Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 7, 2016
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 184kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 105kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 755kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 337kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 562kb
Video
Agenda Items - April 7, 2016
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Item 1 - April 7, 2016
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of March 29, 2016 and regular meeting of March 31, 2016.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - April 7, 2016
Approve the appointment of Susana Carbajal to the Board of Directors of Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 3 - April 7, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with RS ELLIS INC. DBA SOUTHWEST CORPORATION, for the Drill Field & Tower Repair - Renovation at Shaw Lane and Pleasant Valley project in the amount of $1,375,104.04 plus a $137,510 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,512,614.04.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-003, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 55kb
20160407-003, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 291kb
20160407-003, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 45kb
20160407-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 4 - April 7, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE & CONTRACTING INC. for the East 7th Street and Pleasant Valley Intersection Improvements project in the amount of $346,179.70 plus a $17,308.99 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $363,488.69.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-004, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 81kb
20160407-004, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 188kb
20160407-004, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 45kb
20160407-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 5 - April 7, 2016
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20160217-001, which ordered the May 7, 2016 special election, by repealing and replacing Exhibits A, B, C, D, E, F, and G with new exhibits that adopt changes to election day and early voting polling places, list election day judges, central counting station staff, and early voting ballot board members, and attach executed joint election agreements; repealing and replacing language regarding notice of the election; and declaring an emergency.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160407-005, PDF, 1.5mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 24kb
20160407-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance - Spanish Version, PDF, 81kb
20160407-005, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 789kb
20160407-005, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 346kb
20160407-005, Agenda Backup: EXHIBIT C Revised, PDF, 213kb
20160407-005, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D, PDF, 238kb
20160407-005, Agenda Backup: Exhibit E, PDF, 29kb
20160407-005, Agenda Backup: Exhibit F, PDF, 29kb
20160407-005, Agenda Backup: Exhibit G, PDF, 1.4mb
20160407-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 6 - April 7, 2016
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-2 relating to revision of campaign finance forms.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160407-006, PDF, 588kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-006, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20160407-006, Agenda Backup: Backup (Comparison of ATX Data Fields), PDF, 61kb
20160407-006, Agenda Backup: Backup (Comparison of ATX Filing Deadlines), PDF, 45kb
20160407-006, Agenda Backup: Backup (Current and Proposed - ATX 2), PDF, 54kb
20160407-006, Agenda Backup: Backup (Current and Proposed - ATX 5 Bundling Report), PDF, 343kb
20160407-006, Agenda Backup: Backup (Current and Proposed - ATX 6 Exemption Statement), PDF, 57kb
20160407-006, Agenda Backup: Backup (Current and Proposed - ATX 7 Pre-Election Report), PDF, 781kb
20160407-006, Agenda Backup: Backup (ERC Recommendation No. 20160210-02A), PDF, 35kb
20160407-006, Agenda Backup: Backup (Presentation to the Ethics Review Commission), PDF, 66kb
20160407-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 330kb
20160407-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
20160407-006, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendments - CM Kitchen, PDF, 12kb
20160407-006, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendments - Mayor Adler, PDF, 15kb
Item 7 - April 7, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a social services agreement with THE SALVATION ARMY for childcare and supportive services in an amount not to exceed $160,000, for a 12-month term beginning July 1, 2016, with five 12-month renewal options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $960,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 8 - April 7, 2016
Approve negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a contract with SUSTAINABLE FOOD CENTER to increase funding in an amount not to exceed $110,156, for a total contract amount not to exceed $179,436 for the term of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, with four 12-month renewal options in an amount not to exceed $179,436 per renewal option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $897,180.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-008, Agenda Backup: Backup (Base Contract), PDF, 1.7mb
20160407-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 9 - April 7, 2016
Approve a settlement in John Murphy v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000401 in the 98th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
Item 10 - April 7, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with ATLAS INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES LLC to provide storm drain pipe inspection equipment and repair parts and services in an amount not to exceed $451,048, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $601,048.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-010, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20160407-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 11 - April 7, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with POWER SUPPLY, INC., for the purchase of generator circuit breakers for the switchgear at Mueller Energy Center, in an amount not to exceed $110,530.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-011, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - Austin Energy, PDF, 182kb
20160407-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 12 - April 7, 2016
Authorize award and execution of two 36-month contracts for the purchase of technical rescue apparel and equipment with SAFETY SUPPLY, INC. in an amount not to exceed $70,773, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $23,591 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $141,546; and with RESCUEGEAR, INC. in an amount not to exceed $247,115, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $82,372 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $494,229.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 95kb
Item 13 - April 7, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with INDOFF, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposal TVN0057-BP5-Rebid, to provide furniture and fixtures for the New Central Library for a total contract amount not to exceed $300,915.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-013, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20160407-013, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 36kb
20160407-013, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 45kb
20160407-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 86kb
Item 14 - April 7, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with INDOFF, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposal TVN0057-BP8-Rebid, to provide furniture and fixtures for the new central library for a total contract amount not to exceed $287,556.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-014, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20160407-014, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 38kb
20160407-014, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 45kb
20160407-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
Item 15 - April 7, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with INDOFF, INC. to provide furniture and fixtures for the new central library for a total contract amount not to exceed $215,876.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-015, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 61kb
20160407-015, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 35kb
20160407-015, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 45kb
20160407-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 86kb
Item 16 - April 7, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with WOODS MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC., to provide graffiti removal services, in an amount not to exceed $270,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $90,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $540,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 95kb
Item 17 - April 7, 2016
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger services.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160407-017, PDF, 61kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-017, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20160407-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 168kb
20160407-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
20160407-017, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendments - Law, PDF, 186kb
Item 18 - April 7, 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.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160407-018, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-018, Agenda Backup: ATTACHMENT A, PDF, 38kb
20160407-018, Agenda Backup: Backup (Intergovernmental Appointments Additional Info), PDF, 37kb
20160407-018, Agenda Backup: DRAFT RESOLUTION-Intergovernmental Council Appointments., PDF, 56kb
20160407-018, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 74kb
Item 19 - April 7, 2016
Approve an ordinance amending the process for public comment at city council and committee meetings.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 20kb
20160407-019, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 20 - April 7, 2016
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and waiving certain requirements for the American Gateways event sponsored by American Gateways, which is to be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Fiesta Gardens.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160407-020, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20160407-020, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20160407-020, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 21 - April 7, 2016
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the 2016 South Asian New Year Festival sponsored by Texas Bengali Cultural Alliance which is to be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Zilker Hillside Theater.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160407-021, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20160407-021, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb
20160407-021, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 22 - April 7, 2016
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the Children's Picnic and Real Food Fair sponsored by Edible Austin which is to be held on Sunday, April 10, 2016 on the grounds of the French Legation Museum.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160407-022, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20160407-022, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20160407-022, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 23 - April 7, 2016
Approve a resolution to create an administrative adjustment policy for Austin Water customers who experience an unexplained increase in water and wastewater usage.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160407-023, PDF, 122kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-023, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 60kb
20160407-023, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20160407-023, Agenda Late Backup: Motion sheet - Mayor Adler, PDF, 25kb
20160407-023, Agenda Late Backup: Staff response, PDF, 68kb
Item 24 - April 7, 2016
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of increasing the use of bond funds for permanent affordable housing and develop recommendations for increasing home ownership opportunities.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160407-024, PDF, 127kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 538kb
20160407-024, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20160407-024, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendments - CM Garza, PDF, 129kb
Item 25 - April 7, 2016
Set a public hearing to receive citizen input on community needs concerning the City's Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Action Plan and Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Community Development Program, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 373. (Suggested date and time: April 21, 2016, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 26 - April 7, 2016
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Land Development Code (Title 25) relating to right-of-way dedications and transportation improvements required as a condition to mitigate the impacts of development approval. (Suggested date and time May 5, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 27 - April 7, 2016
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Land Development Code (Title 25) relating to site development standards for educational facilities. (Suggested date and time: May 5, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 28 - April 7, 2016
C14-91-0038(RCA) - 507 W 23rd Street - District 9 - Amend a restrictive covenant as it relates to property locally known as 507 West 23rd Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant amendment. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant amendment. Owner/Applicant: Austin City Realty LLC (David Kanne). Agent: Mike McHone Real Estate (Mike McHone). City Staff: Victoria Haase, 512-974-7691.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-028, Agenda Backup: First Amendment to Restrictive Covenant (C14-91-0038 RCA), PDF, 228kb
20160407-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
20160407-028, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C14-91-0038 RCA), PDF, 177kb
20160407-028, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-91-0038RCA), PDF, 3.7mb
20160407-028, Agenda Late Backup: Staff response - NHCD, PDF, 14kb
Item 29 - April 7, 2016
C14H-2015-0007 - Clyde and Henrietta Littlefield House - District 9 - Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 903 Shoal Cliff Court from multifamily residence-moderate-high density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-4-CO-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence-moderate-high density-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-moderate-high density-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-moderate-high density-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Zoning Department, 512-974-6454.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20160407-029, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14H-2015-0007), PDF, 4.7mb
20160407-029, Agenda Late Backup: Staff response - NHCD, PDF, 13kb
Item 30 - April 7, 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
20160407-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 31 - April 7, 2016
Discuss legal issues related to approving an ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 2-4 relating to the regulation of lobbyists and amending City Code Chapter 2-7 relating to the Ethics Review Commission (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the government code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 32 - April 7, 2016
Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Manager (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 33 - April 7, 2016
Conduct a public hearing 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 District 1).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-033, Agenda Backup: Backup (Draft Sevice Plan - Parker Creek), PDF, 87kb
20160407-033, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 430kb
20160407-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 34 - April 7, 2016
Conduct a public hearing 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; District 5).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-034, Agenda Backup: Backup (Draft Service Plan- Cascades MUD), PDF, 83kb
20160407-034, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 432kb
20160407-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
20160407-034, Agenda Backup: Request for Withdrawal, PDF, 247kb
Item 35 - April 7, 2016
NPA-2015-0023.01 - Boys & Girls Club Legacy Club - District 1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070809-55 of the University Hills/Windsor Park Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the future land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 4717 Turner Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed; Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from Higher Density Single Family, Transportation, and Commercial land uses to Civic land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Civic land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Civic land use. Owner/Applicant: Boys and Girls Club of Austin (Chuck Carroll). Agent: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-035, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (NPA-2015-0023.01), PDF, 162kb
20160407-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20160407-035, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (NPA-2015-0023.01), PDF, 5.7mb
Item 36 - April 7, 2016
C14-2015-0086 - Boys and Girls - Legacy Club - District 1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 4717 Turner Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed; Little Walnut Creek Watersheds) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning, townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning, and neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: Jimmy Nassour. Agent: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160407-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20160407-036, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2015-0086), PDF, 7.3mb
20160407-036, Agenda Late Backup: Motion sheet - CM Houston, PDF, 29kb
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