Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
September 1, 2016

Meeting Agenda

Agenda, 224kb

Agenda Items - September 1, 2016

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Item 1 - September 1, 2016

Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of August 16, 2016, budget work session of August 17, 2016, regular meeting of August 18, 2016, Council discussion of August 19, 2016 and budget work session of August 24, 2016.

There are no documents published for this agenda item.

Item 2 - September 1, 2016

Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Energy Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to increase the Austin Energy Operating Fund transfers out by $14,400,000 and increase total available funds by $14,400,000 to recognize the proceeds from the sale of the Energy Control Center (ECC) property, and transfer those proceeds to the Utility Revenue Bond ECC Proceeds Reserve Fund in accordance with Council Resolution No. 20080214-054.

Executed Ordinance

Ordinance No. 20160901-002, PDF, 23kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-002, Agenda Backup: Austin Energy Fund Fiscal Note, PDF, 97kb

20160901-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 34kb

20160901-002, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - Debt Defeasance Fund Austin Energy, PDF, 83kb

20160901-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb

Item 3 - September 1, 2016

Approve issuance of a rebate to KIPP Austin Public Schools, Inc., for the installation of energy efficiency measures at its North Campus located at 8004 Cameron Road, in an amount not to exceed $60,412. (District 4)

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-003, Agenda Backup: Project Fact Sheet, PDF, 44kb

20160901-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb

Item 4 - September 1, 2016

Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with GADBERRY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. for the Historic Rehabilitation of the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel in the amount of $1,077,250 plus a contingency of $107,725 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,184,975. (District 1)

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-004, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 38kb

20160901-004, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.6mb

20160901-004, Agenda Backup: MWBE, PDF, 40kb

20160901-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb

Item 5 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with CDM SMITH, INC., to extend the term of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Environmental and Engineering Services contract for an estimated period of an additional two years or until authorized funding is expended, at no additional cost to the City, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,050,000.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-005, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 38kb

20160901-005, Agenda Backup: MWBE, PDF, 48kb

20160901-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 86kb

Item 6 - September 1, 2016

Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-122 relating to the Building and Standards Commission.

Executed Ordinance

Ordinance No. 20160901-006, PDF, 56kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-006, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 42kb

20160901-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 98kb

20160901-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb

Item 7 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Emergency Communication District to reimburse the City in an amount not less than $589,431 for maintenance of the 9-1-1 emergency telephone system database on a county-wide basis.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb

Item 8 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Emergency Communication District to reimburse the City in an amount not less than $25,000 to maintain Public Safety Answering Points, upgrade and maintain equipment and purchase supplies for the enhanced 9-1-1 emergency telephone system.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb

Item 9 - September 1, 2016

Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Lakeway for installation, programming, maintenance, and repair of Lakeway's wireless communications equipment for an initial term ending September 30, 2017, with an estimated amount of $5,000 payable to the City and with annual automatic renewal terms in the same estimated amount per renewal.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-009, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 206kb

20160901-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb

Item 10 - September 1, 2016

Approve a resolution regarding Travis County's creation of the Wildhorse Public Improvement District (PID).

Executed Resolution

Resolution No. 20160901-010, PDF, 76kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 273kb

20160901-010, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 305kb

20160901-010, Agenda Backup: Memo to Mayor and Council, PDF, 1.4mb

20160901-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb

20160901-010, Agenda Backup: Travis County WildHorse PID Term Sheet, PDF, 60kb

20160901-010, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 16kb

20160901-010, Agenda Late Backup: FSD proposed amendment, PDF, 78kb

20160901-010, Agenda Late Backup: Mayor Adler proposed amendment, PDF, 77kb

Item 11 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with five social service agencies for community-based social services and capacity building in an amount not to exceed $350,000, for a 13-month term beginning September 1, 2016, with four 12-month renewal options in an amount not to exceed $350,000 per renewal option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,750,000.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb

20160901-011, Agenda Backup: RFA Award Matrix, PDF, 38kb

Item 12 - September 1, 2016

Authorize award and execution of a 12-month contract for subscription services for the Austin Public Library with PROQUEST LLC in an amount not to exceed $89,200.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb

Item 13 - September 1, 2016

Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance of Multi-family Private Activity Bonds by Austin Affordable PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 to finance, in part, the construction of a multi-family rental development located at 1143 Shady Lane. (District 3)

Executed Resolution

Resolution No. 20160901-013, PDF, 59kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-013, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 2.7mb

20160901-013, Agenda Backup: Backup (Affidavit of Publication), PDF, 539kb

20160901-013, Agenda Backup: Backup (TEFRA Minutes), PDF, 209kb

20160901-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 37kb

20160901-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb

Item 14 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of various cooperative contracts during Fiscal Year 2016-2017 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program for the purchase of computer, network and other technology hardware and related maintenance in an amount not to exceed $22,842,222.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-014, Agenda Backup: DIR Large Items Breakdown FY17, PDF, 81kb

20160901-014, Agenda Backup: DIR Request Breakdown FY17, PDF, 76kb

20160901-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 94kb

20160901-014, Agenda Late Backup: CM Gallo amendment (not proposed), PDF, 28kb

Item 15 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of various cooperative contracts during Fiscal Year 2016-2017 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $16,686,867.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-015, Agenda Backup: DIR Large Items Breakdown FY17, PDF, 81kb

20160901-015, Agenda Backup: DIR Request Breakdown FY17, PDF, 76kb

20160901-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 93kb

20160901-015, Agenda Late Backup: CM Gallo amendment (not proposed), PDF, 27kb

Item 16 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of various cooperative contracts during Fiscal Year 2016-2017 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program for the purchase of technology services in an amount not to exceed $27,256,144.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-016, Agenda Backup: DIR Large Items Breakdown FY17, PDF, 81kb

20160901-016, Agenda Backup: DIR Request Breakdown FY17, PDF, 76kb

20160901-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 93kb

20160901-016, Agenda Late Backup: CM Gallo amendment (not proposed), PDF, 26kb

Item 17 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a 6-month contract with DROPCOUNTR, INC, to provide a customizable residential water efficiency, customer engagement and water consumption reporting software in an amount not to exceed $86,250.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb

Item 18 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with SIRSI CORPORATION, for maintenance and support of library automation software for collection management, in an amount not to exceed $143,726, with four 12-month extension options in amounts not to exceed $136,806 for the first option, $140,773 for the second option, $144,856 for the third option, and $149,056 for the fourth option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $715,217.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb

Item 19 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with MICROSTRATEGY SERVICES CORPORATION to provide continued software support and maintenance for business intelligence software in an amount not to exceed $132,500, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $132,500 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $662,500.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb

Item 20 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION to publish the Citys revised Land Development Code in an amount not to exceed $100,000.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb

Item 21 - September 1, 2016

Authorize an amendment to the contract with MYCOFF, FRY & PROUSE, LLC, to provide executive search services to assist in selecting a new General Manager for Austin Energy, for an increase in the amount of $5,115, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $62,115.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb

Item 22 - September 1, 2016

Authorize award and execution of a 12-month contract with GRENIER SERVICES COMPANY, LLC, DBA CEDAR PARK OVERHEAD DOORS, to provide overhead door maintenance, repair, and replacement services, in an amount not to exceed $525,000, with five 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $750,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,275,000.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 92kb

Item 23 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with VERMONT SYSTEMS, INC., to provide hosting, support services and additional modules for the existing recreation management system, in an amount not to exceed $212,738, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $72,477 for the first option, $74,972 for the second option, and $77,301 for the third option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $437,488.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 86kb

Item 24 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of cost reimbursement agreements for make-ready, construction, and replacement work on utility poles with telecommunication, cable, data, and franchised video-service providers who have infrastructure license agreements with Austin Energy, in a combined amount not to exceed $1,500,000 per year over a 48-month term, for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-024, Agenda Backup: Backup (Charter Letter), PDF, 4.6mb

20160901-024, Agenda Backup: CBN - Telecom make-ready, PDF, 256kb

20160901-024, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 81kb

20160901-024, Agenda Backup: Memo to Council, PDF, 98kb

20160901-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 91kb

Item 25 - September 1, 2016

Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month interlocal agreement with THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN for DNA sequencing for salamanders in an amount not to exceed $13,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $13,000 per transaction option, for a total amount not to exceed $39,000.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-025, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 224kb

20160901-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb

Item 26 - September 1, 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

20160901-026, Agenda Backup: Backup (Nominations & Waivers), PDF, 63kb

20160901-026, Agenda Backup: Backup (Travis Central Appraisal District Resolution), PDF, 161kb

20160901-026, Agenda Late Backup: Nominations and Waivers (final), PDF, 60kb

Item 27 - September 1, 2016

Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the Cristo Rey Jamaica 2016 event sponsored by Cristo Rey Parish which was held on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Cristo Rey Church.

Executed Ordinance

Ordinance No. 20160901-027, PDF, 23kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb

20160901-027, Agenda Backup: Fee Waiver, PDF, 36kb

20160901-027, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb

Item 28 - September 1, 2016

Approve a resolution related to addressing mortgage fraud.

Executed Resolution

Resolution No. 20160901-028, PDF, 64kb

Staff Responses to Council

Staff Response 20160901-028, PDF, 147kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-028, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 59kb

20160901-028, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 58kb

Item 29 - September 1, 2016

Approve a resolution requiring that any future incentive program for expedited permit review include worker protection standards for nonresidential projects.

Executed Resolution

Resolution No. 20160901-029, PDF, 58kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-029, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 536kb

20160901-029, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 58kb

20160901-029, Agenda Late Backup: Motion sheet, Mayor Adler , PDF, 30kb

Item 30 - September 1, 2016

Approve the waiver authorizing payment of certain costs for the Ciclovia Dove Springs event under City Code Chapter 14-8 sponsored by Bike Austin which is to be held Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Dove Springs Recreation Center.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-030, Agenda Backup: Fee Waiver, PDF, 37kb

20160901-030, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb

Item 31 - September 1, 2016

Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the City Code to require properties zoned historic landmark (H) combining district or historic area (HD) combining district to comply with the City's compatibility standards. (Suggested date and time: September 22, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb

Item 32 - September 1, 2016

Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code to require the Historic Landmark Commission's review of demolition applications for structures that are fifty years or older and dedicated to certain civic uses. (Suggested date and time: September 22, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St., Austin, TX)

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb

Item 33 - September 1, 2016

Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance approving a Project Consent Agreement waiving provisions of City Code Title 25 to incentivize a significant reduction in development intensity and partial preservation of a 41.04 acre tract of land at 2636 Bliss Spillar Road located within the Barton Springs Zone and allow construction of a commercial development of a 12.08 acre tract of land located at 12501 Hewitt Lane in the City's Desired Development Zone. (Suggested date and time September 1, 2016, at 4:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX.)

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb

Item 34 - September 1, 2016

Discussion and possible action on the appointment of an interim City Manager.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-034, Agenda Late Backup: Executive Session draft, PDF, 16kb

Item 35 - September 1, 2016

Discussion and possible action initiating the selection process for appointment of a City Manager.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-035, Agenda Backup: Backup (Possible scope of services and language for a potential solicitation for an executive search firm), PDF, 181kb

Item 36 - September 1, 2016

Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu.

There are no documents published for this agenda item.

Item 37 - September 1, 2016

C14-2015-0160 - Champions Tract #3 - District 10 - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 6409 City Park Road (West Bull Creek Watershed) from general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning to general office-mixed use-conditional overlay (GO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved for multifamily residence-moderate-high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning on June 23, 2016. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Champion Assets LTD & Champion Legacy Partners LP (Josie Ellen Champion, Alma Juanita Champion Meier, Margaret Jo Roberson Duff). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 512-974-3207.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-037, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (C14-2015-0160), PDF, 300kb

20160901-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb

20160901-037, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2015-0160), PDF, 7.1mb

Item 38 - September 1, 2016

Development Services Update

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-038, Agenda Late Backup: Presentation - Development Services Update, PDF, 2.1mb

Item 39 - September 1, 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

20160901-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb

Item 40 - September 1, 2016

Discuss legal issues related to a general obligation bond election (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb

Item 41 - September 1, 2016

Discuss legal issues related to charging development fees to fund affordable housing (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb

Item 42 - September 1, 2016

Discuss the appointment and duties of an interim City Manager (Personnel matter - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb

Item 43 - September 1, 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=1242&doctype=Agenda )

There are no documents published for this agenda item.

Item 44 - September 1, 2016

Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb

Item 45 - September 1, 2016

Conduct a public hearing on the proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb

Item 46 - September 1, 2016

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code to change regulations related to Subchapter F gross floor area exemptions for garages and carports.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-046, Agenda Backup: Backup (03-12-15 Letter from Residential Design and Compatibility Commission), PDF, 130kb

20160901-046, Agenda Backup: Backup (05-23-16 Memo Ltr from Garage Placement Working Group), PDF, 71kb

20160901-046, Agenda Backup: Backup (Notice), PDF, 669kb

20160901-046, Agenda Backup: Backup (Public Comment), PDF, 891kb

20160901-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 24kb

20160901-046, Agenda Backup: Postponement Request from Applicant, PDF, 292kb

20160901-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb

20160901-046, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 75kb

Item 47 - September 1, 2016

Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by thinkEAST Apartments, Ltd., or an affiliated entity, for the new construction of an affordable multi-family development to be located at 1143 Shady Lane. (District 3)

Executed Resolution

Resolution No. 20160901-047, PDF, 38kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-047, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 2.7mb

20160901-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 35kb

20160901-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb

Item 48 - September 1, 2016

Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal regarding the Planning Commissions approval of two compatibility waivers for development at 2510 South Congress Avenue (Site Plan No. SP-2015-0300C)(District 3).

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb

20160901-048, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement, PDF, 29kb

Item 49 - September 1, 2016

Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal regarding the Planning Commissions conditions of approval for a Conditional Use Permit for a Late Hours Permit with associated parking setback variance at 615 South Lamar Blvd.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20160901-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb

20160901-049, Agenda Backup: Request for Withdrawal, PDF, 355kb

Item 50 - September 1, 2016

Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to establish requirements for tenant notification and tenant relocation assistance for certain multi-family and mobile home projects.