Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
August 6, 2015
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 240kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 97kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 6.2mb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 264kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 771kb
Video
Agenda Items - August 6, 2015
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Item 1 - August 6, 2015
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of June 16, 2015, regular meeting of June 18, 2015, special called meetings of June 23, 2015, and June 25, 2015 and budget work session of July 30, 2015.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - August 6, 2015
Approve issuance of a rebate to 3700 San Clemente, LLC, for the installation of energy efficiency measures at 3700 N. Capital of Texas Highway, in an amount not to exceed $99,082.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-002, Agenda Backup: Backup (Project Fact Sheet), PDF, 75kb
20150806-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 3 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Wildland Conservation Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to increase appropriations by $196,420 and decrease the ending balance by the same amount for the purchase of real estate for the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. Related to Item #24.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-003, PDF, 22kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-003, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 21kb
20150806-003, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 185kb
20150806-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 4 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2-2 of the City Code relating to the electronic filing of information in campaign finance reports.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-004, PDF, 110kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-004, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 49kb
20150806-004, Agenda Backup: Backup (Ethics review commission recommendation), PDF, 46kb
20150806-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
20150806-004, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 145kb
Item 5 - August 6, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following five staff recommended firms or (other qualified responders) to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP174: FREESE & NICHOLS, INC.; ESPEY CONSULTANTS, INC. dba RPS; LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC.; HDR ENGINEERING, INC.; and BROWN & GAY ENGINEERS, INC., for engineering services for the 2015 Watershed Engineering Flood Hazard Mitigation Rotation List for an estimated period of five years or until financial authorization is expended, with the total amount not to exceed $10,000,000 divided among the five firms.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-005, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 21kb
20150806-005, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 50kb
20150806-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 92kb
Item 6 - August 6, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with HILL COUNTRY CONCRETE & MASONRY SUPPLY, INC., DBA C&M PRECAST CONCRETE COMPANY, for Austin Energy's Fiskville Substation Security Enclosure in an amount not to exceed $321,600.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-006, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 185kb
20150806-006, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 211kb
20150806-006, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 34kb
20150806-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 7 - August 6, 2015
Authorize the use of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method for construction improvements to the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-007, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 313kb
20150806-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 8 - August 6, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with TEXAS GAS SERVICES to provide a heating source for the lap pool at Bartholomew Pool in the amount of $130,000 plus a $10,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $140,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-008, Agenda Backup: Back up, PDF, 144kb
20150806-008, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20150806-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 9 - August 6, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with TEXAS GAS SERVICE to relocate an existing 8-inch high pressure gas main located on East Parmer Lane at the Harris Branch Creek Crossing for a total contract amount not to exceed $350,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-009, Agenda Backup: Back up, PDF, 147kb
20150806-009, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 80kb
20150806-009, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 171kb
20150806-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 10 - August 6, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE & CONTRACTING, INC. for the 2015-2018 Bridge Maintenance Project in an amount not to exceed $550,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $550,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,650,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-010, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 55kb
20150806-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 11 - August 6, 2015
Authorize the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a contract with AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN, INC. in an amount not to exceed $61,910 in additional grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant for a twelve month period from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015, with two twelve-month renewal options in an amount not to exceed $792,352 per renewal option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,017,955.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 12 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $8,177 in additional grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS SECTION and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to appropriate $8,177 for the Epidemiology and Disease Health Statistics Unit to support public health emergency preparedness activities and conduct public health and emergency response activities within the Austin/Travis County area.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-012, PDF, 29kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 11kb
20150806-012, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 186kb
20150806-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 13 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $123,325 in additional grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, AUSTIN, TEXAS, and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Health and Human Services Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance 20140908-001) to appropriate $123,325 for the Refugee Health grant.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-013, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20150806-013, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20150806-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 14 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $55,077 in additional grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance 20140908-001) to appropriate $55,077 for the STD/HIV Prevention grant.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-014, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 11kb
20150806-014, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 185kb
20150806-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 15 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $107,847 in additional grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance 20140908-001) to appropriate $107,847 for the Federal Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Grant.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-015, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 11kb
20150806-015, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 186kb
20150806-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 16 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $37,812 in additional grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance 201409080-001) to appropriate $37,812 for the Tuberculosis State Prevention and Control Grant.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-016, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20150806-016, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20150806-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 86kb
Item 17 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $280 in additional grant funds from the DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES, 78744 COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANT, and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to appropriate $280 for the delivery of free juvenile delinquency prevention services.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-017, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20150806-017, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20150806-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 18 - August 6, 2015
Authorize negation and execution of amendments to the health and human services contracts for people with HIV or AIDS, with AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN, INC., in an amount not to exceed $273,317, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,972,669; with AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, in an amount not to exceed $53,673 for a total contract amount not to exceed $419,451; with PROJECT TRANSITIONS, INC. in an amount not to exceed $87,849 for a total contract amount not to exceed $754,996; and with THE WRIGHT HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER in an amount not to exceed $83,050 for a total contract amount not to exceed $789,401; and to extend the term of each of these four contracts through September 30, 2016.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 19 - August 6, 2015
Authorize a payment not to exceed $2,406,000 for a judgment in Harry Whittington v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GV-07 in the 353rd District Court of Travis County. Related to Item #20.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 20 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Operating Budget of the Liability Reserve Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to increase the total requirements by $2,406,000 to a total of $7,006,000 to pay a judgment. Related to Item #19.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-020, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 11kb
20150806-020, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 177kb
20150806-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 21 - August 6, 2015
Approve a resolution adopting the City's Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Action Plan related to the allocation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds and the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Community Development Program; authorizing the City Manager to submit grant applications and certifications related to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds; and authorizing the City Manager to execute documents necessary to carry out the above purposes.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150806-021, PDF, 84kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-021, Agenda Backup: Backup (Action Plan), PDF, 4.0mb
20150806-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 43kb
20150806-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 22 - August 6, 2015
Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance by Austin Affordable PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, of $20,000,000 in multi-family private activity bonds to finance, in part, a proposed multi-family senior rental development to be known as the Harris Branch Senior, located at 12331 Dessau Road.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-022, Agenda Backup: Backup (Minutes), PDF, 47kb
20150806-022, Agenda Backup: Backup (Notice of Hearing), PDF, 53kb
20150806-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 42kb
20150806-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 23 - August 6, 2015
Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by Pedcor Investments, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for an award of low-income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for a proposed affordable multi-family development to be called the Heights on Parmer Phase II, located at 1524 East Parmer Lane. Related to Item #72.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150806-023, PDF, 42kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-023, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 477kb
20150806-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 24 - August 6, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple two tracts of land, totaling approximately 10.099 acres, in Travis County, Texas, located at 11101 and 11105 Zimmerman Lane from Joseph F. Lucas for the Balcones Canyonland Preserve in an amount not to exceed $400,000 (District 6). Related to Item #3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-024, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 396kb
20150806-024, Agenda Backup: Memo to Mayor and Council, PDF, 101kb
20150806-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 25 - August 6, 2015
Approve the Onion Creek Metropolitan Park Master Plan, which covers 550 acres of parkland located in Southeast Austin along Onion Creek. (District 2).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-025, Agenda Backup: Backup (Onion Creek Metropolitan Park Master Plan), PDF, 30.8mb
20150806-025, Agenda Backup: Board Recommendation (Parks and Recreation), PDF, 27kb
20150806-025, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (20150527 009 Onion Creek Master Plan), PDF, 30kb
20150806-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
20150806-025, Agenda Late Backup: Letter, PDF, 36kb
Item 26 - August 6, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month interlocal agreement with UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN to conduct two workshops per year on business writing and meeting facilitation for continuing education credit for the Austin Police Department in an amount not to exceed $27,982.50, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $9,327.50 each, for a total amount not to exceed $46,637.50.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-026, Agenda Backup: Item #26 - Backup- APD Proposal from UT, PDF, 112kb
20150806-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 27 - August 6, 2015
Authorize execution of a 36-month contract with YOUNGBLOOD AUTO AND TIRE to provide vehicle tire repair and replacement services in an amount not to exceed $390,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $130,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $780,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 89kb
Item 28 - August 6, 2015
Authorize execution of a 12-month contract with AIRGAS INC. to provide compressed medical grade oxygen for the Emergency Medical Services Department and the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $295,023, with five 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $295,023 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,770,138.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-028, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 11kb
20150806-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 93kb
Item 29 - August 6, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC., or another qualified offeror to Request For Proposal No. PAX0123, to provide security guard services for various City departments in an amount not to exceed $4,725,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000 per option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,525,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-029, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 47kb
20150806-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
Item 30 - August 6, 2015
Authorize execution of a 36-month contract with PAMPERED LAWNS AUSTIN, INC. to provide grounds maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $347,576, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $115,859 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $695,153.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 93kb
Item 31 - August 6, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with POWER SUPPLY INC., for the purchase of transformer bushings, in an amount not to exceed $436,125, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $436,125 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,180,625.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 32 - August 6, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with SAFETY SUPPLY, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposal LAG0101, to provide arc-rated clothing for Austin Energy, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-032, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Safety Supply, PDF, 89kb
20150806-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb
Item 33 - August 6, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 24-month contract with SMART CHARGE RESIDENTIAL INC., for the maintenance and repair of current and future electric vehicle charging stations located in the Austin Energy service area, in an amount not to exceed $180,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $90,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $360,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-033, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Smart Change, PDF, 19kb
20150806-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 91kb
Item 34 - August 6, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with TECHLINE INC., to provide transmission supplies for Austin Energy, in an amount not to exceed $500,488, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $500,488 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,501,464.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 92kb
Item 35 - August 6, 2015
Authorize negotiation, and execution of a contract with WAPA, LLC DBA OLDEN LIGHTING, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposal No. MPM0302, to provide lighting, electrical dimming, power distribution, and installation services in an amount not to exceed $124,183.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-035, Agenda Backup: Matrix - WAPA, PDF, 68kb
20150806-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 86kb
Item 36 - August 6, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with ZVS-MEDIA, LLC to design and install an electronic system for the Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Department that will provide high definition video feeds to cable and internet providers in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-036, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 15kb
20150806-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 90kb
Item 37 - August 6, 2015
Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Advance Funding Agreement between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount not to exceed $500,000 for intersection improvements to the IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road from 53rd Street to Barbara Jordan Boulevard.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150806-037, PDF, 20kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-037, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 9kb
20150806-037, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20150806-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 38 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (D) to establish a maximum speed limit of 40 miles per hour on Staked Plains Drive from Lakeline Boulevard to Avery Ranch Boulevard.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-038, PDF, 92kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-038, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 49kb
20150806-038, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20150806-038, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Staked Plains Drive Speed Study), PDF, 272kb
20150806-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 39 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (D) to establish a maximum speed limit of 40 miles per hour on The Lakes Boulevard from IH 35 (North) East Frontage to the Austin city limit and 0.23 miles north of Howard Lane to the Austin city limit.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-039, PDF, 127kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-039, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 50kb
20150806-039, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20150806-039, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (The Lakes Boulevard-Speed Study), PDF, 331kb
20150806-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 40 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64 (D) of the City Code to establish a 40 mph speed limit on North Lamar Boulevard from Parmer Lane to IH 35.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-040, PDF, 92kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-040, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 50kb
20150806-040, Agenda Backup: Back up, PDF, 99kb
20150806-040, Agenda Backup: Back up (Letter North Lamar Boulevard), PDF, 53kb
20150806-040, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20150806-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 41 - August 6, 2015
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-041, Agenda Backup: Backup (Nominations and Waivers), PDF, 104kb
20150806-041, Agenda Late Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 20kb
Item 42 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and requirements and authorize payment of certain costs for the City co-sponsored Austin PRIDE Parade sponsored by Austin Pride Foundation which is to be held on August 29, 2015.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-042, PDF, 45kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-042, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27kb
20150806-042, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb
20150806-042, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
Item 43 - August 6, 2015
Approve a resolution relating to the location of Fun Fun Fun Fest on Auditorium Shores.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-043, Agenda Backup: Backup (Letter from Lee Leffingwell), PDF, 47kb
20150806-043, Agenda Backup: Backup (Letter from Mike Martinez), PDF, 35kb
20150806-043, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 16kb
20150806-043, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 58kb
Item 44 - August 6, 2015
Approve a resolution relating to the base-wage increase for municipal non-sworn full-time City of Austin employees for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-044, Agenda Backup: Backup (FT non-sworn employees by wage band), PDF, 68kb
20150806-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 51kb
20150806-044, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
Item 45 - August 6, 2015
Approve a resolution regarding the membership of the Low Income Consumer Advisory Task Force.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150806-045, PDF, 50kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 82kb
20150806-045, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 46 - August 6, 2015
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20130523-074 concerning Barton Springs Fest, and recognizing a Barton Springs University day of learning at Barton Springs to be held on September 18, 2015.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150806-046, PDF, 67kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-046, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 74kb
20150806-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 159kb
20150806-046, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
Item 47 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 relating to the Planning Commission and participation by the Austin Independent School District at Planning Commission meetings.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-047, PDF, 59kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-047, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 50kb
20150806-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 19kb
20150806-047, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20150806-047, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendment (Law), PDF, 79kb
Item 48 - August 6, 2015
Approve a resolution relating to the Land Development Code Advisory Group and the additional appointment of a representative from an independent school district.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150806-048, PDF, 76kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-048, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 45kb
20150806-048, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 49 - August 6, 2015
Approve a resolution selecting a replacement site for the Google Fiber Community Connection Program.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150806-049, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-049, Agenda Backup: Backup (Approved Sites List), PDF, 75kb
20150806-049, Agenda Backup: Backup (Presentation), PDF, 581kb
20150806-049, Agenda Backup: Backup (Site Applicants), PDF, 46kb
20150806-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 21kb
20150806-049, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20150806-049, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 169kb
20150806-049, Agenda Backup: Resolution (12/12/2013), PDF, 311kb
20150806-049, Agenda Backup: Resolution (8/22/2013), PDF, 96kb
20150806-049, Agenda Backup: Resolution (8/28/2014), PDF, 52kb
Item 50 - August 6, 2015
Approve the reimbursement of certain fees under Chapter 14-8 for the first annual Travis Country 5K Run sponsored by Travis Country 5K which was held on Sunday, May 3, 2015, beginning and ending at Blue Valley Park in Travis Country.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-050, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Travis Country 5K Run)., PDF, 36kb
20150806-050, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
Item 51 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 3 regarding the regulation of the treatment of elephants.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-051, PDF, 37kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-051, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 49kb
20150806-051, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 87kb
20150806-051, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20150806-051, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet (CM Kitchen), PDF, 9kb
20150806-051, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendment (CM Houston), PDF, 53kb
Item 52 - August 6, 2015
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create and publish a Taxpayer Impact Statement.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150806-052, PDF, 92kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-052, Agenda Backup: Backup (Sample Inpact Statement), PDF, 89kb
20150806-052, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 76kb
20150806-052, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20150806-052, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 29kb
20150806-052, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendment (CM Troxclair), PDF, 31kb
Item 53 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and waiving certain requirements for the CASA Superhero Run sponsored by Court Appointed Special Advocates of Travis Country which is taking place on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Domain Central Park.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-053, PDF, 29kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-053, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 8kb
20150806-053, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20150806-053, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
Item 54 - August 6, 2015
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the 4th of July Independence Day Celebration sponsored by the Village at Western Oaks which was held Saturday, July 4, 2015 at the Dick Nichols Park.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150806-054, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 8kb
20150806-054, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20150806-054, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
Item 55 - August 6, 2015
Approve a resolution addressing the use of a portion of the designated off-leash area of Vic Mathias Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park during the 2015 Fun Fun Fun Fest.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150806-055, PDF, 153kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-055, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
20150806-055, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 35kb
20150806-055, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendment (CM Casar), PDF, 177kb
Item 56 - August 6, 2015
Set a public hearing on an application and resolution to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Pedcor Investments, LLC, for a proposed affordable multi-family development to be called the West Gate Ridge Apartments, located at 8700 West Gate Boulevard (District 5). (Suggested date and time: August 20, 2015 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 57 - August 6, 2015
Set a public hearing to receive comment on growth-related projects within the Drinking Water Protection Zone to be included in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Capital Budget. (Suggested date and time: August 20, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX 78701)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 58 - August 6, 2015
Set a public hearing to consider amendments to City Code Title 25 related to parkland dedication and associated parkland fees. (Suggested date and time: September 17, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-058, Agenda Backup: Backup Memo, PDF, 1.4mb
20150806-058, Agenda Backup: Board Recommendation, PDF, 25kb
20150806-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20150806-058, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 299kb
Item 59 - August 6, 2015
Set a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget. (Suggested date and time: August 20, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 60 - August 6, 2015
Set a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget. (Suggested date and time: August 20, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West 2nd St., Austin, TX)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
Item 61 - August 6, 2015
Set a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget. (Suggested date and time: August 20, 2015, 4:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
Item 62 - August 6, 2015
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of a new duplex at 1006 Payne Avenue, which is partially located in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of the Grover Tributary of Shoal Creek (District 7). (Suggested date and time: August 20th, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-062, Agenda Backup: Backup (Applicable Code and Variances Requested), PDF, 137kb
20150806-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 63 - August 6, 2015
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of an addition to an existing single family residence at 7054 Comanche Trail, located in the 100-year floodplain of Lake Travis (District 6). (Suggested date and time: August 20, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-063, Agenda Backup: Backup (Applicable Code and Variances Requested), PDF, 139kb
20150806-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 64 - August 6, 2015
Set a public hearing to receive public comment on Austin Resource Recovery's proposed rate and fee changes proposed in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget. (Suggested date and time: August 20, 2015, 4:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-064, Agenda Backup: Backup (Rate support), PDF, 36kb
20150806-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 65 - August 6, 2015
Set a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed change to the drainage charge as part of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 proposed budget. (Suggested date and time: August 20, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 66 - August 6, 2015
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
20150806-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 67 - August 6, 2015
Discuss legal issues related to a challenge petition with the Appraisal Review Board for the Travis Central Appraisal District relating to commercial property values set by the Travis Central Appraisal District(Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 68 - August 6, 2015
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC). Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=832&doctype=Agenda)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 69 - August 6, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to add notification and meeting requirements to the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan amendment process.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20150806-069, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement, PDF, 37kb
Item 70 - August 6, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Brian Carrico regarding the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit for a hotel use at 1207 E. Cesar Chavez Street (District 3).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20150806-070, Agenda Backup: Request for Withdrawal (East Side Hotel), PDF, 227kb
Item 71 - August 6, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of a new single family residence at 6109 Oakclaire Drive, which is located partially in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of the Gaines Creek, a tributary of Barton Creek (District 8).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-071, Agenda Backup: Backup (Letter from the Applicant), PDF, 986kb
20150806-071, Agenda Backup: Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 222kb
20150806-071, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 30kb
20150806-071, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 396kb
20150806-071, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 72 - August 6, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by Pedcor Investments, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for an award of low-income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for a proposed affordable multi-family development to be called the Heights on Parmer Phase II, located at 1524 East Parmer Lane. (District 7) Related to Item #23.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150806-072, PDF, 39kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150806-072, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 37kb
20150806-072, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
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