Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 21, 2016
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 216kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 108kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 6.1mb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 313kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 514kb
Video
Agenda Items - April 21, 2016
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Item 1 - April 21, 2016
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of April 12, 2016 and regular meeting of April 14, 2016.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - April 21, 2016
Approve issuance of a rebate to Fifth/Colorado JV, LLC, for the installation of energy efficiency measures at 201 West 5th Street, in an amount not to exceed $82,929.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-002, Agenda Backup: Backup (Rebate Project Fact Sheet), PDF, 66kb
20160421-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 3 - April 21, 2016
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Resource Recovery Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to transfer out $1,200,000 and amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Resource Recovery Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-002) to transfer in and appropriate $1,200,000 from the Austin Resource Recovery Operating Budget for FM 812 Landfill repairs.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160421-003, PDF, 30kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-003, Agenda Backup: CIP Fiscal Note, PDF, 188kb
20160421-003, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 89kb
20160421-003, Agenda Backup: Operating Fiscal Note, PDF, 188kb
20160421-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 4 - April 21, 2016
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for loans from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) in an amount not to exceed $80,195,000 as part of the TWDB's State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for the development and implementation of a smart meter system for Austin Water. Related to Item #5.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160421-004, PDF, 48kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 24kb
20160421-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 5 - April 21, 2016
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for loans in an amount not to exceed $86,980,456 as part of the TWDB's State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for the implementation of multiple capital improvement projects associated with Austin Water's wastewater and reclaimed water systems. Related to Item #4.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160421-005, PDF, 89kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-005, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Resolution, PDF, 95kb
20160421-005, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 279kb
20160421-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 109kb
Item 6 - April 21, 2016
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Water Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to increase the transfer in from the Capital Improvement Program by $7,900,000 and transfer out $18,200,000; and amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating Budget Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to transfer in from Austin Water Operating Budget by $18,200,000 and increase other operating requirement expenditures by $18,200,000 for debt defeasance. Related to Items #11 and #12.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160421-006, PDF, 37kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-006, Agenda Backup: CUR Bond Fiscal Note, PDF, 188kb
20160421-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 90kb
20160421-006, Agenda Backup: Operating Fiscal Note, PDF, 193kb
20160421-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 7 - April 21, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with SANTA CLARA CONSTRUCTION, LTD. for the Miscellaneous Erosion Control projects in the amount of $683,183 plus a $68,317 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $751,500.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-007, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 72kb
20160421-007, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 83kb
20160421-007, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 47kb
20160421-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 8 - April 21, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with PROTA CONSTRUCTION INC./PROTA INC., JOINT VENTURE for the Spicewood Springs Pump Station Utility Improvements project in the amount of $3,101,040 plus a $310,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,411,040.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-008, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 80kb
20160421-008, Agenda Backup: MAP, PDF, 2.4mb
20160421-008, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 37kb
20160421-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 9 - April 21, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of a one-year contract with CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS, INC. (CAPITAL IDEA), for workforce development services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $350,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 10 - April 21, 2016
Approve a resolution approving issuance by Travis County Water Control and Improvement District Number 10 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2016, in a par amount not to exceed $45,970,000.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160421-010, PDF, 49kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-010, Agenda Backup: Backup (TCEQ LETTER-EXECUTED), PDF, 720kb
20160421-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 84kb
20160421-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20160421-010, Agenda Backup: Travis WCID No 10 District Board Action, PDF, 266kb
Item 11 - April 21, 2016
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt City of Austin, Texas, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, in a par amount not to exceed $295,000,000, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, approving the payment of the costs of issuance, and providing that the issuance and sale be accomplished by January 31, 2017. Related to Item #6 and #12.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160421-011, PDF, 2.0mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-011, Agenda Backup: Backup (Preliminary Official Statement - Draft V 3.5), PDF, 1.3mb
20160421-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20160421-011, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 451kb
Item 12 - April 21, 2016
Approve a resolution authorizing the defeasance of certain outstanding Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds and Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, including authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement, and related documents. Related to Item #6 and #11.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160421-012, PDF, 97kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 83kb
20160421-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 13 - April 21, 2016
Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of North Texas for collaborative research on use of robotics in emergency response.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-013, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 31kb
20160421-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 14 - April 21, 2016
Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas' Cockrell School of Engineering, for aerial robotics education and research in support of fire and water search and rescue.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-014, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 59kb
20160421-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 15 - April 21, 2016
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $48,200 in additional grant funds from the Texas Department of Public Safety, and amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Management Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to appropriate $48,200 to purchase structural collapse equipment.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160421-015, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20160421-015, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20160421-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 16 - April 21, 2016
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to include a partial exemption from ad valorem taxes for certain historically-designated properties in budget calculations for the coming year; to provide this resolution to the Austin Independent School District; and to prepare an ordinance approving these partial exemptions to be considered by Council concurrently with the annual tax levy.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160421-016, PDF, 564kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 24kb
20160421-016, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (2016 Tax Exemption List), PDF, 495kb
20160421-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 17 - April 21, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with ATMOS RESEARCH AND CONSULTING to provide an evaluation of climate change impacts on hydrology in an amount not to exceed $116,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 18 - April 21, 2016
Authorize an amendment to the contract with WHELAN SECURITY COMPANY, INC. for additional unarmed security guard and patrol services, for an increase of $1,479,126, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,393,490.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 19 - April 21, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a contract with TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES for the purchase of three-phase, pad-mounted distribution transformers for a total contract amount not to exceed $136,578.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 93kb
Item 20 - April 21, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a contract with LEWIS CLARK TRUCKING LLC (MBE), to provide relocation services of distribution steel poles, for a total contract amount not to exceed $98,250.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 90kb
Item 21 - April 21, 2016
Authorize an amendment to the contract with CLEAVER-BROOKS SALES AND SERVICE INC., PRO SERV INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS, LLC, and TEI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC., to repair and upgrade the heat recovery steam generator at Sand Hill Energy Center in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 each and combined, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $11,000,000 each and combined.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb
Item 22 - April 21, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with ECOCUTTER to provide grounds maintenance of right of ways, medians, and urban trails in an amount not to exceed $579,006, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $193,002 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,158,012.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 94kb
Item 23 - April 21, 2016
Authorize negotiation and execution of an 18-month contract with SORENSON FORENSICS, LLC, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal EAD0125, for the Austin Police Department's sexual assault backlog elimination program for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,180,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-023, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Sorenson Forensics, PDF, 70kb
20160421-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
Item 24 - April 21, 2016
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with ALEON PROPERTIES, INC. (MWBE), to provide graffiti removal services in an amount not to exceed $309,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $103,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $618,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 94kb
Item 25 - April 21, 2016
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Transportation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to accept grant funds in the amount of $100,000 from the United States Department of Transportation; amending the Austin Transportation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-002) to transfer in and appropriate $100,000 from the Austin Transportation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund for the Smart City Challenge.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160421-025, PDF, 34kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-025, Agenda Backup: CIP Fiscal Note, PDF, 54kb
20160421-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 11kb
20160421-025, Agenda Backup: Operating Fiscal Note, PDF, 33kb
20160421-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 26 - April 21, 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
20160421-026, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 53kb
20160421-026, Agenda Late Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 9kb
Item 27 - April 21, 2016
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the Texans for Parental Equality March sponsored by the Texas Fathers' Rights Movement which is to be held Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Texas State Capitol building.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-027, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20160421-027, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
Item 28 - April 21, 2016
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and waiving certain requirements for the AgniFITathon event sponsored by Agni Dance Company which was held Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Asian American Resource Center.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160421-028, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-028, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20160421-028, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (AgniFITathon)., PDF, 36kb
20160421-028, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 29 - April 21, 2016
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance to amend the Land Development Code (Title 25) relating to approval of special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment. (Suggested date and time: May 19, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at 301 W. Second St., Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 30 - April 21, 2016
Set a public hearing to consider the use of approximately 146,231 square feet of dedicated parkland, known as Bolm Road District Park (District 3), for permanent water and wastewater line uses, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace water and wastewater lines for a portion of the 183 South Utility Relocations - Package 12, Boggy Creek to Bolm Road project, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time: June 9, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-030, Agenda Backup: Backup (sketched map), PDF, 168kb
20160421-030, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Field Notes), PDF, 2.1mb
20160421-030, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 683kb
20160421-030, Agenda Backup: Parks and Recreation Board (Recommendation No. 20160322-002), PDF, 36kb
20160421-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 31 - April 21, 2016
Set a public hearing to consider the use of dedicated parkland through an unnamed Williamson County Park, commonly referred to as Lake Creek Park and Lake Creek Trail Park, located in the Austin extraterritorial jurisdiction, west of Parmer Lane near the intersection of Parmer Lane and Sage Grouse Drive, in Williamson County, Texas, for approximately 9,961 square feet of permanent wastewater line use, approximately 452 square feet of subterranean utility use, approximately 1,747 square feet of public utility use, and approximately 21,947 square feet of temporary working space use, for the construction, use, maintenance, repair and replacement of wastewater facilities for the Parmer Lane Interceptor Project, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time: May 19, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-031, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (WWE1-Field Notes-2,807 sf), PDF, 191kb
20160421-031, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B (WWE2-Field Notes-7,154 sf), PDF, 227kb
20160421-031, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C (PUE-Field Notes-1,747 sf), PDF, 284kb
20160421-031, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D (SE-Field Notes-452 sf), PDF, 179kb
20160421-031, Agenda Backup: Exhibit E (TWSE1-Field Notes-3,453 sf), PDF, 175kb
20160421-031, Agenda Backup: Exhibit F (TWSE2-Field Notes-11,324 sf), PDF, 223kb
20160421-031, Agenda Backup: Exhibit G (TWSE3-Field Notes-7,170 sf), PDF, 222kb
20160421-031, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 900kb
20160421-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 32 - April 21, 2016
Set a public hearing to consider a request by Andy Oliver, agent for Torchy's Tacos, located at 1822 S. Congress Ave., for a waiver of the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4(A), which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a school. (District 9) (Suggested date and time: May 19, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-032, Agenda Backup: Backup (Ltr from Austin Independent School District), PDF, 182kb
20160421-032, Agenda Backup: Backup (Ltr from South River City Citizens), PDF, 42kb
20160421-032, Agenda Backup: Backup (Stakeholder Feedback), PDF, 555kb
20160421-032, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 79kb
20160421-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 33 - April 21, 2016
Set a public hearing to consider a request by Thrower Design (Ron Thrower), agent for Lone Star Pizza Garden Inc. (dba Austin Pizza Garden), located at 6266 W. U.S. Hwy. 290, for a waiver from the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4(A), which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a public school. (District 8) (Suggested date and time: May 19, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-033, Agenda Backup: Map (Pizza Garden), PDF, 516kb
20160421-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 34 - April 21, 2016
Set a public hearing to consider adopting the Vision Zero Action Plan, which is focused on reducing fatal and serious injury crashes in the City. (Suggested date and time: May 19, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 35 - April 21, 2016
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to include mobile home residents as part of the ordinance that is being developed in response to Resolution No. 20151112-027, relating to a Tenant Relocation Program for tenants displaced by development.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160421-035, PDF, 36kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-035, Agenda Backup: April 13 NHCD Presentation to HCDC, PDF, 51kb
20160421-035, Agenda Backup: Committee Report: Item 4 Tenant Relocation Mobile Homes, PDF, 11kb
20160421-035, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 540kb
20160421-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
20160421-035, Agenda Backup: Resolution No. 20151112-027, PDF, 127kb
20160421-035, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendment, CM Gallo, PDF, 12kb
Item 36 - April 21, 2016
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of extending Meadow Lake Boulevard, and to prepare an item for Council consideration during the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget process.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20160421-036, PDF, 60kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-036, Agenda Backup: Committee Report: Item 3 Meadow Lake Extension, PDF, 12kb
20160421-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
20160421-036, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 35kb
Item 37 - April 21, 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
20160421-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 38 - April 21, 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=1123&doctype=Agenda)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 39 - April 21, 2016
Conduct a public hearing and consider second and third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 and Title 30 of the Land Development Code to change the staff review time for development applications from calendar days to the equivalent number of business days, define review times in administrative rules, modify the life of a site plan or subdivision application from 180 days with an available 180 day extension to one year with no extension provision, establish a stop-clock provision for development application life for related applications that require a public hearing, and establish expiration dates for subdivision vacation and subdivision construction plan applications consistent with other development permit applications.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20160421-039, PDF, 428kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-039, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20160421-039, Agenda Backup: Backup (Attachment A), PDF, 76kb
20160421-039, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 79kb
20160421-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 40 - April 21, 2016
Conduct a public hearing 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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20160421-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
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