Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
October 12, 2017
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 497kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 27kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 91kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 70.1mb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 121kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript - Regular Meeting, 547kb
Video
Agenda Items - October 12, 2017
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Item 1 - October 12, 2017
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of October 3, 2017, special called meeting of October 4, 2017, regular meeting of October 5, 2017.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - October 12, 2017
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2017A, in a par amount not to exceed $45,175,000, and approve related documents.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20171012-002, PDF, 1.9mb, posted 10/19/2017
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-002, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 345kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 421kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 229kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 3 - October 12, 2017
Authorize payment for the Department of Aviation's membership in the Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) and other programs led by ACI-NA, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 220kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 4 - October 12, 2017
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from Contractual Obligations in the amount of $1,600,000 for the Austin Resource Recovery vehicles and equipment, and $165,000 for vehicles and equipment for other City departments.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20171012-004, PDF, 51kb, posted 10/20/2017
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 111kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-004, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 5kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 222kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 5 - October 12, 2017
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Dyna Grid Construction Group, LLC, for the Gilleland to Techridge Transmission Line (Circuit 1030) Foundation Installation project, in the amount of $909,508, plus a $90,950.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,458.80. (Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 4.47% MBE and 1.99% WBE participation.). District(s) Affected: District 7.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-005, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 484kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-005, Agenda Backup: MWBE, PDF, 6kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 227kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 6 - October 12, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with Opticos Design, Inc., for additional architectural, urban design, planning, and engineering services for CodeNEXT, the comprehensive Land Development Code revision, in the amount of $2,275,000 to complete Phase 5 of CodeNEXT and Phase 2 of the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,466,520.60. (Note: This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 4.84% MBE and 5.59% WBE.) District(s) Affected: District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 7, District 8, District 9, District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-006, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 7kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-006, Agenda Backup: Change Control Committee Approval, PDF, 38kb, posted 10/10/2017
20171012-006, Agenda Backup: MWBE, PDF, 5kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 235kb, posted 9/30/2017
20171012-006, Agenda Late Backup: Memo - CM Kitchen, PDF, 36kb, posted 10/16/2017
20171012-006, Agenda Late Backup: Motion sheet - CM Pool full, PDF, 24kb, posted 10/16/2017
20171012-006, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - CM Pool notes, PDF, 40kb, posted 10/16/2017
20171012-006, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendments - CM Pool memo, PDF, 37kb, posted 10/16/2017
20171012-006, Agenda Late Backup: Request for Change of Compliance Plan, PDF, 1.4mb, posted 10/12/2017
Item 7 - October 12, 2017
Approve a settlement in City of Austin v. NAHC Cross Creek Apartments, LLC et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-15-005870 in the 53rd Judicial District of Travis County.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 213kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 8 - October 12, 2017
Approve a settlement in City of Austin v. Walter Olenick et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-004108 in the 53rd Judicial District of Travis County.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 216kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 9 - October 12, 2017
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-10 (Municipal Court) to revise and add provisions regarding indigency, fines, alternative sentencing, and commitment.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 31kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 43kb, posted 10/11/2017
20171012-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 213kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 10 - October 12, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District for the Literacy First (formerly ACE: A Community for Education) Program to be offered at Allison, Brooke, Govalle, Metz, Ortega and Zavala Elementary Schools in the amount of $200,000 for an initial term of two years with three one-year renewals in the amount of $100,000 each for a total contract not to exceed $500,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 227kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 11 - October 12, 2017
Approve a resolution authorizing the City's continued membership in the Capital Area Council of Governments and payment of the related membership fee, in an amount not to exceed $92,178.10.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20171012-011, PDF, 15kb, posted 10/16/2017
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-011, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 127kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 29kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 221kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 12 - October 12, 2017
Approve the second reading of an ordinance granting a franchise agreement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC for use of the City's rights-of-way for placing facilities or equipment to provide electric utility services within Oncor's certificated area.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-012, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 53kb, posted 5/29/2018
20171012-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 125kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 221kb, posted 9/30/2017
20171012-012, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 147kb, posted 10/9/2017
20171012-012, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendments - CM Garza, PDF, 152kb, posted 10/16/2017
Item 13 - October 12, 2017
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
20171012-013, Agenda Backup: 10-12-17 Nominations & Waivers, PDF, 8kb, posted 10/11/2017
20171012-013, Agenda Backup: Item From Council, PDF, 203kb, posted 9/30/2017
20171012-013, Agenda Backup: Nominations & Waivers V2, PDF, 8kb, posted 10/11/2017
20171012-013, Agenda Late Backup: Nominations and Waivers - final, PDF, 9kb, posted 10/16/2017
Item 14 - October 12, 2017
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 2 relating to the Municipal Court, the Downtown Austin Community Court, and the creation of a City Council Judicial Committee. Council Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Delia Garza.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20171012-014, PDF, 105kb, posted 10/18/2017
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-014, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 54kb, posted 5/29/2018
20171012-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 43kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 42kb, posted 10/10/2017
20171012-014, Agenda Backup: Item From Council, PDF, 207kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 15 - October 12, 2017
Approve a resolution relating to the contract for services at the Austin Resource Center for Homelessness. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Ann Kitchen.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20171012-015, PDF, 88kb, posted 10/16/2017
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20171012-015, PDF, 1.4mb, posted 4/16/2018
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 36kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 55kb, posted 10/6/2017
20171012-015, Agenda Backup: Item From Council, PDF, 205kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 16 - October 12, 2017
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate a School-to-Prison Pipeline and Youth Justice Workgroup to create recommendations on non-criminal policies to support youth. Council Sponsors: Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20171012-016, PDF, 154kb, posted 10/19/2017
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20171012-016, PDF, 82kb, posted 11/30/2017
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 51kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 56kb, posted 10/10/2017
20171012-016, Agenda Backup: Item From Council, PDF, 206kb, posted 9/30/2017
20171012-016, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendments - CM Casar, PDF, 174kb, posted 10/16/2017
Item 17 - October 12, 2017
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the regulating plan for the Plaza Saltillo Transit-Oriented Development Station Area, by extending its boundaries to include the Housing Authority of the City of Austin Chalmers Courts location. Council Sponsors: Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria, Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Delia Garza, Council Member Gregorio Casar.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 40kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-017, Agenda Backup: Item From Council, PDF, 207kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 18 - October 12, 2017
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the regulating plan for the Plaza Saltillo Transit-Oriented Development Station Area, initiating neighborhood plan amendments and rezoning of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin Chalmers Courts property from multifamily residence moderate-high density (MF-4) district to transit-oriented district (TOD), and directing staff to assign the appropriate TOD subdistrict to bring back to council for action. Council Sponsors: Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria, Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Delia Garza, Council Member Gregorio Casar.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20171012-018, PDF, 155kb, posted 10/16/2017
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20171012-018, PDF, 398kb, posted 7/30/2018
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 46kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-018, Agenda Backup: Item From Council, PDF, 208kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 19 - October 12, 2017
Approve an audit plan for the City Auditor for Fiscal Year 2018. Council Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-019, Agenda Backup: Audit Planning Process, PDF, 175kb, posted 10/5/2017
20171012-019, Agenda Backup: Backup (Audits by Department), PDF, 83kb, posted 10/5/2017
20171012-019, Agenda Backup: Backup (Sources of Input), PDF, 78kb, posted 10/5/2017
20171012-019, Agenda Backup: Committee Report, PDF, 7kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Audit Plan, PDF, 1.6mb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 211kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 20 - October 12, 2017
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
20171012-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 206kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 21 - October 12, 2017
Discuss legal issues related to amendments to City Code Chapter 2-10 (Municipal Court) to revise and add provisions regarding indigency, fines, alternative sentencing, and commitment (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 207kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 22 - October 12, 2017
C14-2016-0096 - 7901 Ranch Road 2222 - District 10 - Approve second reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 7901 Ranch to Market Road 2222 (West Bull Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning to general office-mixed use (GO-MU) combining district zoning, with conditions. First reading approved on January 26 2017. Vote: 7-4. Owner: Malamae/Dentastic, LP (James V. Potter). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. District(s) Affected: District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 366kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 215kb, posted 9/30/2017
20171012-022, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 255kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-022, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.0mb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-022, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - CM Alter, PDF, 37kb, posted 10/16/2017
Item 23 - October 12, 2017
C14-2017-0040 - Creastle .43 - District 5 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 9618 Manchaca Road (Slaughter Creek Watershed). Applicant request: To rezone from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. First Reading approved on June 8, 2017. Vote: 9-0, Council Members Garza and Kitchen were off the dais. Owner/Applicant: Creastle Enterprises, Inc. (Rahim Sadruddin). Agent: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. District(s) Affected: District 5.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20171012-023, PDF, 95kb, posted 10/18/2017
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-023, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (C14-2017-0040), PDF, 276kb, posted 10/6/2017
20171012-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 215kb, posted 9/30/2017
20171012-023, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C14-2017-0040), PDF, 126kb, posted 10/6/2017
20171012-023, Agenda Backup: Signed Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 75kb, posted 10/11/2017
20171012-023, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2017-0040), PDF, 1.2mb, posted 9/29/2017
Item 24 - October 12, 2017
C14-2017-0110 - 7505 Wynne Lane - District 5 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7505 Wynne Lane (South Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 19, 2017. Owner/Applicant: La Picharow, LLC (Glenn Latta). Agent: Talia, Inc. (Hachem Dadouch). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. District(s) Affected: District 5.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 193kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 213kb, posted 9/30/2017
20171012-024, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 895kb, posted 9/29/2017
Item 25 - October 12, 2017
C14-2017-0085 - Charles Ford Rezoning - District 6 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 12101 ½ Conrad Road (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: Forwarded to Council without a recommendation due to lack of an affirmative vote. Owner/Applicant: Charles Ford. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 6.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 215kb, posted 9/30/2017
20171012-025, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2017-0085), PDF, 1.5mb, posted 9/29/2017
Item 26 - October 12, 2017
Conduct a public hearing for the full-purpose annexation of the River Place Outparcels annexation area (approximately 212 acres in northwestern Travis County adjacent to the boundary of the River Place Municipal Utility District and the City's full-purpose jurisdiction; contiguous to District 6). District(s) Affected: District 6.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Service Plan, PDF, 79kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-026, Agenda Backup: Map (River Place Outparcels), PDF, 472kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 219kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 27 - October 12, 2017
Conduct a public hearing for the full-purpose annexation of the Mooreland Addition annexation area (approximately 34 acres in southwestern Travis County east of the intersection of Manchaca Road and Mooreland Drive; contiguous to District 5). District(s) Affected: District 5.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Service Plan, PDF, 58kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-027, Agenda Backup: Map (Mooreland), PDF, 341kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 219kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 28 - October 12, 2017
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the HOLT CAT Subdivision annexation area (approximately 27 acres in southern Travis County along IH-35 approximately three-tenths of a mile south of Slaughter Lane; contiguous to District 5). District(s) Affected: District 5.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-028, Agenda Backup: Draft Service Plan, PDF, 79kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-028, Agenda Backup: Map (Holt Cat), PDF, 307kb, posted 9/29/2017
20171012-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 220kb, posted 9/30/2017
Item 29 - October 12, 2017
Approve a resolution adopting the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau (doing business as Visit Austin) 2017-2018 Marketing Plan and Proposed Budget; setting the contract payment as required by the Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code; and authorizing the City Manager to file the approved documents with the City Clerk's Office as required by the Texas Tax Code.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20171012-029, PDF, 43kb, posted 10/20/2017
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-029, Agenda Backup: ACVB Budget FY17-18, PDF, 30kb, posted 10/11/2017
20171012-029, Agenda Backup: Amendment No.2, PDF, 297kb, posted 10/6/2017
20171012-029, Agenda Backup: Backup (Marketing Plan Part 1), PDF, 5.9mb, posted 10/6/2017
20171012-029, Agenda Backup: Backup (Marketing Plan part 2), PDF, 3.1mb, posted 10/6/2017
20171012-029, Agenda Backup: Clarification Memo 9.28.17, PDF, 39kb, posted 10/6/2017
20171012-029, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 125kb, posted 10/6/2017
20171012-029, Agenda Backup: Marketing Plan, PDF, 20.0mb, posted 10/6/2017
20171012-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 222kb, posted 10/6/2017
20171012-029, Agenda Backup: Revised Amendment No. 2 (V2), PDF, 20kb, posted 10/11/2017
20171012-029, Agenda Backup: Revised Backup (2017-2018 Tourism and Promotion Fund Summary), PDF, 121kb, posted 10/6/2017
20171012-029, Agenda Backup: Revised Backup (Visit Austin Proposed 2017-2018 Budget), PDF, 22kb, posted 10/6/2017
Item 30 - October 12, 2017
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department; creating and eliminating certain positions; establishing pay rates; repealing Ordinance No. 20170913-003 relating to Fire Department classifications and positions; and declaring an emergency.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20171012-030, PDF, 63kb, posted 10/18/2017
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 25kb, posted 10/6/2017
20171012-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 218kb, posted 10/6/2017
Item 31 - October 12, 2017
Authorize amendments to prior Council action authorizing negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc. for an aerial walkway bridge and surface and subsurface piers within the East 4th Street, located at 400 1/2 Neches Street to correct the square footage of aerial and subsurface encroachments. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20171012-031, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.1mb, posted 10/6/2017
20171012-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 230kb, posted 10/6/2017
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