Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
June 8, 2023: Agenda
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Agenda Items - June 8, 2023
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The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.
9:00 AM – Proclamations
Proclamation – Texas A&M Forest Service – To be presented by Mayor Kirk Watson and to be accepted by Chancellor John Sharp of Texas A&M and Al Davis, Interim Director of Forrest Services
Proclamation – Austin Public Access Television Month – To be presented by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison and to be accepted by Rondella Hawkins, Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs Officer
10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Item 1
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of May 30, 2023 and regular meeting of June 1, 2023.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 75kb, posted 5/26/2023
Austin Energy
Item 2
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to accept and appropriate $569,500 in grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program for a smart grid and distribution system design analysis study.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 19kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-002, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 339kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117kb, posted 5/26/2023
Emergency Medical Services
Item 3
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Travis County Healthcare District to provide ground emergency medical transport services to eligible Medical Access Program beneficiaries for a term of one year in an amount not to exceed $696,822.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-003, Agenda Backup: Agreement, PDF, 298kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130kb, posted 5/26/2023
Financial Services
Item 4
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to allow the transfer of retired County computer devices into the inventory of the City’s Community PC Program.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 5
Approve an ordinance setting the tax exemption for residence homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older and persons with disabilities at a value of $124,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 6
Approve an ordinance suspending a rate increase proposed by SiEnergy, LP for natural gas services.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132kb, posted 5/26/2023
Financial Services- Contracts
Item 7
Authorize execution of two contracts for liquid chlorine with DPC Industries, Inc., and DXI Industries, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $19,000,000, to be divided between the contractors. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 151kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 8
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire an extension of a temporary working space easement, being approximately 0.048 of an acre (2,098 square feet) tract of land out of the Isaac Decker League Survey No. 20, Travis County, Texas being out of Lot 18-C, Resubdivision of Lot 18, Block 1, Fredericksburg Road Acres, a subdivision of record in Document Number 200600113, Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, generally located at 2207 Thornton Road, Austin, Texas 78704, from Stuart Linde in an amount not to exceed $70,000, including closing costs.
District(s): District 5.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-008, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.1mb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 143kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 9
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for staffing and engineering services for the Mobility Management Center operations with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for up to eight years in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (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
20230608-009, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 392kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 153kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 10
Authorize an amendment to a contract for architectural design services for the Faulk Library/History Center and Archival Repository Expansion project with Lord Aeck and Sargent, Inc., to increase the amount by $250,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,925,000. [Note: This amendment was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 9.13% MBE and 11.12% WBE].
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-010, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 417kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-010, Agenda Backup: Project Map, PDF, 2.8mb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 151kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 11
Authorize an amendment to a contract for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 project with Rogers - O’Brien Construction Company, LLC, to increase the amount by $3,140,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $25,140,000. [Note: This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) Current participation for Pre-Construction phase is 22.24% MBE and 0% WBE].
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-011, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 506kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-011, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 419kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 151kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 12
Authorize an amendment to a contract for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Culture Center Phase 2 project with the Joint Venture of Miro Rivera Architects Inc. and Tatiana Bilbao SC (Miro Rivera/Tatiana Bilbao, LLC), to increase the amount by $1,300,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,200,000. [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 8.75% MBE and 12.77% WBE].
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-012, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 123kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-012, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 122kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 152kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 13
Authorize execution of a contract for the collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of hazardous waste with Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $12,550,000. [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
20230608-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 153kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 14
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for respiratory protective masks, equipment, and accessories with Mallory Safety and Supply, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $82,900. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 150kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 15
Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for asbestos, lead, and mold abatement services and demolition with AAR Inc., Building Abatement Demolition Company, Inc. d/b/a BAD Company, Inc., and SISK-ROBB Inc., each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $11,500,000, divided among the contractors. [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
20230608-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 153kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 16
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for enterprise security information and event management software products and services with DeSpain & Associates, Inc. d/b/a DAI Source, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $440,000. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities 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 procurement, there were insufficient or no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 150kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 17
Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for high security fencing with Barrier Fence, LLC, Tony Parent Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Allied Fence & Security, and Woolery Custom Fence Co, in the amount of $7,000,000, divided among the contractors. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities 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 procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 150kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 18
Authorize an amendment to a contract for the continued rental of temporary traffic control devices and roadway pavement marking services with Victor Pena d/b/a Pena’s Traffic Services, LLC, to increase the amount by $3,414,000 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,334,000. [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
20230608-018, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 635kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 171kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 19
Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for maintenance, repair, and operation equipment, supplies, and services with W. W. Grainger, Inc. d/b/a Grainger, Fastenal Company, and SID Tool Co., Inc. d/b/a MSC Industrial Supply Co., each for up to 65 months for total contract amounts not to exceed $53,285,000, divided among the contractors. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 168kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 20
Authorize negotiation and execution of nine contracts for world language books with ALM Holdings Corporation d/b/a Chulainn Publishing Corp., D&Z House of Books, Inc. d/b/a Dom Ksiazki, Inc., India Children's Press d/b/a India For Everyone, Asala Publishing & Distribution d/b/a Jarir Bookstore, Kol-Ami, Inc., Latin American Book Source Inc., Lectorum Publications d/b/a Lectorum, Inc., Sentrum Marketing, LLC, and Tsai Fong Books, Inc., each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $1,860,000, divided among the contractors. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 150kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 21
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for onsite archival scanning services with ARC Document Solutions, LLC, for a term of 18 months in an amount not to exceed $95,000. [Note: This procurement 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 procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 150kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 22
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for an online video streaming service with Kanopy, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are 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
20230608-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 148kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 23
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for helicopter parts with Airbus Helicopters Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $825,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 150kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 24
Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts to provide ammunition with GT Distributors Inc. d/b/a GT Distributors - Austin and Precision Delta Corp., each for up to 34 months for total contract amounts not to exceed $2,100,000, divided between the contractors. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 167kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 25
Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for Cisco and Meraki products and services with CDW LLC, Insight Public Sector Inc. d/b/a Insight Public Sector, and Presidio Networked Solutions Inc. d/b/a Presidio Networked Solutions Group LLC, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $72,000,000, to be divided among the contractors. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities 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 procurement, there were insufficient or no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 150kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 26
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for benefits administration with Total Administrative Service Corporation d/b/a TASC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $697,000. [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 insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 170kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 27
Authorize execution of a contract for erosion control items with Wolseley Investment d/b/a Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, for a term up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,045,476. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 170kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 28
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued cloud-based pension modeling software including maintenance, support, and licenses with GovInvest, to increase the amount by $283,725 and to extend the term by three years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $415,725. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 158kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 29
Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease agreement with The Salvation Army for a 12-month term for the former Salvation Army Downtown Center, consisting of approximately 66,825 square feet of building space and surface parking lot, situated on a 1.01-acre site, located at 501 East 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, for an amount not to exceed $1,268,256.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-029, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.6mb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 149kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 30
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for stormwater sensors and accessories with CC Lynch & Associates Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $420,177. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9 D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 168kb, posted 5/26/2023
Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Item 31
Approve an ordinance accepting Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance grant funds from the Texas Department of Emergency Management; and amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to appropriate funding in the amount of $297,110 for the following departments: Development Services Department, Building Services Department, Austin Fire Department and the Austin Police Department for COVID-19 disaster response expenditure reimbursement.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-031, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 83kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 167kb, posted 5/26/2023
Law
Item 32
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a legal services agreement with Jackson Walker, LLP, for legal services related to City of Austin vs. 6315 Spicewood, LP., Condemnation Proceeding in County Court at Law No. 2, in the amount of $323,350 for a total contract amount not to exceed $678,350.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 33
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a legal services agreement with Jackson Walker LLP for legal services related to City of Austin vs. SFC Software Factory, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, Condemnation Proceeding filed in the Probate Court No. 1, Travis County in the amount of $195,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $435,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129kb, posted 5/26/2023
Police
Item 34
Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funding from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department Crime Lab Enhancement Project.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-034, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 24kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137kb, posted 5/26/2023
Public Health
Item 35
Authorize negotiation and execution of agreements with Family Endeavors and Foundation Communities to provide homelessness prevention services for a 12-month term beginning August 1, 2023, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $2,400,000 divided among the agencies.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 153kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 36
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health & Mental Retardation Center d/b/a Integral Care, to provide behavioral health services to individuals experiencing homelessness at the Northbridge shelter, adding funding in an amount not to exceed $216,972 for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2023, and adding one six-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $143,986, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $431,958.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 37
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Urban Alchemy to extend the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) program through December 31, 2023, to add funds to the ARCH program in an amount not to exceed $600,000 and to add a new ARCH temporary expansion program to operate an additional shelter for a twelve-month term beginning July 1, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $4,563,836, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $9,307,186.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117kb, posted 5/26/2023
Watershed Protection Department
Item 38
Approve a resolution authorizing a redevelopment exception in the Barton Springs Zone under City Code Section 25-8-26 for the 17.6-acre tract located at 9225 FM 2244 for the redevelopment of an existing commercial use. (This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-038, Agenda Backup: Cut Fill Slope Exhibit, PDF, 971kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-038, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 119kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-038, Agenda Backup: Grading and Drainage Plan, PDF, 2.5mb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-038, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 450kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-038, Agenda Backup: Site Plan, PDF, 1.2mb, posted 5/26/2023
Item(s) from Council
Item 39
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
20230608-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 40
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to create a new density bonus program for residential developments that include income-restricted housing units.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-040, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 26kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 41
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) related to a density bonus program for residential developments that include income-restricted housing units.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-041, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 87kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 42
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to provide minimum fire safety standards for facilities that house or hold animals on a 24-hour basis.
Sponsors: Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Leslie Pool.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-042, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 26kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 43
Approve a resolution urging the United States Federal Government to support a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and to develop and enact a federal Climate Emergency Plan and Declaration.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Leslie Pool.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-043, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 114kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-043, Agenda Backup: Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation, PDF, 143kb, posted 6/1/2023
20230608-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 44
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to support the Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC)’s role as an integral part of Austin’s homelessness response system by: initiating City Code amendments to expand DACC’s geographical service area for certain Class C misdemeanors utilizing stakeholder feedback and consultation with key court staff; and identifying potential ongoing funding sources for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and future budget cycles in order to increase staff, resident connection to services, and improve service resources.
Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 89kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 45
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to change compatibility requirements.
Sponsors: Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 42kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 46
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment regarding mandatory pet microchipping and directing the City Manager to conduct a review of Animal Services Office policies to facilitate and implement citywide microchipping and animal welfare services.
Sponsors: Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José Velásquez, Mayor Kirk Watson.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 40kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s)
Item 47
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 related to uses and regulations for live music venues, creative spaces, and live/work units. (Suggested date: Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 48
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to update the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and to adopt the Urban Trails Plan; Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan; and Bicycle Plan. (Suggested date: July 20, 2023, Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 49
Set a public hearing regarding the update of the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvement Plan, including proposed amendments to impact fees. (Suggested date and time: August 3, 2023, Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 50
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to establish when a site plan will not be required for development of four or fewer residential units on a site. (Suggested date: Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 51
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Title 25 to increase the maximum height and to create design standards for certain properties located within the East Sixth/Pecan Street (PS) Combining District. (Suggested date: Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132kb, posted 5/26/2023
Non-Consent
Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s)
Item 52
Approve the Policy to Determine Funding Goals and Guidelines for the Austin Police Retirement System.
Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-052, Agenda Backup: APRS Funding Policy, PDF, 192kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-052, Agenda Backup: APRS Funding Policy Presentation to AFC, PDF, 671kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-052, Agenda Backup: Committee Action Report, PDF, 530kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 53
Consider a recommendation related to prioritizing initiated amendments to the City’s Land Development Code.
Sponsors: Housing and Planning Committee .
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-053, Agenda Backup: Code Amendments Chart, PDF, 97kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-053, Agenda Backup: Committee Action Report, PDF, 607kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 106kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 54
Approve a resolution relating to the Colony Park Sustainable Community Initiative and initiating changes to the existing Colony Park Planned Unit Development that is generally located in the vicinity north of Loyola Lane between Johnny Morris Road and Decker Lane.
Sponsors: Housing and Planning Committee .
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-054, Agenda Backup: Committee Action Report, PDF, 116kb, posted 6/1/2023
20230608-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 109kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-054, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A - Land Use Map, PDF, 274kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124kb, posted 5/26/2023
10:30 AM - Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting
Item 55
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://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2023/20230608-ahfc.htm).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124kb, posted 5/26/2023
10:30 AM - Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Meeting
Item 56
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHPFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHPFC agenda is temporarily located at https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2023/20230608-ahpfc.htm).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124kb, posted 5/26/2023
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
Item 57
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City’s draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Action Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-057, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 6.8mb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 148kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 58
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing City Code Section 9-4-41 relating to barbed wire fences, amending City Code Chapter 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) relating to fence design, and creating an offense.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-058, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 173kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-058, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 783kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-058, Agenda Backup: Committee Report, PDF, 156kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-058, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance - Planning Commission recommendation, PDF, 43kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-058, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance - Staff Recommendation, PDF, 42kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-058, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 2.1mb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 154kb, posted 5/26/2023
12:00 PM - Public Communication: General
Adrian Macias- Deep levels of affordability
Ches Weinfeld - I-35 Expansion.
Matthew McCoy - Opposing I-35 expansion.
Colin Walker- I-35
Clover Chen- Speaking on the i35 Expansion.
Charlotte LeMay- I-35 project.
Cecily Montgomery- I-35
Reyana Tran - Speak on the i35 Expansion
Irvin Beltran- I35 project.
Eileen McGinnis- The expansion of I-35.
Live Music
Daniel Fears
Executive Session
Item 59
Discuss legal issues related to use of City right-of-way by broadband network providers (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123kb, posted 5/26/2023
2:00 PM - Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action)
Item 60
NPA-2022-0021.02 - Burleson & Ben White - Conduct a public hearing and 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 3507 Burleson Road (Country Club West Watershed) from Single Family, Office and Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed June 13, 2023. Owner/Applicant: Stoneridge Capital Partners, LTD. Agent: Dunaway Associates (Vanessa Mendez). City Staff: Kathleen Fox, 512-974-7844.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-060, Agenda Backup: Staff Postponement Memo, PDF, 410kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 61
C14-2020-0143 - 12121 North IH 35 Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 12121 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Northbound (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to multifamily residence moderate-high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. Staff and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence moderate-high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Dupius Investments, Ltd. (Daniel McCormack) Agent: Coats Rose (Racy Haddad). City Staff: Joi Harden, Planning Department, 512-974-1617. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
District(s): District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-061, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.5mb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-061, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6.9mb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 62
C14-2022-0049 - 500 VFW Road - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 500 VFW Road (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning to general office-mixed use (GO-MU) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on October 27, 2022. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Capital City VFW Post #8787. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Joi Harden, Planning Department, 512-974-1617.
District(s): District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-062, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 617kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-062, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 3.5mb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 63
C14-2023-0002 - Indian Hills - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6201 Quinn Luke Trail (Decker Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning to limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combing district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: IH Clean Energy Center TX LP. Agent: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart and Williams (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-063, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 765kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 64
C14-2022-0156 - Webb Tract - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 10711 Decker Lane (Decker Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from interim-rural residence (I-RR) base zoning district to general commercial services-mixed use (CS-MU) combining district zoning. Staff and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use (CS-MU) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Heart of Manor LP. Agent: Kimley-Horn (Ethan Harwell). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-064, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4.7mb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 65
C14-2022-0175 - Airport 973 Addition - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 3178 and 3180 Eva Street (Colorado River Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To zone from interim-single family residence-standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Sunoco Retail, LLC (Ola Faye Woods). Agent: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-065, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 10.4mb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 66
C14-2022-0102 - 506 & 508 West Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 506 and 508 West Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning to central business district (CBD) zoning. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district-conditional overlay (CBD-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 506 West Avenue, LP (Tyler Grooms). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-066, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 7.5mb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 67
C14-2022-0164 - 504 Oakland Ave. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 504 Oakland Avenue (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from limited office-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Reg ATX 504 Oakland, Ltd. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, 512- 974-1057.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-067, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.1mb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 68
NPA-2022-0009.01 - 1007 and 1021 E. 7th Street - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 011213-41, the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan and Ordinance No. 20081211-083 the Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to allow a base maximum building height of 90 feet on property locally known as 1007 and 1021 E. 7th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). First Reading approved May 18, 2023. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: 1007 East 7th Street (Austin) Owner, L.P. and 1021 East 7th Street (Austin) Owner, L.P. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-068, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 7.4mb, posted 5/31/2023
20230608-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-068, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 10.4mb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 69
C14-2022-0149 - 1007 and 1021 East 7th Street - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1007 and 1021 East 7th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning to transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. First Reading approved May 18, 2023. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: 1007 East 7th Street (Austin) Owner, L.P. and 1021 East 7th Street (Austin). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Joi Harden, Planning Department, 512-974-1617.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-069, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 7.6mb, posted 5/31/2023
20230608-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-069, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 475kb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 70
NPA-2022-0014.05 - Bergstrom Trail Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20021010-11, the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan (Southeast) 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 6300 and 6410 Burleson Road (Onion Creek Watershed) from Industry and Transportation to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To deny Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: ZIFS Burleson6300, LLC. Agent: Husch Blackwell (Micah King). City Staff: Jesse Gutierrez, Planning Department, 512-974-1606.
District(s): District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-070, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 13.3mb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 71
C14-2022-0148 - Bergstrom Trail - Eastern Tract - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6410 Burleson Road (Onion Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from limited industrial service-neighborhood plan (LI-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: To deny general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: ZIFS Burleson6300, LLC (Zain Fidai). Agent: Husch Blackwell LLP (Micah King). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-071, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-071, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.2mb, posted 5/26/2023
Item 72
C14-2022-0146 - Bergstrom Trail - Western Tract - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6300 Burleson Road (Onion Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from limited industrial service-neighborhood plan (LI-NP) to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: ZIFS Burleson6300, LLC (Zain Fidai). Agent: Husch Blackwell LLP (Micah King). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-072, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113kb, posted 5/26/2023
20230608-072, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.2mb, posted 5/26/2023
The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.
10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent Agenda
Economic Development Department
Item 73
Approve an ordinance setting the assessment rate and approving a proposed 2024 assessment roll for the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District. Related to item #86.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-073, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 85kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-073, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.5mb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-073, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 147kb, posted 6/2/2023
Financial Services- Contracts
Item 74
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for license plate reader camera systems and services with Insight Public Sector, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,090,000. [Note: This procurement 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 procurement, there were no certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-074, Agenda Backup: ALPR Policy Draft, PDF, 139kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-074, Agenda Backup: ALPR Policy Draft V2, PDF, 533kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-074, Agenda Backup: Public Safety Commission Recommendation 20230515-002, PDF, 172kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-074, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 167kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-074, Agenda Backup: Resolution 20220915-056, PDF, 2.4mb, posted 6/2/2023
Housing
Item 75
Approve a resolution which approves the issuance by the Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation of multi-family housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount up to $20,000,000 to Cairn Point at Cameron, LP, or an affiliated entity, and approves the execution by the Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation of related documents, in substantially the form attached to the resolution, to provide financing for the development of Cairn Point at Cameron, located at or near 7205 Cameron Road, Austin, Texas 78752.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-075, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 94kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-075, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 27kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-075, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.2mb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-075, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 153kb, posted 6/2/2023
Item 76
Approve a resolution which approves the issuance by the Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation of multi-family housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount up to $45,000,000 to ACG RBJ II, LLC, or an affiliated entity, and approves the execution by the Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation of related documents, in substantially the form attached to the resolution, to provide financing for the development of The Rebekah, located at or near 1320 Art Dilly Drive, Austin, Texas 78702.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-076, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 68kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-076, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 27kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-076, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.4mb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-076, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 154kb, posted 6/2/2023
Human Resources
Item 77
Approve a resolution confirming the reappointment of Farah Ahmed to the Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-077, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 16kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-077, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-077, Agenda Backup: Resume, PDF, 73kb, posted 6/2/2023
Management Services
Item 78
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) related to deadlines and submittal dates for zoning and rezoning applications.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-078, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 27kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-078, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112kb, posted 6/2/2023
Public Health
Item 79
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to accept and appropriate opioid settlement funding in the amount of $1,531,218 and add 1.0 full-time equivalent position for communication and harm reduction strategies to address the escalating public health crisis caused by drug overdoses.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-079, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-079, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Notes, PDF, 152kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-079, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132kb, posted 6/2/2023
Transportation and Public Works
Item 80
Approve a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration for the Development and Deployment of Innovative Asphalt Pavement Technologies grant to improve pavement performance, reduce urban heat island effect, and improve air quality.
District(s): District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-080, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 66kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-080, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 532kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-080, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116kb, posted 6/2/2023
Item(s) from Council
Item 81
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 and approve an ordinance waiving Subsections (B) and (C) of City Code Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal) regarding the signature sheet requirement.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-081, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-081, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123kb, posted 6/2/2023
Item 82
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) related to electrical vehicle charging.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Leslie Pool, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-082, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 117kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-082, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124kb, posted 6/2/2023
Item 83
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify shortages in shelter bed capacity and navigation services by population served and geographical location, identify cost scenarios to increase shelter capacity and navigation services, utilize the Homeless Strategy Division’s findings and recommendations from its assessment of the general homeless shelter system when identifying shortages and cost scenarios, and report back to Council.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-083, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 32kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-083, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109kb, posted 6/2/2023
Item 84
Approve a resolution related to authorizing the Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC) to exercise its powers within the City.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José Vel��squez, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-084, Agenda Backup: Cooperation Agreement Between COA and HATC, PDF, 33kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-084, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 31kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-084, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109kb, posted 6/2/2023
Item 85
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20220915-056 to revise policy for data retention related to automated license plate readers and extend the timeline of the pilot program.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-085, Agenda Backup: Amendment CM Kelly, PDF, 45kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-085, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 32kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-085, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109kb, posted 6/2/2023
Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s)
Item 86
Set a public hearing to consider the Downtown Public Improvement District 2024 proposed assessments. (Suggested date: July 20, 2023 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin TX). Related to item #73.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-086, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 162kb, posted 6/2/2023
Non-Consent
Executive Session
Item 87
Discuss legal issues related to the implementation of Proposition A, a citizens’ initiative on the May 2023 ballot (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-087, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124kb, posted 6/2/2023
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
Item 88
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20221201-056 (Corridor Overlay District) to incorporate the full extent of the roadways described in Resolution No. 20220609-066.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-088, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 183kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-088, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 34kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-088, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-088, Agenda Backup: Staff Presentation, PDF, 4.4mb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-088, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 365kb, posted 6/2/2023
Item 89
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance relating to the voluntary, full purpose annexation of approximately 11.9 acres located in Travis County at 10701 Dessau Road and to approve execution of an agreement with the owner of the land for the provision of services. Case number: C7a-2022-0012. The property is in Austin limited purpose jurisdiction in Council District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-089, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.2mb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-089, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 978kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-089, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 165kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-089, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 142kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-089, Agenda Backup: Location Map, PDF, 1.3mb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-089, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113kb, posted 6/2/2023
2:00 PM - Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action)
Item 90
C14-2022-0133 - 10701 Dessau Rd. - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 10701 Dessau Road. (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to multifamily residence moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning. First Reading approved multifamily residence moderate-high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning on June 1, 2023. Vote 8-0, Mayor Watson and Council Members A. Alter and Harper-Madison off the dais. Owner: Golden Ember Trust. Applicant: DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, L.L.P. (David Hartman). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512- 974-1057, Planning Department. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
District(s): District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-090, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-090, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6.9mb, posted 6/2/2023
Item 91
C14-2022-0205 - Denny's Condos - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1601 North IH 35 Service Road Northbound (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from commercial highway services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CH-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial highway services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, as amended. First Reading approved commercial highway services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning on June 1, 2023. Vote 8-0, Mayor Watson and Council Member A. Alter off the dais. Council Member R. Alter recused. Owner/Applicant: McGrane Living Trust. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Joi Harden, 512 -974-1617, Planning Department.
District(s): District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-091, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-091, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.0mb, posted 6/2/2023
Item 92
NPA-2022-0016.02 - Borden Tract - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 030327-12, the Govalle/Johnston Terrace 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 21, 21 1/2, 41, 71 Strandtman Cove and 11, 21, 41, 41 1/2 Julieanna Cove (Colorado River Watershed) from Industry to Mixed Use land use. First reading approved Mixed Use land use on June 1, 2023. Vote: 7-0, Council Member Velasquez recused. Mayor Watson and Council Members Harper-Madison and A. Alter off the dais. Owner/Applicant: New Dairy Texas, LLC. Agent; Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-092, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 388kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-092, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-092, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4.3mb, posted 6/2/2023
Item 93
C14-2022-0121 - Borden Tract - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 21, 21 1/2, 41, 71 Strandtman Cove and 11, 21, 41, 41 1/2 Julieanna Cove (Colorado River Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning to limited industrial services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved limited industrial services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions on June 1, 2023. Vote: 7-0, Council Member Velasquez recused. Mayor Watson and Council Members Harper-Madison and A. Alter off the dais. Owner: New Dairy Texas, LLC. Applicant: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Joi Harden, Planning Department, 512-974-1617.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230608-093, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 225kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-093, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113kb, posted 6/2/2023
20230608-093, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 13.3mb, posted 6/2/2023
Adjourn
Page updated: 6/2/2023, 3:48pm
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