Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
August 20, 2015
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 242kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 86kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 109kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 863kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 341kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 870kb
Video
Agenda Items - August 20, 2015
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Item 1 - August 20, 2015
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council discussion of August 5, 2105, the budget work sessions of August 10, 2015 and August 12, 2015, council work session meeting of August 11, 2015 and the regular council meeting of August 13, 2015.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - August 20, 2015
Approve a resolution initiating code amendments related to short-term rentals. Related to Item #52.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 76kb
20150820-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 3 - August 20, 2015
Approve issuance of a rebate to Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P., for the installation of energy efficiency measures at 5707 Southwest Parkway, in an amount not to exceed $130,828.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-003, Agenda Backup: Backup (Project Fact Sheet), PDF, 75kb
20150820-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 4 - August 20, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Austin Water Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to increase appropriations by $800,000 and decrease the ending balance by the same amount for the settlement related to the River Place water and wastewater system ratepayers' appeal of the City of Austin retail water and wastewater rates. Related to Item #18.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150820-004, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 77kb
20150820-004, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 65kb
20150820-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 5 - August 20, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-206 relating to the Joint Sustainability Committee.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150820-005, PDF, 86kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-005, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 34kb
20150820-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 110kb
20150820-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
Item 6 - August 20, 2015
Authorize execution of a construction contract with PEABODY GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. for the Mains to Capitol Complex Project in the amount of $4,775,698.80 plus a $238,784.94 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,014,483.74.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-006, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 80kb
20150820-006, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 271kb
20150820-006, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 37kb
20150820-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 7 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with MCKINNEY ARCHITECTS, INC. dba MCKINNEY YORK ARCHITECTS (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP177 to provide architectural services for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-007, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Health and Human Services Department), PDF, 38kb
20150820-007, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Parks and Recreation Department), PDF, 38kb
20150820-007, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 26kb
20150820-007, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 47kb
20150820-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 8 - August 20, 2015
Authorize execution of change order No. 11 to the construction contract with RANGER EXCAVATING, LP, for the FM 812 Landfill Final Closure and Erosion Control Improvements Project in the amount of $493,362.45, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,631,356.62.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-008, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 45kb
20150820-008, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 42kb
20150820-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 9 - August 20, 2015
Authorize execution of a construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE & CONTRACTING, INC. (MBE/MH 65.71%) for the Waller Eastwoods Park Stream Restoration Project in the amount of $638,729.50 plus a $63,872.95 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $702,602.45.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-009, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20150820-009, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 47kb
20150820-009, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 74kb
20150820-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 10 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with the following fourteen firms: CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY LABORATORIES INC.; ECS TEXAS, LLP; FUGRO CONSULTANTS, INC.; HOLT ENGINEERING, INC., (MBE/FW); HVJ ASSOCIATES, INC., (MBE/MB); KLIENFELDER; MLA GEOTECHNICAL A DIVISION OF MLA LABS INC; PAVETEX ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC., (WBE/FH); PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.; RABA-KISTNER CONSULTANTS, INC.; RODRIGUEZ ENGINEERING LABORATORIES, (MBE/MH); RONE ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD; TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC.; and WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASSOCIATES, INC.; for CLMP123, 2013 Geotechnical Construction Materials, and Forensic Engineering Rotation List in the amount of $4,140,000 in additional authorization divided among the fourteen firms, for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,140,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-010, Agenda Backup: Back Up, PDF, 44kb
20150820-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 11 - August 20, 2015
Authorize the use of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method for construction improvements to the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-011, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 313kb
20150820-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 12 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month service contract to provide support to local businesses with AUSTIN INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE, in an estimated amount not to exceed $70,000, and include two additional 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $70,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $210,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 13 - August 20, 2015
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale by February 20, 2016, of City of Austin Public Improvement Bonds, Taxable Series 2015, in a par amount not to exceed $10,000,000 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, and approving related fees.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-013, Agenda Backup: Backup (DRAFT Preliminary Official Statement), PDF, 865kb
20150820-013, Agenda Backup: Backup (TREA PIB Taxable Series 2015 DRAFT Ordinance Exhibit A), PDF, 135kb
20150820-013, Agenda Backup: Backup (TREA PIB Taxable Series 2015 DRAFT Ordinance Schedule I), PDF, 74kb
20150820-013, Agenda Backup: Backup (TREA PIB Taxable Series 2015 DRAFT Ordinance), PDF, 223kb
20150820-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 14 - August 20, 2015
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale by February 20, 2016, of City of Austin Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2015, in a par amount not to exceed $16,065,000, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance; authorizing related documents; and approving related fees.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-014, Agenda Backup: Attachment A, PDF, 70kb
20150820-014, Agenda Backup: Attachment B, PDF, 131kb
20150820-014, Agenda Backup: Backup (DRAFT Preliminary Official Statement), PDF, 915kb
20150820-014, Agenda Backup: Backup (TREA Contractual Obligations Series 2015 DRAFT Ordinance Exhibit A), PDF, 118kb
20150820-014, Agenda Backup: Backup (TREA Contractual Obligations Series 2015 DRAFT Ordinance Schedule I), PDF, 150kb
20150820-014, Agenda Backup: Backup (TREA Contractual Obligations Series 2015 DRAFT Ordinance), PDF, 241kb
20150820-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb
Item 15 - August 20, 2015
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale by February 20, 2016, of City of Austin Public Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, in an amount not to exceed $279,630,000 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, and approving related fees.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-015, Agenda Backup: Backup (DRAFT Preliminary Official Statement), PDF, 915kb
20150820-015, Agenda Backup: Backup (TREA 2015 PIB Tax Exempt DRAFT Ordinance Exhibit A), PDF, 128kb
20150820-015, Agenda Backup: Backup (TREA 2015 PIB Tax Exempt DRAFT Ordinance Schedule I), PDF, 75kb
20150820-015, Agenda Backup: Backup (TREA 2015 PIB Tax Exempt DRAFT Ordinance Schedule II), PDF, 21kb
20150820-015, Agenda Backup: Backup (TREA 2015 PIB Tax Exempt DRAFT Ordinance), PDF, 257kb
20150820-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 16 - August 20, 2015
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale by February 20, 2016, of City of Austin Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015, in a par amount not to exceed $70,755,000 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents; and approving related fees.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-016, Agenda Backup: Backup (DRAFT Preliminary Official Statement), PDF, 915kb
20150820-016, Agenda Backup: Backup (FIN Certificates of Obligation Series 2015 DRAFT Ordinance Exhibit A), PDF, 125kb
20150820-016, Agenda Backup: Backup (FIN Certificates of Obligation Series 2015 DRAFT Ordinance), PDF, 303kb
20150820-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 89kb
Item 17 - August 20, 2015
Approve a settlement in Austin Lifecare, Inc. v City of Austin et al. Cause No. 1:11-CV-875-LY & Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin, et al. v City of Austin et al. Cause NO. 1:11-CV-00876-LY; In the U.S. District Court-Western District of Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 18 - August 20, 2015
Approve a settlement agreement in Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 44010, Petition by the Ratepayers of the former River Place water and wastewater systems appealing the retail water and wastewater rates of the City of Austin. Related to Item #4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 19 - August 20, 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 $25,000,000 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 approximately 12433 Dessau Road.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150820-019, PDF, 68kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-019, Agenda Backup: Backup (Minutes), PDF, 47kb
20150820-019, Agenda Backup: Backup (Notice of Hearing), PDF, 53kb
20150820-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 99kb
20150820-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
20150820-019, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 237kb
Item 20 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 120-month lease renewal with BT1 AUSTIN LLC for 8,850 square feet of office and laboratory space for the Laboratory Services Division of the Austin Water Utility Department, located at 14050 Summit Drive, Suite 121, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $1,474,793.50 (District 7).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-020, Agenda Backup: Board or Commission Recommendation (Water and Wastewater Commission), PDF, 55kb
20150820-020, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 456kb
20150820-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 96kb
Item 21 - August 20, 2015
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with BRUNER INTERESTS, LLC for the aerial encroachment of right-of-way by balconies and roof overhangs at the northwest corner of the intersection of East 7th Street and San Marcos Street, located at 914 East 7th Street (District 1).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-021, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 380kb
20150820-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 22 - August 20, 2015
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a 40-year lease of City property, locally known as 4712 Bolm Road, consisting of approximately 6.139 acres of vacant land, to SKILLPOINT ALLIANCE, in the amount of $1,342,000 (District 3).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-022, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 395kb
20150820-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 23 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with SKYHOUSE AUSTIN, LLC, for the aerial encroachment of right-of-way by balconies at 51 Rainey Street, in Austin, Travis County, Texas (District 9).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-023, Agenda Backup: Backup (Late Q&A), PDF, 37kb
20150820-023, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Field Notes), PDF, 412kb
20150820-023, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B (Field Notes), PDF, 441kb
20150820-023, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 360kb
20150820-023, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (No. 20130808-021), PDF, 91kb
20150820-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
20150820-023, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 9kb
Item 24 - August 20, 2015
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from Certificates of Obligations in the amount of $625,000 for the Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park improvements. Related to Item #25.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150820-024, PDF, 59kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 125kb
20150820-024, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 186kb
20150820-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 25 - August 20, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-002) to increase appropriations in the amount of $750,000 for the Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park improvements. Related to Item #24.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150820-025, PDF, 24kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 21kb
20150820-025, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20150820-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 26 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to reimburse the City an amount not to exceed $77,850 for costs associated with pavement repairs that were done during the Martin Hill Transmission Main Segment A, Segment B, and Segment C Project. (District 6)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-026, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.8mb
20150820-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 27 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of 24-month contracts with HPI, LLC and MECHANICAL DYNAMICS & ANALYSIS, LTD., to provide aero-derivative generator maintenance services for Austin Energy, in a combined amount not to exceed $3,000,000, with two 24-month extension options in a combined amount not to exceed $2,000,000 per extension option, for a combined total contract amount not to exceed $7,000,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-027, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 63kb
20150820-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb
Item 28 - August 20, 2015
Authorize execution of a 12-month contract with INTERRA HYDRO, INC. to provide smoke testing services in an amount not to exceed $127,850, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $127,850 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $383,550.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 93kb
Item 29 - August 20, 2015
Authorize execution of two 24-month contracts with TECHLINE PIPE LP for the purchase of hydrant repair parts and hoses for Austin Water, in an amount not to exceed $149,518, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $74,759 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $299,036; and with AAA FIRE & SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO., INC. in an amount not to exceed $13,710, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $6,855 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,420.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 94kb
Item 30 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA DBA CIGNA CORPORATION, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal JRD0306, to provide City paid short term disability and employee paid long term disability insurance coverage for City employees in an amount not to exceed $7,302,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,434,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $14,604,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-030, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 10kb
20150820-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
Item 31 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with DAVIS VISION, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal JRD0308, to provide City employees and retirees with an employee paid vision plan in an amount not to exceed $3,600,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,200,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-031, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 13kb
20150820-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb
Item 32 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with DEER OAKS EAP SERVICES, LLC, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal No. JRD0305, to provide employee assistance program services in an amount not to exceed $714,729, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $238,243 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,429,458.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-032, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 12kb
20150820-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 86kb
Item 33 - August 20, 2015
Authorize execution of a 12-month contract with COLORADO RIVER WATCH FOUNDATION, INC. DBA AUSTIN YOUTH RIVER WATCH to provide water quality monitoring and training for at-risk students, in an amount not to exceed $169,500, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $169,500 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $678,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 34 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 5 to a contract with KEMA, INC., for Phase II implementation of Austin Energy's department wide information technology strategic assessment and business and technology road-map, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $3,486,900.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-034, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary (KEMA Inc), PDF, 49kb
20150820-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 96kb
Item 35 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 24-month contract with the FILM SOCIETY OF AUSTIN, INC. DBA AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal No. MPM0308, to provide public access television and community media management services in an amount not to exceed $950,000, with two 24-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $950,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,850,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-035, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 13kb
20150820-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 86kb
Item 36 - August 20, 2015
Authorize execution of a 36-month contract with LONGHORN CAR-TRUCK RENTAL, INC., or one of the other qualified bidders for Invitation for Bid-Best Value No. SLW0201REBID, to provide rental vehicles in an amount not to exceed $1,008,576, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $316,788 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,958,940.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-036, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 12kb
20150820-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 94kb
Item 37 - August 20, 2015
Authorize execution of a 24-month contract with M-I LLC for the supply of odor and corrosion control chemicals for Austin Water in an amount not to exceed $233,069, with two 24-month extension options in amounts not to exceed $233,069 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $699,207.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 38 - August 20, 2015
Authorize execution of a contract with HARTWELL ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION for the purchase of progressive cavity pumps for Austin Water in an amount not to exceed $148,600.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 89kb
Item 39 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract through the Texas Department of Information Resources with RFD & ASSOCIATES, INC. (Women-Owned Business Enterprise), to provide unlimited software licensing, software maintenance, hardware support, and professional services in an amount not to exceed $11,467,950.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 40 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with GE INTELLIGENT PLATFORMS INC, to provide software licensing and technical support for Austin Water in an amount not to exceed $93,639, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $92,551 for the first option and $95,327 for the final option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $281,517.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 41 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with POWER SUPPLY INC., for the purchase of three-phase reclosers for Austin Energy, in an amount not to exceed $79,125.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 93kb
Item 42 - August 20, 2015
Authorize execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with GT DISTRIBUTORS INC. for the one-time purchase of night vision goggles and helmet mounts for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $103,847.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 43 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with BRANDSTETTER CARROLL, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposal No. TVN0054, to provide aquatics master planning consulting services in an amount not to exceed $165,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-043, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 33kb
20150820-043, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 45kb
20150820-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb
Item 44 - August 20, 2015
Authorize execution of a contract with ZUCKER SYSTEMS to provide consulting services in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 45 - August 20, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month interlocal agreement with the LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY to provide data hosting services and equipment for the Watershed Protection Department in an amount not to exceed $705,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $141,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,128,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-045, Agenda Backup: Fiscal note, PDF, 37kb
20150820-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 46 - August 20, 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
20150820-046, Agenda Backup: Backup (Nominations and Waivers), PDF, 60kb
20150820-046, Agenda Late Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 8kb
Item 47 - August 20, 2015
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8, certain other fees and requirements, and authorizing payment of certain costs for the City co-sponsored Viva! Streets Ciclovia which is to be held on September 13, 2015.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-047, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Viva! Streets Ciclovia), PDF, 37kb
20150820-047, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
Item 48 - August 20, 2015
Set a public hearing to consider the change of use of a portion of dedicated parkland known as Balcones District Park, consisting of approximately 2,525 square feet for permanent wastewater line, approximately 18,342 square feet for temporary access, approximately 4,443 square feet for temporary working space, and approximately 36,923 square feet for temporary staging area and material storage site, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace a wastewater line for construction of a portion of the Waters Park Wastewater Line Project in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code (District 10). (Suggested date and time, October 1, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-048, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Field Notes- 2,525 s.f. WWE), PDF, 1.7mb
20150820-048, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B (Field Notes-18,342 s.f. TAE), PDF, 870kb
20150820-048, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C (Field Notes-1,863 s.f. TWSE1), PDF, 836kb
20150820-048, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D (Field Notes- 2,580 s.f. TWSE2), PDF, 823kb
20150820-048, Agenda Backup: Exhibit E (Field Notes-36,923 s.f. TSAAMSSE), PDF, 787kb
20150820-048, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 122kb
20150820-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 49 - August 20, 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 27, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 50 - August 20, 2015
Set a public hearing to consider the full purpose annexation of the following annexation areas:
ARR Johnny Morris Road (approximately 145 acres in eastern Travis County approximately three tenths of a mile south of the intersection of Johnny Morris Road and Daffan Lane; contiguous to District 1).
Bellingham Meadows (approximately 187 acres in eastern Travis County west of Parmer Lane at the intersection of Parmer Lane and Bellingham Drive; contiguous to District 1).
Blue Goose Road (approximately 28 acres in eastern Travis County east of Blue Goose Road approximately 975 feet northwest of the intersection of US Highway 290 East and Blue Goose Road; contiguous to District 1).
Cantarra/Howard Subdivision (approximately 323 acres in northeastern Travis County north of Howard Lane approximately 700 feet east of the intersection of Howard Lane and Cantarra Drive and also north and south of Howard Lane immediately west of the intersection of Howard Lane and Cantarra Drive; contiguous to District 1).
Heritage Oaks at Pearson Ranch (approximately 135 acres in southern Williamson County south of Avery Ranch Boulevard at the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and Pearson Ranch Road; contiguous to District 6).
Lost Creek Connector Piece (approximately 174 acres in Travis County north of Lost Creek Boulevard approximately 380 feet west of the intersection of Lost Creek Boulevard and Bend of the River Drive, adjacent to the Lost Creek MUD; contiguous to District 8).
TxDOT/US 183 A Tollway (approximately 87 acres in southern Williamson County north of Avery Ranch Boulevard at the intersection of US 183 A Tollway and Avery Ranch Boulevard; contiguous to District 6 ).
Old Lampasas Trail (approximately 81 acres in northern Travis County south of Old Lampasas Trail south of the intersection of Old Lampasas Trail and Talleyran Drive; contiguous to Districts 6 & 10 ).
Vaught Ranch (approximately 9 acres in Travis County south of FM 2222 at the southwest corner of the intersection of FM 2222 and Vaught Ranch Road; contiguous to District 10 ).
Walnut Creek Area (approximately 134 acres in eastern Travis County west of Sprinkle Cutoff Road approximately 477 feet north of the intersection of Sprinkle Cutoff Road and Samsung Blvd; contiguous to District 1).
(Suggested dates and times: October 1, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. and October 15, 2015 at 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-050, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.2mb
20150820-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 51 - August 20, 2015
Approve a recommendation by the Health and Human Services Council Committee to identify funding for public health programs aimed at decreasing health inequities.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-051, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (August 3, 2015 Health and Human Services Committee), PDF, 76kb
20150820-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Committee Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 52 - August 20, 2015
Approve a recommendation regarding short-term rentals. Related to Item #2.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150820-052, PDF, 179kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-052, Agenda Backup: Backup (Resolution), PDF, 113kb
20150820-052, Agenda Backup: Council Committee Report (Planning and Neighborhoods - August 17, 2015), PDF, 79kb
20150820-052, Agenda Backup: Memo to Mayor and Council (short term rental July findings), PDF, 154kb
20150820-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
20150820-052, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 89kb
20150820-052, Agenda Late Backup: Revised draft resolution with PNC 8/17 recommendations, showing revisions, PDF, 248kb
20150820-052, Agenda Late Backup: Revised draft resolution with PNC recommendations incorporated, PDF, 207kb
20150820-052, Agenda Late Backup: Revised draft resolution, with annotations, PDF, 271kb
Item 53 - August 20, 2015
C14-2014-0136 Cameron Apartments District 1 Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known 9201 Cameron Road (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from limited industrial services (LI) district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 2. First Reading approved on June 11, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Second Reading approved on August 13, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Owner: FSI Cameron Crossing, LP (Philip Capron). Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-053, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2014 0136), PDF, 227kb
20150820-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20150820-053, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2014 0136), PDF, 3.3mb
Item 54 - August 20, 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
20150820-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 55 - August 20, 2015
Discuss legal issues related to Austin Lifecare, Inc. v City of Austin et al. Cause No. 1:11-CV-875-LY & Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin, et al. v City of Austin et al. Cause NO. 1:11-CV-00876-LY; In the U.S. District Court-Western District of Texas (Austin Division) (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 56 - August 20, 2015
Discuss legal issues related to Mercer et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. 1:13-cv-00830, in the United States District Court for the Western Division of Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code) (Related to July 26, 2013 officer-involved shooting).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
Item 57 - August 20, 2015
Discuss legal issues related to Donald Zimmerman v. City of Austin, Cause No. 1:15-cv-00628, in the United States District Court for the Western Division of Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
Item 58 - August 20, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to limit the redevelopment of existing small (substandard) lots that are developed as a single building site.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
20150820-058, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement, PDF, 25kb
Item 59 - August 20, 2015
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on growth-related projects within the Drinking Water Protection Zone to be included in the FY 2015-2016 Capital Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-059, Agenda Backup: Backuo (Project Summary), PDF, 478kb
20150820-059, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 138kb
20150820-059, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 58kb
20150820-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 60 - August 20, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for the use of dedicated parkland known as the Waller Creek Greenbelt, consisting of approximately 2,115 square feet of permanent above ground pedestrian walkway and approximately 8,832 square feet of temporary working space, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace an above ground pedestrian walkway in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code (District 9).
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150820-060, PDF, 231kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-060, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 8kb
20150820-060, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Field Notes-2,115 s.f. permanent encroachment), PDF, 3.5mb
20150820-060, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B (Sketch-8,832 s.f. temporary work space), PDF, 127kb
20150820-060, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.0mb
20150820-060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 61 - August 20, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding a floodplain variance 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).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-061, Agenda Backup: Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 31kb
20150820-061, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 24kb
20150820-061, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.2mb
20150820-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 62 - August 20, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of an addition to an existing single family residence at 7054 Comanche Trail, which is located in the 100-year floodplain of Lake Travis (District 6).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-062, Agenda Backup: Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 33kb
20150820-062, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 29kb
20150820-062, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.9mb
20150820-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 63 - August 20, 2015
Conduct 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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 101kb
20150820-063, Agenda Backup: Report (2015 Budget Committee Report), PDF, 22kb
Item 64 - August 20, 2015
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 65 - August 20, 2015
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on Austin Resource Recovery's proposed rate and fee changes for the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Proposed Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-065, Agenda Backup: Backup (Rate Support), PDF, 36kb
20150820-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 66 - August 20, 2015
Conduct 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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-066, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Revised), PDF, 922kb
20150820-066, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 67kb
20150820-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 67 - August 20, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Michele Rogerson Lynch, representing the owners of Springdale Farms, regarding the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit to grant outdoor entertainment as an additional use to the existing urban farm use (District 3).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-067, Agenda Backup: Backup (Austin American Statesman SPC-2015-0075AT), PDF, 122kb
20150820-067, Agenda Backup: Backup (Letters of Support), PDF, 310kb
20150820-067, Agenda Backup: Backup (Neighborhood Support Petition), PDF, 419kb
20150820-067, Agenda Backup: Backup (PODER), PDF, 478kb
20150820-067, Agenda Backup: Backup (Springdale Farms Appeal), PDF, 1.2mb
20150820-067, Agenda Backup: Backup (Support Letter Represetative Rodriguez), PDF, 130kb
20150820-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20150820-067, Agenda Backup: Review Sheet, PDF, 164kb
Item 68 - August 20, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Pedcor Investments, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for a proposed affordable multi-family development to be called the West Gate Ridge Apartments, located at 8700 West Gate Boulevard.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150820-068, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-068, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 37kb
20150820-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 69 - August 20, 2015
Conduct 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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20150820-069, Agenda Backup: Revised Memo (FY16 Drainage Charge Base Rate Assumptions), PDF, 4.9mb
20150820-069, Agenda Late Backup: Presentation - Watershed Protection Department, PDF, 131kb
Item 70 - August 20, 2015
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation of an agreement with FREMONT HOLDINGS, LLC for a two-year temporary staging and construction workspace, a 25-foot perpetual no-build area, and the dedication of 392 feet of right-of-way on City-owned land located at 64 Rainey Street, Austin. (District 9).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150820-070, Agenda Backup: Backup (Memo to Mayor & Council), PDF, 1.7mb
20150820-070, Agenda Backup: Backup (Resolution No. 20121011-117, PDF, 62kb
20150820-070, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 29kb
20150820-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
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