and relocation guidelines, and waiving the requirements of City Code Chapter 14-3 (District 2 and District 3).
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160204-047, PDF, 124kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-047, Agenda Backup: Backup (Memo to OSESC), PDF, 222kb
20160204-047, Agenda Backup: Backup (Ordinance No. 20150601-021), PDF, 51kb
20160204-047, Agenda Backup: Backup (Project Funding Strategy), PDF, 57kb
20160204-047, Agenda Backup: Backup (Resolution No. 20140908-011), PDF, 54kb
20160204-047, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Open Space - December 3, 2015), PDF, 96kb
20160204-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20160204-047, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Map), PDF, 1.1mb
20160204-047, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 41kb
20160204-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 48 - February 4, 2016
Approve code amendment recommendations for the naming of city parks and facilities.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-048, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Open Space - January 27, 2016), PDF, 97kb
20160204-048, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 55kb
20160204-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 49 - February 4, 2016
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Onion Creek Floodplain Buyout Program Project for the fee simple acquisition of Lot 5, Block B, Yarrabee Bend Section One, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 74, Page 37, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $151,000. The owner of the needed property interest is Loghan Pineda a/k/a Loghan Kronos Pineda f/k/a Francisco Pineda. The property is located entirely in District 2, at 7402 Wild Onion Drive, Austin, Texas 78744-6563. The general route covered by this project includes the area along Lower Onion Creek, in the Onion Creek Forest, Onion Creek Plantation and Yarrabee Bend neighborhoods, near the intersection of South Pleasant Valley Road and East William Cannon Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas (District 2).
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160204-049, PDF, 62kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-049, Agenda Backup: Backup (Executed PPA), PDF, 1.7mb
20160204-049, Agenda Backup: Backup (Resolution No. 20081120-013), PDF, 1.1mb
20160204-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 523kb
20160204-049, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Legal Description), PDF, 25kb
20160204-049, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20160204-049, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 602kb
20160204-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 50 - February 4, 2016
Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 51 - February 4, 2016
Discuss legal issues related to prevailing and living wage provisions in City contracts (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
Item 52 - February 4, 2016
Discuss legal issues related to a potential election in May 2016 concerning Transportation Network Companies and other potential ballot measures (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 53 - February 4, 2016
Briefing on Council Appointee Performance Review Process.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160204-053, Agenda Late Backup: Presentation - Council Appointee Performance Review Process, PDF, 447kb
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