Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
May 8, 2025: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 516 B
Agenda with Backup Documentation Links
Agenda with Links, 601 B
Agenda Items - May 8, 2025
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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 – Older Americans Month – To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes
Proclamation – Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – To be presented by Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri
Proclamation – Bessy Martinez Day – To be presented by Council Member José Velásquez
Proclamation – Building Safety Month – To be presented by Council Member José “Chito” Vela
Proclamation – Austin Energy Week – To be presented by Council Member José “Chito” Vela
10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Item 1
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council Special Called of April 1, 2025, Work Session of April 8, 2025, Regular Meeting of April 10, 2025, and Regular Meeting of April 24, 2025.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 B, posted 4/25/2025
Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment
Item 2
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Bill Tavis for artwork for the Armadillo Water Tank Art in Public Places Project for a total amount not to exceed $133,000. Funding: $133,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget of Austin Water.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 3
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with Dharmesh Patel for artwork for the Walter E Long and John Treviño Park Jr. Metro Park Art in Public Places Project for an amount not to exceed $100,100. Funding: Funding in the amount of $100,100 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget of the Parks & Recreation Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 4
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with artist Emily Eisenhart, for artwork for the Red Bud Isle Art in Public Places Project for a total amount not to exceed $625,000. Funding: $625,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 B, posted 4/25/2025
Austin Water
Item 5
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project (also known as the Municipal Conservation Project). Funding: Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 78 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 6
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $10,000,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for Austin Water’s Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project (also known as the Direct Reuse Strategy Project). Funding: Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 78 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-006, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 7
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a zero-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $65,000,000 from the State’s Flood Infrastructure Fund for Austin Water’s Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Wall project. Funding: Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-007, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 90 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 4/25/2025
Economic Development Department
Item 8
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Corporation for National Community Service d/b/a AmeriCorps to provide for the placement of up to 24 AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America members annually within the City, for a term of five years, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $400,000. Funding; $76,560 available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Economic Development Department. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129 B, posted 4/25/2025
Financial Services- Contracts
Item 9
Ratify a contract for generator repairs at Decker Creek Power Station for Austin Energy with WEG Electric Corp., in the amount of $2,371,454. Funding: $2,371,454 was available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
District(s): District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 10
Authorize a contract for data analysis software platform for Austin Energy with PicoTera Systems, LLC, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000. Funding: $375,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-010, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 191 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 11
Authorize seven contracts for capital improvement program management services for the Department of Aviation with Abadjis Systems Ltd.; AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; Geometrics Engineering, P.S., Inc.; Hill International, Inc.; Parson’s Transportation Group Inc.; STV Construction, Inc.; and Sunland Group, Inc., each for an initial term of five years with up to two one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $35,000,000, divided equally among the contractors or the department may choose any contractor that can provide the required services. Funding: $2,083,333 is available in the Department of Aviation 2024-2025 Capital Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-011, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 190 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-011, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 66 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 134 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 12
Authorize a contract for construction services for the 2025 Facilities - Emergency and Lift Station - Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Project for Austin Water with Rangeline Utility Services, LLC, in the amount of $7,000,000 for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $21,000,000. Funding: $7,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-012, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 119 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 134 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 13
Authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the City’s Street Impact Fee Project for Transportation and Public Works Department with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $387,622 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Funding: $387,622 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-013, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 663 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-013, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 650 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 155 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 14
Authorize a contract for phone system products and services for Communications and Technology Management with ConvergeOne, Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options, in an amount not to exceed $8,400,000. Funding: $911,750 is available in the Communications and Technology Management’s 2024-2025 Operating Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-014, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 647 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 15
Authorize a contract for consulting services to update the Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the Austin Fire Department with SWCA Environmental Consultants, for an initial term of one year with up to two, two-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Funding: $232,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Southern Area State Fire Capacity Hazard Mitigation Grant of Austin Fire Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-015, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 646 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 150 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 16
Authorize a contract for pump station repair and preventive maintenance for the Parks and Recreation Department and the Aviation Department with Pump Mechanical and Technical Services, LLC for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,150,000. Funding: $115,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Aviation Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-016, Agenda Backup: Contract Details, PDF, 626 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 17
Authorize a contract for sidewalk maintenance for Transportation Public Works Department with Austin/San Antonio Concrete Raising LLC d/b/a Concrete Raising of Austin, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $266,667 is available in the Operating Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-017, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 626 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 18
Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Slaughter Lane - Loop 1 to Brodie Lane - CAMPO Project for Capital Delivery Services with M.A. Smith Contracting Co., Inc., in the amount of $12,978,417, plus a $1,297,842 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $14,276,259. Funding: $14,276,259 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-018, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 529 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-018, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 127 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 19
Authorize a contract for transportation demand management program services for the Transportation and Public Works Department with Movability, Inc., for an initial term of three years, with two 1-year extension options, in an amount not to exceed $5,841,000. Funding: $486,750 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 148 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 20
Authorize three contracts for vegetation management for wildland fire fuel mitigation for all City departments with William Edward Maas d/b/a Maas Verde Landscape Restoration LLC, Summitt Forests, Inc., and Heritage Tree Care LLC d/b/a Heritage Tree Care, for an initial term of three years, with two 1-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,600,000 divided among the contractors or staff may choose any contractor that has the available services. Funding: $500,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133 B, posted 4/25/2025
Financial Services - Real Estate
Item 21
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 0.0229 acres (997 square feet) of water line easement and approximately 0.1215 acres (5,292 square feet) of temporary working space easement situated in the Isaac Decker Survey, Abstract No. 8 for a water line project, generally located at 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704, and being a portion of the remainder of that called 123.78-acre tract described as first tract in deed to St. Edward’s University at Austin, Texas recorded in Volume 398, Page 530, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, from St. Edward’s University, Inc., successor-in-interest to St. Edward’s University at Austin, Texas, for a total amount not to exceed $143,000 including closing costs. The general route of the project is along West Oltorf Street and surrounding areas between Congress Avenue and Schriber Street. Funding: $143,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-021, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 B, posted 4/25/2025
Homeless Strategy Office
Item 22
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health & Mental Retardation Center d/b/a Integral Care for permanent supportive housing services, to add two 12-month extension options beginning on October 1, 2025, at no additional cost to the City. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 23
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Caritas of Austin to provide permanent supportive housing to individuals experiencing homelessness, to add two 12-month extension options beginning October 1, 2025, at no additional cost to the City. This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 24
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Texas to help refugee families achieve economic self-sufficiency and housing stability, to add one 12-month extension option beginning July 1, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $700,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of the Homeless Strategy Office.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 4/25/2025
Human Resources
Item 25
Approve a resolution designating the chair for the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 95 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-025, Agenda Backup: MCSC Recommendation, PDF, 164 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 B, posted 4/25/2025
Law
Item 26
Approve a settlement in Caroline Nelson v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-22-004053 in 261st District Court, Travis County, Texas. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Liability Reserve Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 27
Approve a settlement in Jessica Arellano et al. v. City of Austin et al, No. 1:23-cv-00008-RP, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Liability Reserve Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 B, posted 4/25/2025
Office of Climate Action and Resilience
Item 28
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s management to implement the Austin/Travis County Food Plan to achieve a more sustainable and just local food system for Austin and Travis County residents for a 42-month term ending on September 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $281,648, to be paid to the City by Travis County. Funding: This interlocal agreement will require Travis County to pay an amount not to exceed $281,648 to the City.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-028, Agenda Backup: Collaborative Work Statement Draft, PDF, 695 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 B, posted 4/25/2025
Police
Item 29
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to accept and appropriate $25,000 in grant funds from the Texas Department of Transportation for the APD STEP - Click It or Ticket Mobilization Project. Funding: $25,000 is available from the Texas Department of Transportation. A twenty percent required City match will be met by accounting for the base salary and fringe benefits of existing City positions in the Austin Police Department Operating Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-029, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 15 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-029, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 110 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 171 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 30
Approve a resolution authorizing a four-month extension of line-of-duty injury leave for Austin Police Department Officer Jessica Jacob, from April 7 to August 7, 2025. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 19 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 128 B, posted 4/25/2025
Public Health
Item 31
Approve the appointment of Desmar Walkes, M.D. as the Health Authority, and designation of Ming Tang, M.D. as the Alternate Health Authority, for Austin/Travis County. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-031, Agenda Backup: Certificate of Appointment, PDF, 114 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-031, Agenda Backup: CV Desmar Wilkes, M.D., PDF, 283 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-031, Agenda Backup: CV Ming Sheng Tang, M.D., PDF, 57 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-031, Agenda Backup: CV Sharon K. Melville, M.D., PDF, 949 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-031, Agenda Backup: Oath of Office, PDF, 103 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-031, Agenda Backup: Statement of Elected Official, PDF, 109 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 32
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Texas Harm Reduction Alliance to provide substance misuse services to low-income individuals in Austin/Travis County to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $140,000 for the 12-month term ending March on 31, 2026, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $4,594,510. Funding: $140,000 is available in the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 33
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with AIDS Healthcare Foundation for HIV-related prevention services, to add funding in an amount not to exceed $105,817 for the 12-month term ending on May 31, 2026, and $105,817 each for the two remaining extension options, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,022,079. Funding: $105,817 is available in the Austin Public Health Department’s Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund. Funding for the remaining years of the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133 B, posted 4/25/2025
Transportation and Public Works
Item 34
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64(D) (Speed Limits) to establish a maximum speed limit of 35 miles per hour on a section of Stassney Lane (East) from Interstate Highway 35 (South) East Frontage Road to Teri Road. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Transportation and Public Works Department’s Operating Budget.
District(s): District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-034, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 76 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-034, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-034, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 473 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 144 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 35
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (Speed Limits) to establish a maximum speed limit of 20 miles per hour on a segment of Wolftrap Drive, from 160 feet south of West Slaughter Lane to 933 feet south of West Slaughter Lane, for students attending Bowie High School. Funding is available from the Transportation and Public Works Department’s Operating Budget.
District(s): District 8.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-035, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 72 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-035, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 824 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-035, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item(s) from Council
Item 36
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
20250508-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 37
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to the Missions 5K Annual Run-Walk for Alzheimer's held at the St. James Missionary Baptist Church on April 12, 2025.
Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member José Velásquez, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-037, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 679 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 38
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to The Junior League of Austin's Austin Entertains Event held at 5330 Bluffstone Ln on March 6, 2025.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-038, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 102 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-038, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 738 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 39
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the German-Texan Heritage Society's Second Annual German Auto Show held at 507 E 10th St. on April 5, 2025.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Marc Duchen, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Krista Laine.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-039, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 105 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-039, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 739 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 40
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to The Mueller Neighborhood Association's 2025 Mueller Eid Festival held at the Branch Park Pavillion on April 5, 2025.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Mike Siegel, Mayor Kirk Watson.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-040, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 102 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-040, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 738 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 41
Approve a resolution supporting Senate Bill 2355 and House Bill 2415, which designate the portion of Farm-to-Market Road 969 between U.S. Highway 183 and Decker Lane as the Senior Police Officer Lewis 'Andy' Traylor Memorial Highway, in honor of his life, service, and sacrifice to the City of Austin.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Marc Duchen.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-041, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 78 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 42
Approve a resolution initiating zoning of approximately 3.1 acres of City owned property known as Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park and commonly referred to as Palm Park located at 200 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Southbound, Austin, Texas.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-042, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 25 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 B, posted 4/25/2025
Non-Consent
Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s)
Item 43
Approve an amendment to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission bylaws to remove the Organics Management Committee. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-043, Agenda Backup: Committee Report, PDF, 532 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-043, Agenda Backup: Draft Bylaws, PDF, 778 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 44
Approve a resolution reappointing Kavita Gupta and John Umphress for terms of three years to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-044, Agenda Backup: Committee Report, PDF, 530 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 49 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 45
Approve a resolution appointing Laurie Eiserloh to fill a vacancy on the Sobering Center Local Government Corporation Board of Directors. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Sponsors: Public Health Committee .
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-045, Agenda Backup: Committee Report, PDF, 100 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 12 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 B, posted 4/25/2025
Eminent Domain
Item 46
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Texas Interstate Highway 35 Central Water/Wastewater Relocation project for the public use for water line improvements, requiring the acquisition of approximately 0.0023 acres (100 square feet) of water line easement, out of and a part of the Santiago Del Valle Survey, Abstract No. 24, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the tract conveyed to Dakota 2550 Venture, LLC, by Deed recorded in Document No. 2015106456, of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, and described as Lot C of the Oltorf Venture Addition, in Volume 81, Page 336 of the Plat Records of Travis County, currently appraised at $4,200, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Dakota 2550 Venture, LLC. The property is located at 2550 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78704. The general route of the project is Interstate Highway frontage from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard. Funding: $4,200 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 684 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-046, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 809 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-046, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 47
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Williamson Creek Interceptor project for the public use of replacing a wastewater tunnel to increase capacity for future growth in the Williamson Creek basin and to mitigate impacts to parkland, requiring the acquisition of approximately 0.060 acres (2,520 square feet) of fee simple property, approximately 0.1581 acres (6,889 square feet) of access easement in two parts, approximately 0.3349 acres (14,590 square feet) of sidewalk, trail and recreational easement, and approximately 0.260 acres (11,133 square feet) of temporary working space easement, situated in the Santiago Del Valle Grant, Abstract No. 24, situated in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and being all of Lot 13 and a portion of Lots C and D, of Las Maderas P.U.D., Section Two, a subdivision of record in Volume 85, Page 60C, 60D, and 61A of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $57,027 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Mazenyo Group & Associates LLC, a series of The Guerrero’s Real Estate Group & Associates LLC, a Texas series limited liability company. The property is located at 00 Dove Creek Dr., Austin, Texas 78744. The general route of the project is along Williamson Creek from South 1st Street to South Pleasant Valley Road, with numerous tie-in cutovers throughout to connect local wastewater flows to the new tunnel. Funding: $57,027 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
District(s): District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 687 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-047, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 3 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-047, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 3 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-047, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-047, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D, PDF, 3 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-047, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 B, posted 4/25/2025
10:30 AM - Austin Housing Finance Corporation Meeting
Item 48
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Director’s meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following the adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council will reconvene.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136 B, posted 4/25/2025
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
Item 49
Conduct a public hearing and receive public input on community needs concerning the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Action Plan, which serves as the City’s application for federal funding, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 50
Conduct a public hearing on an appeal of the Transportation and Public Works Department Director’s denial of an application to vacate a total of approximately 0.104 acres (4,516 square feet) of developed right-of-way to Anchor Equities Ltd., being that certain 40-foot-wide right-of-way commonly known as Sayers Street, comprised of a north segment measuring approximately 2,253 square feet and shown as a portion of a called 40-foot street in the Map of Survey recorded in Volume 3, Page 171 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and a south segment measuring approximately 2,263 square feet and shown as a 20-foot Alley in Block 10, Sayers Subdivision, a subdivision recorded in Volume 1, Page 29 of the Plat Records of Travis County. This item has no fiscal impact.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-050, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 400 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-050, Agenda Backup: Backup - Public Objections, PDF, 945 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-050, Agenda Backup: Exhibit, PDF, 1 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-050, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 350 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-050, Agenda Backup: Notice of Public Hearing, PDF, 303 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 51
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to repeal University Neighborhood Overlay District requirements and regulations and to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants additional building height and modifies uses and site development regulations, including compatibility standards, in exchange for affordable housing and other community benefits, for properties that are located west of the University of Texas, east of Lamar Boulevard, south of 29th Street and north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 118 B, posted 4/25/2025
12:00 PM - Public Communication: General
Irby Foster - Freeway Street Lighting, Closing 311 Requests prior to completion
James Davis - Austin Energy infill construction delays
Oli Hoffman - TBD
Live Music
John Gaar
2:00 PM - Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action)
Item 52
NPA-2024-0005.01 - Saxon Acres 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 010927-05 the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds) from Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation: To deny Multifamily Residential land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Owner/Applicant: Saxon Acres, LLC. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-052, Agenda Backup: Additional Public Comment, PDF, 1 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-052, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-052, Agenda Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 724 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-052, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 53
C14-2024-0099 - Saxon 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Saxon Acres LLC. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-053, Agenda Backup: Additional Public Comment, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-053, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 5 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-053, Agenda Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 731 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-053, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 54
NPA-2024-0008.02 - 2967 Manor Road Revision - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance 20090312-027 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Transit Oriented Development (MLK TOD) Station Area Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to remove the property locally known as 2967 Manor Road (Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds) from the MLK TOD Station Area Plan and change the boundary of the MLK TOD Station Area Plan, and amending Ordinance No. 20011129-67 for the Rosewood Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use on the future land use map (FLUM) from Specific Regulating District to Mixed Use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use, to remove the property from the MLK TOD Station Area Plan, and to change the boundary of MLK TOD Station Area Plan. Owner/Applicant: 2967 Manor AGV, LLC. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 1, District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-054, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 13 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 55
C14-2024-0107 - Manor Road Rezoning Rezone - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2967 Manor Road (Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-DB90-NP) combining district zoning, with no reduction of the ground floor commercial requirement. Owner: 2967 Manor AGV, LLC. Applicant: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 1, District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-055, Agenda Backup: Applicant Letter, PDF, 823 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-055, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 56
C14-2025-0024 - Little Lion - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2525 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 15 (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning to general office-mixed use (GO-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-mixed use-conditional overlay (GO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: Emirp, LLC (Anusha Vemuri, Manager). Applicant: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 5.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-056, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 57
C14-2025-0028.SH - The Bloom at Lamar Square - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1326 and 1328 Lamar Square Drive (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from multifamily residence moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning and multifamily residence high density (MF-5) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: FC Austin Fifteen Housing Corporation (Walter Moreau). Applicant: Foundation Communities (Kyle Russell). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-057, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 58
NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 990513-70 the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to amend the future land use map on property locally known as 112 and 206 Medina, 1005 and 1010 East 2nd Street, and 105 San Marcos Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from Single Family, Recreation and Open Space, and Civic to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Christ Church of Central Austin. Agent: Thrower Design, LLP (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-058, Agenda Backup: Applicant Indefinite Postponement Request, PDF, 810 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-058, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 9 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 59
C14-2024-0010 - Christ Church Planning - SOUTH - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 112 Medina Street, 1005 East 2nd Street, and 105 San Marcos Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning, as amended. Owner/Applicant: Christ Church of Central Austin. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-059, Agenda Backup: Applicant Indefinite Postponement Request, PDF, 801 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-059, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 10 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 60
C14-2024-0017 - Christ Church Planning - NORTH - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 206 Medina Street and 1010 East 2nd Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, as amended. Owner/Applicant: Christ Church of Central Austin. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-060, Agenda Backup: Applicant Indefinite Postponement Request, PDF, 801 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-060, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 10 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 61
NPA-2022-0005.01 - Vargas Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 010927-05 the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds) from Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I LTD & Jayco Holdings I LTD. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-061, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 7 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 62
C14-2022-0107 - Vargas Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-DB90-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and to rezone from neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (LR-DB90-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and neighborhood commercial-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (LR-DB90-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I Ltd and Jayco Holdings I Ltd (Jay Chernosky). Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-062, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 44 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 63
NPA-2025-0019.02 - UNO Update - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040826-56 the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the future land use map for approximately 196 acres of property generally located west of the University of Texas, east of Lamar Boulevard, south of 29th Street and north of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (Shoal Creek and Waller Creek Watersheds) from Mixed Use to High Density Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant High Density Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed May 13, 2025. City of Austin. City Staff: Paul Ray Books, 512-978-1315.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 64
C20-2024-010 - UNO Update - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) by rezoning approximately 269 acres generally located west of the University of Texas, east of Lamar Boulevard, south of 29th Street and north of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (Shoal Creek and Waller Creek Watersheds) to include Density Bonus University Neighborhood Overlay (DBUNO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant Density Bonus University Neighborhood Overlay (DBUNO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed May 13, 2025. Applicant: City of Austin. City Staff: Paul Ray Books, 512-978-1315.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 4/25/2025
Item 65
C14-2024-0165 - Zimmerman SF South - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 11301 Zimmerman Lane (Bull Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from development reserve (DR) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Barbara Allen Agnew and Brian Matthew Smith. Agent: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-065, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-065, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 66
C14-2024-0169 - Zimmerman SF North - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 11300 Zimmerman Lane (Bull Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from development reserve (DR) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Barbara Allen Agnew and Brian Matthew Smith. Agent: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-066, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-066, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 67
C14-2024-0112 - 5301 Martin Avenue - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5301 and 5303 Martin Avenue (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning and family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on April 24, 2025. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: JEV Family LTD. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Beverly Villela, Planning Department, 512-978-0740.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-067, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 3 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-067, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 9 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 68
C14-2024-0113 - 704 E. 53rd Street - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 704, 706, 706 1/2 and 708 East 53rd Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on April 24, 2025. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: JEV Family LTD. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Beverly Villela, Planning Department, 512-978-0740.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-068, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 3 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-068, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 10 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 69
C14-2024-0114 - 5210 Bruning Ave - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 705 East 53rd Street and 5210 Bruning Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on April 24, 2025. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: JEV Family LTD. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Beverly Villela, Planning Department, 512-978-0740. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-069, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-069, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 16 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 70
C14-2025-0010 - Airport & Koenig Tracts DB90 Rezoning - Parcel B - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 605 East 56th Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on April 24, 2025. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Johnson Special Land, Ltd. (T.J. Schultz), River City Partners, Ltd. (T.J. Schultz), Leif Johnson Ford, Inc. FKA Armstrong-Johnson, Inc. (T.J. Schultz). Agent: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-070, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-070, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 71
C14-2025-0014 - Airport & Koenig Tracts DB90 Rezoning - Parcel C - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5500 Martin Avenue (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on April 24, 2025. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Johnson Special Land, Ltd. (T.J. Schultz). Agent: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-071, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-071, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-071, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 72
C14-2025-0012 - Airport & Koenig Tracts DB90 Rezoning - Parcel D - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 701 and 703 East 55th Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on April 24, 2025. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: River City Partners, Ltd. (T.J. Schultz). Agent: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-072, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-072, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-072, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 73
C14-79-019(RCT) - 701 and 703 E. 55th St. Public RC Termination - Parcel D - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination on property locally known as 701 and 703 East 55th Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To terminate the public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-79-019. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant termination associated with zoning case C14-79-019. Owner/Applicant: River City Partners, Ltd. (T.J. Schultz). Agent: DuBois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-073, Agenda Backup: Draft Restrictive Covenant Termination, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-073, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-073, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 74
C14-2025-0015 - Airport & Koenig Tracts DB90 Rezoning - Parcel E - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5509 Martin Avenue and 707 East 56th Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on April 24, 2025. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Johnson Special Land, Ltd. (T.J. Schultz), River City Partners, Ltd. (T.J. Schultz). Agent: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-074, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-074, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-074, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 7 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 75
C14-2025-0017 - Airport & Koenig Tracts DB90 Rezoning - Parcel F - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 713 East 56th Street and 5502, 5508, and 5522 1/2 Middle Fiskville Road (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on April 24, 2025. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Johnson Special Land, Ltd. (T.J. Schultz), River City Partners, Ltd. (T.J. Schultz). Agent: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-075, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-075, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-075, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Item 76
C14-2025-0016 - Airport & Koenig Tracts DB90 Rezoning - Parcel G - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5500 Airport Boulevard and 5512 and 5515 Middle Fiskville Road (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on April 24, 2025. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Johnson Special Land, Ltd. (T.J. Schultz), River City Partners, Ltd. (T.J. Schultz), BUP 501 Austin Owner LLC (Victor Young, Phil Cattanach). Agent: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250508-076, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2 KB, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-076, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 4/25/2025
20250508-076, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6 KB, posted 4/25/2025
Adjourn
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