Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 9, 2020
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 742kb
Combined Agenda and Addenda, 1.1mb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 209kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 104kb
Agenda Second Addendum, 219kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 674kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 7.0mb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 858kb
Video
Agenda Items - April 9, 2020
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Item 1 - April 9, 2020
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council discussion of March 9, 2020, work session of March 10, 2020, regular meeting of March 12, 2020, and regular meeting of March 26, 2020.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 73kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 2 - April 9, 2020
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District (AISD), for the use of the Palmer Events Center at no charge in exchange for the City's use of AISD services, with the value of the exchange not to exceed $35,000 per term, for an initial contract term ending September 30, 2020, and with four 12-month renewal options.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 3 - April 9, 2020
Amend a contract with MJR Partners for consulting services to guide the review and evaluation of the Cultural Funding Program in the amount of $50,000 for a total amount not to exceed $95,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 4 - April 9, 2020
Approve a settlement in City of Austin v. Billy Jo Figer et al, Cause No. C-1-CV-18-002185 in Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 5 - April 9, 2020
Approve a settlement in City of Austin v. SAFA Trading Establishment Inc., Cause No. C-1-CV-15-003281 in County Court at Law No. 1 of Travis County, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 160kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 6 - April 9, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department's Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20190910-001) to increase the beginning balance by $500,000 and appropriate and increase expenditures by $500,000 within the Neighborhood Housing University Neighborhood Overlay Fund for housing programs.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-006, PDF, 251kb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 66kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-006, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-006, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 66kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 7 - April 9, 2020
Approve a resolution appointing Samantha Rosenberg to the Board of Directors of the Austin Green Municipal Utility District, as provided for in the MUD's enabling legislation and consent agreement with the City of Austin.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-007, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 44kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-007, Agenda Backup: Resume, PDF, 96kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 8 - April 9, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 11-1 to remove the requirement for the City to submit an annual Letter of Verification for the historic tax abatement to the Travis Central Appraisal District.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-008, PDF, 270kb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-008, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 581kb, posted 10/22/2020
20200409-008, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 30kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 9 - April 9, 2020
Approve an ordinance adopting the Third Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Agreement Concerning the Creation and Operation of Senna Hills Municipal Utility District to change uses and impose certain conditions. This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-009, PDF, 1.7mb, posted 7/17/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 39kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-009, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (with Land Use Plan) to Ordinance, PDF, 261kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-009, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A to Draft Ordinance, PDF, 72kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-009, Agenda Backup: Land-Use Plan, PDF, 14.1mb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-009, Agenda Backup: Letter (EanesISD), PDF, 607kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-009, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 523kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 210kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-009, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 240kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-009, Agenda Backup: Revised Land Use Plan, PDF, 14.1mb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-009, Agenda Backup: Senna Hills Irrigation Lots, PDF, 430kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-009, Agenda Backup: SOS Opposition, PDF, 309kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 10 - April 9, 2020
Authorize execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement for the Austin Regional Intelligence Center to include the following agencies as new partners: the City of Lakeway on behalf of its Police Department, the City of Westlake on behalf of its Police Department, the City of Bee Cave on behalf of its Police Department, Hutto Independent School District on behalf of its Police Department, and the City of Elgin on behalf of its Police Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-010, Agenda Backup: Amendment, PDF, 363kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 11 - April 9, 2020
Authorize execution of separate agreements with St. Edwards University and Concordia University that establish each as a new partner in the Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC), as permitted by the existing interlocal agreements with the governmental agencies that are partners in ARIC.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-011, Agenda Backup: Agreement (Concordia), PDF, 202kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-011, Agenda Backup: Agreement (St. Edwards), PDF, 202kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 12 - April 9, 2020
Authorize execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement for the Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) to include the following agencies as new partner agencies in the funding mechanism established to sustain the operations of ARIC: the City of Lakeway on behalf of its Police Department, City of Westlake on behalf of its Police Department, the City of Bee Cave on behalf of its Police Department, Hutto Independent School District on behalf of its Police Department, and the City of Elgin on behalf of its Police Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-012, Agenda Backup: Amendment, PDF, 385kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 13 - April 9, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20190910-001) authorizing 1.0 full-time equivalent grant position funded from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act Program.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-013, PDF, 248kb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-013, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 135kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-013, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27kb, posted 3/30/2020
Item 14 - April 9, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20190910-001) authorizing 1.0 full-time equivalent grant position funded from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-014, PDF, 250kb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-014, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 15 - April 9, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20190910-001) authorizing 1.0 full-time equivalent grant position funded from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Program.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-015, PDF, 251kb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-015, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 135kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 16 - April 9, 2020
Authorize ratification of an interlocal agreement executed with The University of Texas at Austin-Dell Medical School, and other state institutions, to share data, manage and monitor individuals, trace contacts, model data, and make recommendations for the purpose of understanding, responding to, and mitigating the spread of COVID-19 at no cost to the City.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 17 - April 9, 2020
Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc., to provide residential dumpster collection services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,100,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 151kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-017, Agenda Late Backup: Memo - Residential Dumpster Collection Services, PDF, 135kb, posted 4/9/2020
Item 18 - April 9, 2020
Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Marsh USA, Inc. D/B/A Marsh USA, for continued administration services for the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program VII, for an increase in the amount of $355,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,856,074. (Note: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 150kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 19 - April 9, 2020
Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Safety Solutions, Inc., to provide continued construction safety management services associated with the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program VII, for an increase in the amount of $118,950, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $375,550. (Note: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 149kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 20 - April 9, 2020
Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company D/B/A Liberty Mutual Insurance, for the continued payment of insurance premiums to the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program VII, for an increase in the amount of $3,128,579, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,400,064. (Note: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 149kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 21 - April 9, 2020
Authorize ratification of an emergency contract with Action Target Inc., for emergency repair of the large gun range including replacement parts, in the amount of $118,170. (Note: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 148kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 22 - April 9, 2020
Approve ratification of an amendment to an existing contract with WorkQuest, for emergency cleaning services in the amount of $100,803; and authorize an amendment to an existing contract with WorkQuest, to provide continued cleaning services for overpasses, under bridges and in the transportation right of way, for an increase in an amount of $1,800,000 and to increase the term by three years, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $2,290,803. (Note: This contract was awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for these contracts, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 198kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 23 - April 9, 2020
Approve an ordinance suspending a Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program interim rate adjustment proposed by Atmos Energy - Mid-Tex Division.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-023, PDF, 470kb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-023, Agenda Backup: ATMOS Memo, PDF, 4.2mb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-023, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 311kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 157kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 24 - April 9, 2020
Approve on first reading an ordinance extending a franchise to ATX Coop Taxi to operate a taxicab service in the City of Austin for five years.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 85kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 25 - April 9, 2020
Approve on first reading an ordinance granting a franchise to Central City Taxi to operate a taxicab service in the City of Austin for five years.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-025, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 587kb, posted 10/22/2020
20200409-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordiance, PDF, 80kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 26 - April 9, 2020
Approve on first reading an ordinance extending a franchise to ABCABCO, INC. D.B.A. Lone Star Cab Company to operate a taxicab service in the City of Austin for five years.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 84kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 27 - April 9, 2020
Approve on first reading an ordinance granting a franchise to Longhorn Taxicab Company to operate a taxicab service in the City of Austin for five years.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-027, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 587kb, posted 10/22/2020
20200409-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 83kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 141kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-027, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 83kb, posted 3/30/2020
Item 28 - April 9, 2020
Approve on first reading an ordinance extending a franchise to Greater Austin Transportation Company D.B.A. Yellow Cab Company to operate a taxicab service in the City of Austin for five years.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-028, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 84kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 140kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 29 - April 9, 2020
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations; removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-029, Agenda Backup: Nomination & Waivers, PDF, 74kb, posted 4/6/2020
20200409-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 118kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 30 - April 9, 2020
Approve a resolution related to magistration services provided by Austin Municipal Court judges, and reforms to end wealth-based detention and improve equity in the Travis County justice system. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20200409-030, PDF, 3.1mb, posted 4/17/2020
Staff Responses to Council
20200409-030, Response - Update on Magistration Services, PDF, 167kb, posted 1/8/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 405kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-030, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 546kb, posted 4/8/2020
20200409-030, Agenda Late Backup: Judge Sarah Eckhardt - Email , PDF, 94kb, posted 4/9/2020
20200409-030, Agenda Late Backup: Roger Jefferies Letter on City Council Resolution, PDF, 350kb, posted 4/9/2020
Item 31 - April 9, 2020
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the regulating plan for the North Burnet Gateway area relating to floor-to-area ratio and subdistricts, and directing the City Manager to process the amendments. Council Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Ann Kitchen.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20200409-031, PDF, 475kb, posted 4/17/2020
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20200409-031, PDF, 158kb, posted 4/29/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 25kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 32 - April 9, 2020
Approve a resolution relating to the creation of loan and tax abatement programs for the construction of accessory dwelling units. Council Sponsors: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Alison Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-032, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 313kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 33 - April 9, 2020
Approve a resolution relating to assistance for and protections of customers of financial institutions. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Gregorio Casar.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20200409-033, PDF, 1.1mb, posted 4/17/2020
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20200409-033, PDF, 28kb, posted 5/22/2020
20200409-033, Response - Austin Public Health (APH), PDF, 26kb, posted 5/20/2020
20200409-033, Response - Austin Public Health (APH), PDF, 26kb, posted 5/22/2020
20200409-033, Response - Staff Update, PDF, 65kb, posted 4/16/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-033, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 293kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-033, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 300kb, posted 4/8/2020
20200409-033, Agenda Late Backup: Amendment - MPT Garza, PDF, 512kb, posted 4/9/2020
Item 34 - April 9, 2020
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Spicewood Springs Road Mobility Improvements Project for the right-of-way acquisition of approximately 0.0181 of an acre of land (approx. 789 square feet), being out of and a portion of the James M. Mitchell Survey No. 17, Abstract No. 521, in Travis County, Texas, same being a portion of that certain tract described in Document No. 2000017269 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas and conveyed to Laszlo Herczeg in a General Warranty Deed dated November 21, 2008, recorded in Document No. 2008169731 of the said Official Public Records in the amount of $2,904, for the public use of a mobility improvements project to address congestion and enhance mobility and safety for the public. The owner of the needed property is Laszlo Herczeg. The property is located entirely within District 10, at 5003 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78759. The general route of the project is located within the Austin city limits and is oriented east-west as Spicewood Springs connects with Loop 360 and Loop 1. The project area limits are approximately 4,000 feet of Spicewood Springs Road from Loop 360 to Mesa Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s) Affected: District 10.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20200409-034, PDF, 1.5mb, posted 4/17/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-034, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 87kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-034, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.2mb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-034, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.2mb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 35 - April 9, 2020
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 http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2020/20200409-ahfc.htm).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 122kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 36 - April 9, 2020
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request for a waiver from the 300 foot minimum separation distance required by City Code Chapter 4-9, Section 4(A) between a business selling alcoholic beverages and a public school from Neighborhood Goods, a proposed retail store with accessory restaurant use at 1007 S. Congress Avenue, situated on property that is within 300 feet of the Texas School for the Deaf, a public school located at 1102 S. Congress Avenue. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-036, Agenda Backup: Letter (Applicant Request), PDF, 86kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-036, Agenda Backup: Letter (Applicant to Texas School for the Deaf), PDF, 353kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-036, Agenda Backup: Letter (South River City Citizens), PDF, 333kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-036, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 5.0mb, posted 4/8/2020
20200409-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 128kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-036, Agenda Backup: Site Drawings, PDF, 828kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-036, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 63kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 37 - April 9, 2020
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 4 of City Code Chapter 25-12 to adopt the 2020 National Electrical Code and local amendments.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-037, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 29kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-037, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 352kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-037, Agenda Backup: Letter (Electrical Board Recommendation), PDF, 240kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-037, Agenda Backup: Postponement Memo, PDF, 340kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-037, Agenda Backup: Stakeholder Meeting Sign-In Sheets, PDF, 574kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 38 - April 9, 2020
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance concerning a change to gas rates proposed by Texas Gas Service Company.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-038, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 125kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-038, Agenda Backup: Postponement Memo, PDF, 311kb, posted 4/7/2020
20200409-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 39 - April 9, 2020
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for an application by ECG Wildhorse, LP, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development that will be financed through the private activity bond program to be known as Wildhorse Flats, located at or near the southeast corner of Highway 290 and Highway 130 in the Wildhorse Public Improvement District, within the City. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20200409-039, PDF, 664kb, posted 4/17/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-039, Agenda Backup: Application, PDF, 4.0mb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-039, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 87kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-039, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 83kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 40 - April 9, 2020
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt and amend the 2015 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-040, PDF, 4.7mb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-040, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 590kb, posted 10/22/2020
20200409-040, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 67kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-040, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 266kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-040, Agenda Backup: Environmental Commission Motion (20190918-007b), PDF, 96kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-040, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 166kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-040, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 9.1mb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-040, Agenda Backup: Letter of Recommendation (Building and Fire Code BOA), PDF, 43kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-040, Agenda Backup: Motion Sheet - CM Alter, PDF, 246kb, posted 4/8/2020
20200409-040, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 3.7mb, posted 4/8/2020
20200409-040, Agenda Backup: Public Safety Recommendation (20190603-005), PDF, 120kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-040, Agenda Backup: Stakeholder Outreach, PDF, 113kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 41 - April 9, 2020
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Section 25-13-45 relating to compatible residential uses in Airport Overlay Zone Three (AO3).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-041, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 39kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-041, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 3.3mb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-041, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 122kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 42 - April 9, 2020
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
20200409-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 43 - April 9, 2020
Discuss legal issues related to Acuna et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-19-008617, in the 201st District Court, Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 122kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 44 - April 9, 2020
Discuss legal issues related to line of duty leave under the Texas Local Government Code (private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 45 - April 9, 2020
C14-2019-0153-Old Koenig V Rezone - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 900 Old Koenig Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed; Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed-use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on February 20, 2020. Vote 11-0. Owner/Applicant: HMZ Holdings LLC (Zaid Hakkak). Agent: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Witliff). City Staff: Mark Graham, 512-974-3574. District(s) Affected: District 7.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-045, PDF, 839kb, posted 6/1/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 326kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-045, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 825kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 46 - April 9, 2020
C14-2019-0159 - Arboretum Lot 9 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 9401 Arboretum Boulevard (Bull Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning, general commercial services (CS) district zoning and commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on April 7, 2020. Owner: GF-ARB C, Ltd. % Live Oak Gottesman. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-046, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.4mb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 47 - April 9, 2020
C14-2020-0010 FM 969 Retail Center - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6401 FM 969 Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: Applicant Indefinite postponement. Owner/Applicant: 6401 E FM 969 LLC (Najib Wehbe). Agent: South Llano Strategies (Glen Coleman). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-047, Agenda Backup: Applicant Indefinite Postonement, PDF, 12kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 147kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 48 - April 9, 2020
NPA-2017-0021.01 - 4530 E. Ben White Blvd - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20061116-055 of the East Riverside/Oltorf 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 4530 E. Ben White Blvd. (Country Club Creek Watershed) from Single Family and Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: Pending. Planning Commission Recommendation: Pending. Owner/Applicant: Belco Equities, Inc. Agent: Coats Rose, P.C. (John M. Joseph). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-048, Agenda Backup: Staff Postponement Memo, PDF, 643kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 49 - April 9, 2020
C14-2019-0167 - 4530 E. Ben White Blvd - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4530 E. Ben White Blvd (Country Club West Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from single family residence - standard lot - neighborhood plan (SF-2-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services - mixed use - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny general commercial services - mixed use - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: Pending. Owner: 4539 East Ben White Associates LLC (Trevor Belton). Applicant: Coats Rose (John Joseph). City Staff: Kate Clark, 512-974-1237. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-049, Agenda Backup: Staff Postponement Memo, PDF, 645kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 50 - April 9, 2020
NPA-2019-0021.02 - 6101 E. Oltorf Street -To approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20061116-055, the East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 6101 E. Oltorf Street (portion of) (Carson Creek Watershed) from Industry to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: Pending. Planning Commission recommendation: Pending. Applicant/Owner: 2009 TRCB, LP, a Texas Limited partnership. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Ferris Clements). Staff: Maureen Meredith (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-050, Agenda Backup: Staff Postponement Memo, PDF, 477kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 51 - April 9, 2020
C14-2019-0110 - 6101 E. Oltorf Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6101 E. Oltorf Street (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial services - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) to limited industrial services - planned development area - neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP). Staff Recommendation: pending. Planning Commission Recommendation: Pending. Owner: 2009 TRCB, LP (Brad Gates). Applicant: Ambrust & Brown (Richard S. Suttle Jr.). City Staff: Kate Clark, 512-974-1237. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-051, Agenda Backup: Staff Postponement Memo, PDF, 480kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 52 - April 9, 2020
C14-2020-0008 - South Congress Multifamily - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25-by rezoning property locally known as 4302 South Congress Avenue (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Lampros Moumouris. Agent: Rivera Engineering (Michael A. Rivera). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-052, Agenda Backup: Memo (SCCNPPCT), PDF, 46kb, posted 4/8/2020
20200409-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-052, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.8mb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 53 - April 9, 2020
C14-2019-0129 - 10801 Wayne Riddell Loop - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25-2by zoning property locally known as 10801 Wayne Riddell Loop (Slaughter Creek Watershed; Onion Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To zone from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to multifamily residence-moderate-high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-moderate-high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on April 7, 2020. Owner/Applicant: Riddell Family Limited Partnership (James A. Henry). Agent: Smith Robertson, L.L.P. (David Hartman). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. District(s) Affected: District 5.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-053, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 8.7mb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 54 - April 9, 2020
C14-2019-0155 - 4011 Convict Hill Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4011 Convict Hill Road (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone). Applicant's Request: To rezone single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. First Reading approved on March 12, 2020. Vote: 8-1, Council Member Flannigan voted nay. Mayor Adler and Council Member Harper-Madison were off the dais. Owner: Devch, L.P. (Rick Anderson). Agent: LOC Consultants (Sergio Lozano, P.E.). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. District(s) Affected: District 8.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 433kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-054, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.3mb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-054, Agenda Backup: Street Deed, PDF, 383kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 55 - April 9, 2020
C14-2020-0007 - 2001 Guadalupe Street Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2001 Guadalupe Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services - neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services - mixed use - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services - mixed use - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed April 14, 2020. Owner/Applicant: Powell-Corbert LLC (William Corbert). Agent: Coats-Rose (John Joseph). Staff: Mark Graham, 512-974-3574. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-055, Agenda Backup: Postponement Request Memo, PDF, 78kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133kb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 56 - April 9, 2020
C14-2019-0151 - The Colorfield - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1006 Baylor Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from multifamily residence high density-conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (MF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on February 20, 2020. Vote: 10-0, Council Member Casar off the dias. Owner and Applicant: Colorfield, LLC (Bryan Cumby). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Mark Graham, 512-974-3574. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-056, PDF, 1.1mb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-056, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 474kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-056, Agenda Backup: Memo (ATD), PDF, 189kb, posted 4/8/2020
20200409-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-056, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.3mb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 57 - April 9, 2020
C14-2019-0137 - Delwau RV Parks - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7715 Delwau Lane (Colorado River Watershed) from single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on February 20, 2020. Vote 6-2; Pool, Tovo- Nay, Kitchen, Alter- Abstain, Casar- Off the dais. Owner/Applicant: Delwau LLC (Noah Zimmerman). Agent: South Llano Strategies (Glen Coleman). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-057, Agenda Backup: Neighborhood Traffic Analysis, PDF, 594kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-057, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.2mb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 58 - April 9, 2020
NPA-2018-0005.01 - 1501 Airport Commerce Drive-Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20010927-05, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 1501 Airport Commerce Drive, (Carson Creek Watershed) from Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission recommendation: To deny Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: W2 Hill ACP II LP; W2 Real Estate Partners. Agent: Amanda Swor; Drenner Group City Staff: Jesse Gutierrez, (512) 974-1606. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-058, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.4mb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 59 - April 9, 2020
C14-2019-0029 - 1501 Airport Commerce Dr - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1501 Airport Commerce Drive (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: W2 Hill ACP II, LP. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-059, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.8mb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 60 - April 9, 2020
C14-2020-0001 - Colton Bluff Springs Road -Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6917 Colton Bluff Springs Road (Marble Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from rural residential (RR) district, single family residence - small lot (SF-4A) district, single family residence - small lot - conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district and neighborhood commercial - mixed use (LR-MU) combing district zoning to multifamily residence - medium density (MF-3) district zoning for Tract 1, and community commercial - mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning for Tract 2. First Reading approved multifamily residence - low density (MF-2) district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial - mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning for Tract 2 on March 12, 2020. Vote: 7-2, Council Members Alter and Pool voted nay; Mayor Adler and Council Member Harper-Madison were off the dais. Owner: BMR Land LLC (William P. Mclean). Applicant: McClean & Howard LLP (Jeffery S. Howard). City Staff: Kate Clark, 512-974-1237. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-060, PDF, 2.0mb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-060, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 515kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-060, Agenda Backup: Sighned Street Deed, PDF, 72kb, posted 3/27/2020
20200409-060, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 17.3mb, posted 3/27/2020
Item 61 - April 9, 2020
Approve an ordinance waiving unstickered extra trash fees for the period from March 23, 2020 until the Mayor's Stay Home - Work Safe Order No. 20200324-007 has been lifted, or until otherwise directed by City management, to encourage Austin Resource Recovery customers to stay home and to dispose of their trash in a manner that reduces the risk of nuisance conditions from trash that may be improperly disposed.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-061, PDF, 322kb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-061, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 118kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-061, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 34kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 62 - April 9, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-7-72 (Reports) of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure) relating to the deadlines for filing financial disclosures.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-062, PDF, 953kb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-062, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 589kb, posted 10/22/2020
20200409-062, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 31kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 134kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 63 - April 9, 2020
Approve an amendment to a contract with MJR Partners for consulting services to guide the review and evaluation of the Cultural Funding Program in the amount of $80,000 for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 140kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 64 - April 9, 2020
Discussion and possible action regarding Acuna et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-19-008617, in the 201st District Court, Travis County, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 135kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 65 - April 9, 2020
Authorize the ratification of an agreement with Hotel USA Partners, LLC, for the City to occupy the real property located at 6121 N. Interstate Highway 35 for emergency housing, isolation, and support services related to COVID-19 for a 60-day term, with an option to extend for two additional 30-day terms, for an amount not to exceed $2,804,760.00. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-065, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.4mb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 140kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 66 - April 9, 2020
Authorize the ratification of an agreement with DBG Austin South LLC, for the City to occupy the real property located at 4200 South Interstate Highway 35 for emergency housing, isolation, and support services related to COVID-19, for a 60 day term, with an option to extend for two additional 30 day terms, for an amount not to exceed $541,800.00. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-066, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.3mb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 67 - April 9, 2020
Authorize the ratification of an agreement with Pleiades Hospitality, LLC, for the City to occupy the real property located at 8010 North Interstate Highway 35 for emergency housing, isolation, and support services related to COVID-19 for a 60 day term, with an option to extend for two additional 30 day terms, for an amount not to exceed $222,500.00. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-067, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.3mb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-067, Agenda Late Backup: Questions and Answers - Office of Real Estate Services, PDF, 221kb, posted 4/9/2020
Item 68 - April 9, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 General Fund Emergency Reserve Fund (Ordinance 20190910-001) to appropriate an amount not to exceed $2,804,760 to be used for COVID-19-related emergency housing and support services to supplement but not supplant Federal and State funding, and declaring an emergency.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-068, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 12kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-068, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 143kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 69 - April 9, 2020
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 3 to the interlocal agreement between the City, Travis County, and the Austin-Travis County Sobriety Center Local Government Corporation (LGC) for the operation and management of the Sobering Center to add a provision that permits the LGC to utilize the facility as an isolation or quarantine facility or for other related services as needed or requested during a disaster.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-069, Agenda Backup: Amendment, PDF, 728kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 70 - April 9, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Revolution Foods to provide prepared meal distribution to the homeless community in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for a nine-week term beginning April 1, 2020, with two four-week extension options.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-070, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 340kb, posted 4/8/2020
20200409-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 71 - April 9, 2020
Approve a resolution authorizing amendments to the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the Austin/Travis County Sobriety Center Local Government Corporation.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20200409-071, PDF, 868kb, posted 4/17/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-071, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 66kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-071, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 132kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-071, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 72 - April 9, 2020
Authorize an amendment to an existing cooperative contract with Freeit Data Solutions, Inc., to provide continued hardware, software, implementation, training, maintenance, and support services required to support the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Energy Management System and Advanced Distribution Management System upgrade, for an increase in the amount of $6,453,500 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $11,522,180. (Note: This contract was reviewed in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-072, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 213kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 73 - April 9, 2020
Approve on first reading an ordinance renewing a franchise for ATX Coop Taxi to operate a taxicab service in the City of Austin for five years.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-073, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 583kb, posted 10/22/2020
20200409-073, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 82kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-073, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 74 - April 9, 2020
Approve on first reading an ordinance renewing a franchise for ABCABCO, INC. D.B.A. Lone Star Cab Company to operate a taxicab service in the City of Austin for five years.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-074, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 585kb, posted 10/22/2020
20200409-074, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 84kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-074, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 75 - April 9, 2020
Approve on first reading an ordinance renewing a franchise for Greater Austin Transportation Company D.B.A. Yellow Cab Company to operate a taxicab service in the City of Austin for five years.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-075, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 591kb, posted 10/22/2020
20200409-075, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 84kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-075, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 140kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 76 - April 9, 2020
Approve a resolution condemning violence, hate speech, racism, and misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic and expressing solidarity with Chinese and Asian Americans. Council Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, Council Member Kathie Tovo.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20200409-076, PDF, 701kb, posted 4/17/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-076, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 281kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-076, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 77 - April 9, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 General Fund Emergency Reserve Fund (Ordinance 20190910-001) to appropriate an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the Relief in a State of Emergency (RISE) Fund to support COVID-19 emergency relief to supplement but not supplant Federal and State funding, and declaring an emergency. Council Sponsors: Council Member Gregorio Casar, Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-077, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 15kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-077, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-077, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 128kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 78 - April 9, 2020
Approve a resolution imploring the Texas Governor and the Texas Secretary of State to protect the voting rights and the public health of all Texans during the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic by permitting voting-by-mail for all voters eligible to vote in Texas elections and directing the City Manager to send this resolution to the appropriate state leaders. Council Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Gregorio Casar.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20200409-078, PDF, 615kb, posted 4/17/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-078, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 126kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-078, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 79 - April 9, 2020
Approve a resolution relating to the expanded Family and Medical Leave Act and emergency paid sick leave coverage under the Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act for City of Austin employees. Council Sponsors: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20200409-079, PDF, 1.2mb, posted 4/17/2020
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20200409-079, PDF, 120kb, posted 4/20/2020
20200409-079, Response - Staff Update, PDF, 173kb, posted 12/4/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-079, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 291kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-079, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-079, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 307kb, posted 4/8/2020
20200409-079, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Revisions - CM Tovo, PDF, 307kb, posted 4/9/2020
Item 80 - April 9, 2020
Approve a resolution relating to funding, construction plans, and tax-related relief for accessory dwelling units. Council Sponsors: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Alison Alter.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20200409-080, PDF, 1.6mb, posted 4/17/2020
Staff Responses to Council
20200409-080, Response: Accessory Dwelling Units, PDF, 1.6mb, posted 6/29/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-080, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 149kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-080, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 81 - April 9, 2020
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute amendments to existing social services contracts and to negotiate and execute new emergency contracts funded from the Relief in a State of Emergency (RISE) Fund to offer immediate support services and direct financial assistance to residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20200409-081, PDF, 2.3mb, posted 4/21/2020
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20200409-081, PDF, 35kb, posted 4/24/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-081, Agenda Backup: Backup for Kitchen Amendment, PDF, 382kb, posted 4/7/2020
20200409-081, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 168kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-081, Agenda Backup: Motion Sheet (CM Kitchen), PDF, 193kb, posted 4/6/2020
20200409-081, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-081, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 188kb, posted 4/6/2020
20200409-081, Agenda Backup: Revised Motion Sheet (CM Kitchen), PDF, 162kb, posted 4/6/2020
20200409-081, Agenda Late Backup: Amendment - MPT Garza, PDF, 187kb, posted 4/9/2020
20200409-081, Agenda Late Backup: Updated Motion Sheet - CM Alter, PDF, 224kb, posted 4/9/2020
Item 82 - April 9, 2020
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create the Central Health Overlay district within the Downtown Austin Plan District Map.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-082, Agenda Backup: Postponement Request, PDF, 35kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-082, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 83 - April 9, 2020
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting a moratorium on city utility disconnections, waiving city utility late fees, extending the deadline for commercial and multifamily energy audit and benchmark reporting, reducing certain city electric and water rates, expanding eligibility for the city utilities' customer assistance program to include individuals experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, amending the fiscal year 2019-2020 budgets of Austin Water and Austin Energy to appropriate up to $10,000,000 for the utilities' Plus-One payment assistance programs, and declaring an emergency.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-083, PDF, 985kb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-083, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 245kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-083, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (AE), PDF, 36kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-083, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (AW), PDF, 35kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-083, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 118kb, posted 4/6/2020
20200409-083, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 147kb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 84 - April 9, 2020
C14H-2020-0011 - Lavada Durst ('Dr. Hepcat') House. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1906 E. 21st Street. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission upon citizen request. Applicant's Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence - historic landmark - neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation, Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence - historic landmark - neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Zoning Department, 512-974-6454 District(s) Affected: District 1.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-084, PDF, 656kb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-084, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 192kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-084, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125kb, posted 4/3/2020
20200409-084, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.8mb, posted 4/3/2020
Item 85 - April 9, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 General Fund Emergency Reserve Fund (Ordinance No. 20190910-001) to appropriate an amount not to exceed $2,804,760 for COVID-19 emergency relief; and declaring an emergency.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-085, PDF, 290kb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-085, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 12kb, posted 4/6/2020
20200409-085, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb, posted 4/6/2020
20200409-085, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 143kb, posted 4/6/2020
Item 86 - April 9, 2020
Approve a resolution related to the use of the Live Music Fund for Emergency Assistance grants for musicians. Council Sponsors: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Leslie Pool, Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20200409-086, PDF, 1.0mb, posted 4/17/2020
Staff Responses to Council
20200409-086, Response - Economic Development Department (EDD), PDF, 139kb, posted 6/1/2020
20200409-086, Response: COVID-19 Economic Recover Program Update including Creative Spaces, PDF, 239kb, posted 4/9/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-086, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 112kb, posted 4/6/2020
20200409-086, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107kb, posted 4/6/2020
20200409-086, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 288kb, posted 4/8/2020
Item 87 - April 9, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 General Fund Emergency Reserve Fund (Ordinance 20190910-001) to appropriate an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the Relief in a State of Emergency (RISE) Fund to support COVID-19 emergency relief; and declaring an emergency. Council Sponsors: Council Member Gregorio Casar, Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Kathie Tovo.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20200409-087, PDF, 299kb, posted 4/21/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20200409-087, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 12kb, posted 4/6/2020
20200409-087, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb, posted 4/6/2020
20200409-087, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 128kb, posted 4/6/2020
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