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February 25, 2016 Austin City Council Regular Meeting

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Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
February 25, 2016


 

Meeting Agenda

  Agenda,  242kb

 

Changes to the Meeting Agenda

  Agenda Addendum,  68kb

  Agenda Changes and Corrections,  96kb

 

Council Questions and Answers

  Agenda Questions and Answers,  7.8mb

 

Approved Meeting Minutes

  Minutes,  355kb

 

Closed Caption Transcript

  Transcript,  611kb

 

Video

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Agenda Items - February 25, 2016

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Item 1 - February 25, 2016

Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of February 9, 2016, regular meeting of February 11, 2016, council discussion of February 16, 2016 and special called meeting of February 17, 2016.

 

There are no documents published for this agenda item.

 


Item 2 - February 25, 2016

Authorize issuance of a rebate to Foundation Communities for performing energy efficiency improvements at the Trails at the Park Apartments located at 815 W. Slaughter Lane, in an amount not to exceed $62,367. (District 5)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-002, Agenda Backup: Backup (Project Fact Sheet),  PDF,  43kb

  20160225-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  63kb

 


Item 3 - February 25, 2016

Authorize issuance of a rebate to Nimes Capital, for performing energy efficiency improvements at The Ballpark Austin Apartments located at 4600 Elmont Drive, in an amount not to exceed $85,595. (District 3)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-003, Agenda Backup: Project Fact Sheet,  PDF,  69kb

  20160225-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  63kb

 


Item 4 - February 25, 2016

Authorize issuance of a rebate to Oracle America Inc., for the installation of energy efficiency measures at its data center located at 11400 N. Lamar Blvd., in an amount not to exceed $118,808. (District 7)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-004, Agenda Backup: Backup (Project Fact Sheet),  PDF,  37kb

  20160225-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  62kb

 


Item 5 - February 25, 2016

Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the cost reimbursement agreement with FIRST CONTINENTAL INVESTMENT COMPANY, LTD. to increase the amount of the City’s cost reimbursement by $13,580.10 for a total amount not to exceed $291,512.10.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  80kb

  20160225-005, Agenda Backup: Map,  PDF,  329kb

  20160225-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  60kb

 


Item 6 - February 25, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Williamson County for relocation and adjustment of water and wastewater facilities in the amount of $1,010,224.50 plus an $85,970.65 contingency for a total of $1,096,195.15.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-006, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  81kb

  20160225-006, Agenda Backup: Map,  PDF,  166kb

  20160225-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  62kb

 


Item 7 - February 25, 2016

Authorize exempted sole source procurements for the Department of Aviation's membership in Airports Council International – North America in a total amount not to exceed $100,000.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  57kb

 


Item 8 - February 25, 2016

Authorize execution of a construction contract with L.D. TEBBEN CO., INC for CLMC531A, Rutherford Lane Renovations Rebid, in the amount of $1,069,814 plus a $106,981.40 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,176,795.40.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-008, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  108kb

  20160225-008, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary,  PDF,  39kb

  20160225-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  73kb

 


Item 9 - February 25, 2016

Authorize execution of Change Order #3 to the construction contract with FACILITIES REHABILITATION, INC. (MBE/MH), for the Barrington Way Force Main Reroute and Gravity System Upgrade project in the amount of $260,384, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,932,088.70.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-009, Agenda Backup: Authorization History,  PDF,  34kb

  20160225-009, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  81kb

  20160225-009, Agenda Backup: Map,  PDF,  237kb

  20160225-009, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary,  PDF,  38kb

  20160225-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  71kb

 


Item 10 - February 25, 2016

Authorize execution of Change Order #4 to the construction contract with MOUNTAIN CASCADE OF TEXAS, LLC, for the Bellingham Meadows/William Wallace Lift Station Wastewater Relief Main in the amount of $167,470, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,943,415.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-010, Agenda Backup: Authorization History,  PDF,  45kb

  20160225-010, Agenda Backup: Backup (William Wallace Lift),  PDF,  192kb

  20160225-010, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  80kb

  20160225-010, Agenda Backup: Map,  PDF,  329kb

  20160225-010, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary,  PDF,  44kb

  20160225-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  71kb

 


Item 11 - February 25, 2016

Authorize the use of the competitive sealed proposal procurement method for solicitation of construction improvements to the Eliza Springs Amphitheater at the Barton Springs Pool.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-011, Agenda Backup: Memo,  PDF,  313kb

  20160225-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  70kb

 


Item 12 - February 25, 2016

Authorize negotiation of a professional services agreement with CDM SMITH, INC. (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request For Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP179, to provide consulting services for the Integrated Water Resource Plan in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-012, Agenda Backup: Backup (Summary of CDM Smith Team Experience),  PDF,  143kb

  20160225-012, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  79kb

  20160225-012, Agenda Backup: Matrix,  PDF,  14kb

  20160225-012, Agenda Backup: Memo,  PDF,  70kb

  20160225-012, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary,  PDF,  61kb

  20160225-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  86kb

 


Item 13 - February 25, 2016

Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager and other city officers to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to enter into a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development loan in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 under Section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended to finance the Family Business Loan Program.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20160225-013,  PDF,  2.0mb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  38kb

  20160225-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Note),  PDF,  676kb

  20160225-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B (Contract),  PDF,  1.4mb

  20160225-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C (Custodial Agreement),  PDF,  510kb

  20160225-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  62kb

 


Item 14 - February 25, 2016

Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Emergency Medical Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No 20150908-001) to accept and appropriate $2,601 in additional grant funds from the CAPITAL AREA TRAUMA REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL for the purchase of supplies and equipment to assist in the delivery of patient care.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20160225-014,  PDF,  27kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  17kb

  20160225-014, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  64kb

  20160225-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  61kb

 


Item 15 - February 25, 2016

Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to transfer out $160,000 to the General Fund; and amending the General Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to transfer in $160,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund; and to appropriate $160,000 to increase expenditures in the Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget for childcare services for families in the Passages Program.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20160225-015,  PDF,  37kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  17kb

  20160225-015, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund),  PDF,  47kb

  20160225-015, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (General Fund),  PDF,  48kb

  20160225-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  68kb

 


Item 16 - February 25, 2016

Approve a resolution establishing a process for performance reviews of the City Manager, City Clerk, City Auditor, and Clerk of the Municipal Court.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20160225-016,  PDF,  238kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-016, Agenda Backup: Backup (Memo from Mayor 1.6.16),  PDF,  354kb

  20160225-016, Agenda Backup: Backup (Staff Briefing 2.4.16),  PDF,  447kb

  20160225-016, Agenda Backup: Backup (Staff Memo to Mayor and Council 02.03.16),  PDF,  533kb

  20160225-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  49kb

  20160225-016, Agenda Backup: Exhibit 1,  PDF,  1.1mb

  20160225-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  63kb

 


Item 17 - February 25, 2016

Approve a resolution supporting the City’s participation in the Open Government Partnership subnational pilot program.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20160225-017,  PDF,  57kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  44kb

  20160225-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  71kb

 


Item 18 - February 25, 2016

Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by the Housing Authority of Travis County, or an affiliated entity, for an award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance rehabilitation of two multi-family housing developments, Summit Oaks Apartments, located at 11607 Sierra Nevada Lane (District 10) and the Alexander Oaks Apartments, located at 6119 Valiant Circle (District 8).

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20160225-018,  PDF,  27kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-018, Agenda Backup: Backup,  PDF,  785kb

  20160225-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  30kb

  20160225-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  89kb

 


Item 19 - February 25, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month and 19-day lease extension for approximately 4,934 rentable square feet of office space for the Treasury Office, located at 700 Lavaca Street, Suite 940, from TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, in an amount not to exceed $472,094.25 (District 9).

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-019, Agenda Backup: Map,  PDF,  389kb

  20160225-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  75kb

 


Item 20 - February 25, 2016

Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $25,000 for the Connecting Children to Nature Planning Grant.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20160225-020,  PDF,  29kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  12kb

  20160225-020, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  50kb

  20160225-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  60kb

 


Item 21 - February 25, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation contract with Travis County to design, construct, and manage a multi-use trail, a portion of which will cross the Onion Creek Wildlife Preserve.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-021, Agenda Backup: Backup (Background Information Presentation),  PDF,  2.9mb

  20160225-021, Agenda Backup: Parks and Recreation Board Recommendation,  PDF,  40kb

  20160225-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  58kb

 


Item 22 - February 25, 2016

Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $300,000 from the Andy Roddick Foundation to provide high-quality summer programming for Austin-area children.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20160225-022,  PDF,  29kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  12kb

  20160225-022, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  185kb

  20160225-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  69kb

 


Item 23 - February 25, 2016

Approve execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the University of Texas for the U.S. Department of Justice grant-funded program, Restore Rundberg, to add approximately 10 months to the term.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-023, Agenda Backup: Back Up (UT Signed Interlocal with Year 1 Budget),  PDF,  313kb

  20160225-023, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement,  PDF,  18kb

  20160225-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  59kb

 


Item 24 - February 25, 2016

Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Public Works Transportation Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to appropriate $2,000,000 for the minor construction repair and street preventive maintenance programs; and to decrease the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Public Works Department Transportation Fund's ending balance by $2,000,000.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20160225-024,  PDF,  29kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  133kb

  20160225-024, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  80kb

  20160225-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  59kb

 


Item 25 - February 25, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of contracts for the purchase of furniture and fixtures for the New Central Library through the U.S. Communities Cooperative with WORKPLACE RESOURCE in an amount not to exceed $1,083,435, SHELTON-KELLER in an amount not to exceed $391,152 and through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule Cooperative with MCCOY ROCKFORD, in an amount not to exceed $204,729, LIBRA-TECH in an amount not to exceed $1,284,851, and FACILITY INTERIORS in an amount not to exceed $557,846, for total contracts not to exceed $3,522,013.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-025, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  37kb

  20160225-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  79kb

 


Item 26 - February 25, 2016

Authorize award and execution of a 60-month contract with TIBH INDUSTRIES, INC. to provide landscaping maintenance services at various City facilities in an amount not to exceed $4,875,000.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  78kb

 


Item 27 - February 25, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with RIPPNER TENNIS, LLC, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal TVN0056, to provide management services for the South Austin Tennis Center in an amount not to exceed $153,000, with two 36-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $153,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $459,000.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-027, Agenda Backup: Matrix,  PDF,  10kb

  20160225-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  87kb

 


Item 28 - February 25, 2016

Approve ratification of a contract with OSMOSE UTILITY SERVICES, INC. for the emergency repair of two electrical transmission towers in the amount of $70,000.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-028, Agenda Backup: Memo,  PDF,  19kb

  20160225-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  77kb

 


Item 29 - February 25, 2016

Authorize award and execution of a contract with PAT’S GARAGE to provide refurbished Prius battery packs in an amount not to exceed $77,000.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  76kb

 


Item 30 - February 25, 2016

Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with TEXAN WASTE EQUIPMENT INC. DBA HEIL OF TEXAS to provide parts and repairs for Schwarze sweepers in an amount not to exceed $314,388, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $157,194 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $943,164.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  77kb

 


Item 31 - February 25, 2016

Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with COVERT CHEVROLET to provide Chevrolet parts and repair services in an amount not to exceed $142,180, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $71,090 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $426,540.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  92kb

 


Item 32 - February 25, 2016

Authorize award and execution of a contract with WOODS FUN CENTER, INC. DBA BMW MOTORCYCLES OF AUSTIN for police motorcycles in an amount not to exceed $149,146.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  93kb

 


Item 33 - February 25, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract through the National Joint Powers Alliance Cooperative with W.W. GRAINGER INC for two floor scrubbers in an amount not to exceed $93,587.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-033, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  80kb

  20160225-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  78kb

 


Item 34 - February 25, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of five contracts through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative for medium and heavy duty vehicles and pieces of equipment with DEERE & CO in an amount not to exceed $115,273, with LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS LTD in an amount not to exceed $1,309,374, with NATIONAL BUS SALES & LEASING INC. in an amount not to exceed $106,000, with NILFISK-ADVANCE, INC. in an amount not to exceed $469,029 and with TEXAN WASTE EQUIPMENT INC. DBA HEIL OF TEXAS in an amount not to exceed $222,597, for a total amount not to exceed $2,222,273.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-034, Agenda Backup: Combined Expense Detail - HGAC,  PDF,  47kb

  20160225-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  81kb

 


Item 35 - February 25, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule Cooperative for medium and heavy duty vehicles with ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. in an amount not to exceed $366,372 and POLARIS SALES INC. in an amount not to exceed $123,730, for a total amount not to exceed $490,102.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-035, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  44kb

  20160225-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  82kb

 


Item 36 - February 25, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of 10 contracts through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for medium and heavy duty vehicles and pieces of equipment with BRIGGS EQUIPMENT in an amount not to exceed $143,120, CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT in an amount not to exceed $193,250, CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY in an amount not to exceed $145,972, COOPER EQUIPMENT CO INC in an amount not to exceed $446,882, DEERE & CO in an amount not to exceed $1,182,752, JOHN DEERE SHARED SERVICES INC. in an amount not to exceed $89,498, NUECES FARM CENTER DBA NUECES POWER EQUIPMENT in an amount not to exceed $655,879, RDO EQUIPMENT CO in an amount not to exceed $1,260,303, RIVER CITY MARKETING INC. in an amount not to exceed $140,094, and TYMCO INC. in an amount not to exceed $245,079, for a total amount not to exceed $4,502,829.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-036, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  46kb

  20160225-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  86kb

 


Item 37 - February 25, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with DOBLE ENGINEERING COMPANY for the purchase of three-phase relay test sets in an amount not to exceed $254,045.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-037, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - Austin Energy,  PDF,  78kb

  20160225-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  78kb

 


Item 38 - February 25, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with JOHN B. COFFMAN LLC, for independent consumer advocate services for Austin Energy’s residential and small commercial customers, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-038, Agenda Backup: Matrix,  PDF,  62kb

  20160225-038, Agenda Backup: Memo,  PDF,  256kb

  20160225-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  96kb

 


Item 39 - February 25, 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; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-039, Agenda Backup: Backup (Nominations and Waivers),  PDF,  95kb

  20160225-039, Agenda Backup: Onion Creek Ordinance No. 20140626-031 and pages 6-7 of Consent Agreement,  PDF,  211kb

  20160225-039, Agenda Late Backup: Nominations & Waivers,  PDF,  173kb

 


Item 40 - February 25, 2016

Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and requirements and authorizing payment of certain costs for the City co-sponsored 2016 Zilker Park Kite Festival which is to be held on March 6, 2016 at Zilker Park.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20160225-040,  PDF,  49kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-040, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  27kb

  20160225-040, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  59kb

  20160225-040, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note,  PDF,  40kb

 


Item 41 - February 25, 2016

Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 and authorize payment of certain costs for the Texas Independence Day 5K Run and Parade, co-sponsored by the City and Celebrate Texas Incorporated, which will be held on March 5, 2016.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-041, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  36kb

  20160225-041, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  59kb

 


Item 42 - February 25, 2016

Approve a resolution relating to Council Members' proxy representation on the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-042, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  11kb

  20160225-042, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  59kb

 


Item 43 - February 25, 2016

Approve an ordinance amending chapter 2-5 of the city code relating to council committees and procedures for council meetings.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-043, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  58kb

  20160225-043, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  142kb

 


Item 44 - February 25, 2016

Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger services.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  33kb

  20160225-044, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  58kb

  20160225-044, Agenda Backup: Withdrawal Request,  PDF,  48kb

 


Item 45 - February 25, 2016

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to convene stakeholders to develop a conceptual plan that identifies a vision for the streets, parks and plazas around the MetroRail Downtown Station.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20160225-045,  PDF,  110kb


Staff Responses to Council

  Staff Response 20160225-045,  PDF,  4.1mb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  36kb

  20160225-045, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  59kb

  20160225-045, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Resolution - MPT Tovo,  PDF,  98kb

 


Item 46 - February 25, 2016

Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees and requirements for the 2016 Bengali New Year Festival sponsored by the Bangladesh Association of Greater Austin which is to be held Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Fiesta Gardens.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20160225-046,  PDF,  25kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  18kb

  20160225-046, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  37kb

  20160225-046, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  59kb

 


Item 47 - February 25, 2016

Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and waiving certain requirements for a community lecture on the Evolution of Latino Urbanism sponsored by the Congress for the New Urbanism which is to be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20160225-047,  PDF,  27kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  17kb

  20160225-047, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  38kb

  20160225-047, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  60kb

 


Item 48 - February 25, 2016

Approve a resolution initiating historic zoning for Rosewood Courts located at 2001 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702 and supporting the nomination and inclusion of Rosewood Courts in the National Register of Historic Places.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20160225-048,  PDF,  85kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-048, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  60kb

  20160225-048, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution,  PDF,  167kb

  20160225-048, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendment - CM Gallo,  PDF,  31kb

  20160225-048, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendment - CM Houston,  PDF,  28kb

 


Item 49 - February 25, 2016

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review the City’s non-discrimination employment policies and practices, to make recommendations to the Council by May 1, 2016, about ways to strengthen employee protections in these policies and practices, and to request that the Director of Human Resources initiate amendments to the Municipal Civil Service rules to strengthen employee protections against discrimination in the workplace.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  81kb

  20160225-049, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  60kb

 


Item 50 - February 25, 2016

Set public hearings for the full purpose annexation of the Cascades Municipal Utility District No. 1 annexation area (approximately 136 acres in southern Travis County east of IH 35 South approximately four tenths of a mile south of the intersection of IH 35 South and Onion Creek Parkway; Council District 5). (Suggested dates and times: March 31, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. and April 7, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas.)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  60kb

 


Item 51 - February 25, 2016

Set public hearings for the full purpose annexation of the Parker Creek Ranch annexation area (approximately 90 acres in eastern Travis County west of Decker Lane approximately three quarters of a mile north of the intersection of Decker Lane and Loyola Lane; contiguous to Council District 1). (Suggested dates and times: March 31, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. and April 7, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas.)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  58kb

 


Item 52 - February 25, 2016

Discussion regarding compensation for the Municipal Civil Service Commissioners.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-052, Agenda Backup: Audit & Finance Committee Report,  PDF,  376kb

  20160225-052, Agenda Backup: Memo (Compensation for MCS Commission),  PDF,  92kb

  20160225-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  56kb

 


Item 53 - February 25, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas Center for Transportation Research, in the amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for five years for transportation research and analysis support.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-053, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Mobility - Februrary 3, 2016),  PDF,  47kb

  20160225-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  73kb

  20160225-053, Agenda Backup: Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation,  PDF,  37kb

  20160225-053, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  37kb

 


Item 54 - February 25, 2016

Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 14-1 relating to the naming or renaming of park facilities.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-054, Agenda Backup: Backup (Presentation - Code Amendment Recommendation for Park and Facility Naming),  PDF,  817kb

  20160225-054, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Open Space - January 27, 2016),  PDF,  97kb

  20160225-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  43kb

  20160225-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  55kb

 


Item 55 - February 25, 2016

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare a report of possible reductions to Austin Water’s General Fund transfer.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20160225-055,  PDF,  48kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-055, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  537kb

  20160225-055, Agenda Backup: Presentation,  PDF,  510kb

  20160225-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  55kb

  20160225-055, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendment - MPT Tovo,  PDF,  80kb

 


Item 56 - February 25, 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

  20160225-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  54kb

 


Item 57 - February 25, 2016

Discuss legal issues related to February 8, 2016 officer-involved shooting (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  55kb

 


Item 58 - February 25, 2016

Discuss legal issues related to Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 42857, Petition by North Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1, Northtown Municipal Utility District, Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10, and Wells Branch Municipal Utility District appealing the wholesale water and wastewater rates of the City of Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  56kb

 


Item 59 - February 25, 2016

Discuss legal issues related to the adoption of affordable housing requirements as a condition of development approval, also known as inclusionary zoning (Private Consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  55kb

 


Item 60 - February 25, 2016

The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=1049&doctype=Agenda)

 

There are no documents published for this agenda item.

 


Item 61 - February 25, 2016

Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for 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.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20160225-061,  PDF,  96kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-061, Agenda Backup: Backup (Draft Agreement),  PDF,  115kb

  20160225-061, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  519kb

  20160225-061, Agenda Backup: PARB Recommendation 20160126-003,  PDF,  33kb

  20160225-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  61kb

 


Item 62 - February 25, 2016

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting the local standards of care for the Parks and Recreation Department's youth recreation programs.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20160225-062,  PDF,  222kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-062, Agenda Backup: Backup (Local Standards of Care - Fact Sheet),  PDF,  47kb

  20160225-062, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  77kb

  20160225-062, Agenda Backup: PARB Recommendation 20160126-004,  PDF,  34kb

  20160225-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  64kb

 


Item 63 - February 25, 2016

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting a site specific amendment to City Code Section 25-8-514 and granting variances to City Code Sections 25-8-261 and 25-8-482 to allow redevelopment of St. Catherine of Siena Church (SP-2014-0476C). This action requires a site specific amendment to the Save Our Springs Initiative and concerns property in the Barton Springs Zone (District 8). Related to Item #64.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20160225-063,  PDF,  74kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-063, Agenda Backup: Backup (08-14-15 Memo to Environmental Commission),  PDF,  1.2mb

  20160225-063, Agenda Backup: Backup (Notice),  PDF,  831kb

  20160225-063, Agenda Backup: Backup (Ordinance Amendment Review Sheet),  PDF,  18kb

  20160225-063, Agenda Backup: Backup (Supporting Documents from Applicant),  PDF,  2.0mb

  20160225-063, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  11kb

  20160225-063, Agenda Backup: Environmental Commission Recommendation (No 20150819 008b),  PDF,  25kb

  20160225-063, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A,  PDF,  7kb

  20160225-063, Agenda Backup: Planning Commission Recommendation (10-13-15 Minutes),  PDF,  111kb

  20160225-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  60kb

  20160225-063, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No 20141211-107),  PDF,  51kb

 


Item 64 - February 25, 2016

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the redevelopment of St. Catherine of Siena Church located at 4800 Convict Hill Road as requested by the owner of the property (District 8). The property is partially in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of the Kincheon Branch, a tributary of Williamson Creek. Related to Item #63.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20160225-064,  PDF,  71kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-064, Agenda Backup: Backup (Summary of Findings),  PDF,  115kb

  20160225-064, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  25kb

  20160225-064, Agenda Backup: Maps,  PDF,  4.1mb

  20160225-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  63kb

 


Item 65 - February 25, 2016

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding the South Congress Preservation and Improvement District 2016 assessment roll and authorize the levying of 2016 assessments.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20160225-065,  PDF,  147kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-065, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  109kb

  20160225-065, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (2016 Certified Assessment Roll),  PDF,  121kb

  20160225-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  58kb

 


Item 66 - February 25, 2016

Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for the use of dedicated parkland, known as Lady Bird Lake at Auditorium Shores Park, Butler Park, Shoal Beach Park, Duncan Park, and Republic Square Park (District 9), for approximately 18,456 square feet of permanent reclaimed water transmission and distribution main use, approximately 38,836 square feet of temporary working space use, and approximately 6,502 square feet of temporary staging area and materials storage site use, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace reclaimed water transmission and distribution mains for construction of a portion of the Main to Junction 420 (Downtown Area) project, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-066, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  520kb

  20160225-066, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (RWE1-11,378 s.f.),  PDF,  834kb

  20160225-066, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B (RWE2-2,920 s.f.),  PDF,  734kb

  20160225-066, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C (RWE3-4,158 s.f.),  PDF,  745kb

  20160225-066, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D (TWSE-28,895 s.f.),  PDF,  863kb

  20160225-066, Agenda Backup: Exhibit E (TWSE2-9,941 s.f.),  PDF,  751kb

  20160225-066, Agenda Backup: Exhibit F (TSAAMSS-6,502 s.f.),  PDF,  762kb

  20160225-066, Agenda Backup: Parks & Recreation Board Recommendation (No. 20151208-007),  PDF,  35kb

  20160225-066, Agenda Backup: Parks & Recreation Board Recommendation (No. 20151208-008),  PDF,  36kb

  20160225-066, Agenda Backup: Parks & Recreation Board Recommendation (No. 20151208-009),  PDF,  38kb

  20160225-066, Agenda Backup: Parks & Recreation board Recommendation (No. 20151208-010),  PDF,  36kb

  20160225-066, Agenda Backup: Parks & Recreation Board Recommendation (No. 20151208-011),  PDF,  35kb

  20160225-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  70kb

 


Item 67 - February 25, 2016

Approve a resolution related to the identification of additional homestead preservation districts and homestead preservation reinvestment zones.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20160225-067,  PDF,  44kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20160225-067, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  601kb

  20160225-067, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendment - CM Casar,  PDF,  7kb

 


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