Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
December 17, 2015
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 279kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 84kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 104kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 9.7mb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 482kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 1.2mb
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Agenda Items - December 17, 2015
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Item 1 - December 17, 2015
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of December 8, 2015 and regular meeting of December 10, 2015.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - December 17, 2015
Authorize amendments to two existing contracts with Atmos Pipeline - Texas, for natural gas transportation services, to extend the contracts for 36 months for an estimated aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 3 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the Slaughter Lane East improvement project, in the amount of $48,350 plus a $3,975 contingency for a total amount of $52,325. (District 2)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-003, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 79kb
20151217-003, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 515kb
20151217-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 4 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Williamson County for the Forest North, Pearson Ranch Road, Bayswater Gardens, and Lakeline Boulevard improvement projects in the amount of $1,300,435.62 plus a $108,997.47 contingency for a total of $1,409,433.09. (District 6).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-004, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 82kb
20151217-004, Agenda Backup: Map (Forest North Location), PDF, 101kb
20151217-004, Agenda Backup: Map (Forest North/Bayswater), PDF, 184kb
20151217-004, Agenda Backup: Map (Lakeline Blvd Location), PDF, 123kb
20151217-004, Agenda Backup: Map (Pearson Ranch Rd), PDF, 170kb
20151217-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 5 - December 17, 2015
Approve a resolution requesting that the Travis Central Appraisal District conduct a 2015 reappraisal of properties affected by the October 2015 floods.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20151217-005, PDF, 32kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 86kb
20151217-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 6 - December 17, 2015
Authorize the use of the competitive sealed proposal procurement method for soliciation of construction improvements to multiple Austin Fire Department facilities for Women's Locker Room Additions Phase 5 and multiple emergency medical service stations for vehicle bay expansions.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
Item 7 - December 17, 2015
Authorize the use of the competitive sealed proposal procurement method for the solicitation of the construction of the Austin Fire Department Fire and emergency medical services station, Onion Creek.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 8 - December 17, 2015
Authorize execution of a construction contract with PIATRA INC., for the Austin Energy St. Elmo Storage Addition Project, in the amount of $379,925 plus a $37,992 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $417,917.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-008, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 175kb
20151217-008, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 49kb
20151217-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 9 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following five staff recommended firms (or other qualified responders) to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP188: OCONNELL ROBERTSON & ASSOCIATES, INC., ENERGY ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES INC., dba EEA CONSULTING ENGINEERS, ENCOTECH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC., JOSE I. GUERRA, INC., and TEXAS ENERGY ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC., for engineering services for the 2016 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering Services Rotation List for an estimated period of three years or until financial authorization is expended, with the total amount not to exceed $1,500,000 divided among the five firms.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-009, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 14kb
20151217-009, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 43kb
20151217-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 91kb
Item 10 - December 17, 2015
Authorize execution of a contract with SJ LOUIS CONSTRUCTION OF TEXAS, LTD. to construct the Harris Branch Interceptor "Lower A" wastewater line in an amount of $5,163,688.52 plus a $516,368.85 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,680,057.37.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-010, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 80kb
20151217-010, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 39kb
20151217-010, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 183kb
20151217-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 11 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance setting the assessment rate and approving a proposed 2016 assessment roll for the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District. Related to Items #12 and #64.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-011, PDF, 203kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 75kb
20151217-011, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (East Sixth St PID 2016 Certified Assessment Roll), PDF, 392kb
20151217-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 12 - December 17, 2015
Approve a resolution adopting the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District Service Plan and Budget for 2016. Related to Items #11 and #64.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20151217-012, PDF, 137kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-012, Agenda Backup: 6th_Street_FY_2016_Service_Plan-c, PDF, 97kb
20151217-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 7kb
20151217-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 13 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design and commission agreement with Kincannon Studios in an amount not to exceed $118,500 for artwork for the Republic Square Park Phase II Improvement Project.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-013, Agenda Backup: CIP Expense Detail, PDF, 223kb
20151217-013, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 224kb
20151217-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
Item 14 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Emergency Medical Services Department, eliminating and creating certain positions, establishing pay rates and repealing Ordinance No. 20150908-006 relating to Emergency Medical Services Department classifications and positions.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 33kb
20151217-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 15 - December 17, 2015
Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County Healthcare District (d/b/a Central Health) to provide services through the Emergency Medical Services Department Community Health Paramedic Program as funded by the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payments 1115 Waiver Program (DSRIP) in effect during the DSRIP Project Period from the date of execution of this agreement through September 30, 2016, in an amount not to exceed $441,073 paid by Central Health to the City.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-015, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 521kb
20151217-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 16 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20151119-023 setting the assessment and approving an amended proposed 2016 assessment roll for the Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District. Related to Item #66.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-016, PDF, 46kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-016, Agenda Backup: Backup (Estancia 2016 Certified Roll), PDF, 49kb
20151217-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20151217-016, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 85kb
Item 17 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Financial Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to adopt a budget for the Indian Hills Public Improvement District. Related to Item #94.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-017, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-017, Agenda Backup: Backup (Presentation), PDF, 400kb
20151217-017, Agenda Backup: Backup (Presentation), PDF, 400kb
20151217-017, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20151217-017, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20151217-017, Agenda Backup: Indian Hills Draft Ordinance, PDF, 83kb
20151217-017, Agenda Backup: Indian Hills Draft Ordinance, PDF, 83kb
20151217-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
20151217-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 18 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Financial Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to adopt a budget for the Whisper Valley Public Improvement District. Related to Item #95.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-018, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-018, Agenda Backup: Backup (Presentation), PDF, 400kb
20151217-018, Agenda Backup: Backup (Presentation), PDF, 400kb
20151217-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 83kb
20151217-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 83kb
20151217-018, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20151217-018, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20151217-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
20151217-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 19 - December 17, 2015
Authorize execution of interlocal cooperation agreements with Travis County and Travis County Emergency Services District # 3 for the Citys Fleet Services Department to provide motor fuel, including diesel exhaust fluid and supplies.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-019, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement (Travis County EMS), PDF, 105kb
20151217-019, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement (Travis County), PDF, 104kb
20151217-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 20 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID INC. to provide education and outreach regarding tenants-rights under the City Code, for a 12-month term from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016, in an amount not to exceed $350,000, with four 12-month renewal options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,750,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 21 - December 17, 2015
Authorize the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 11 with AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN, INC., in an amount not to exceed $65,395 for a revised current 12-month term amount not to exceed $1,321,086 and total contract amount not to exceed $6,356,090.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 22 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health Austin Regional Campus to conduct an evaluation of the Austin/Travis County Community Health Assessment/Community Health Improvement Plan Cycle 1, in an amount not to exceed $44,535 for the term of March 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 23 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month interlocal agreement with Austin Independent School District to continue the Austin Corps program, with four 12-month extension options.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 24 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Renea Hicks to provide legal services 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 in the amount of $125,000.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $180,000.00. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 liability reserve fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 25 - December 17, 2015
Authorize a payment not to exceed $ 81,458.00 for a judgment in Emily Poole et al v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-09-002348 in the 126th District Court of Travis County. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 liability reserve fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 26 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance establishing Homestead Preservation District B in southeast Austin bounded generally by Interstate 35 and Parker Lane to the west, the Colorado River to the north, Bastrop Highway to the east, and Highway 71 to the south.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-026, PDF, 77kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-026, Agenda Backup: Backup (HPD Report), PDF, 6.8mb
20151217-026, Agenda Backup: Backup (HPD Report), PDF, 6.9mb
20151217-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 529kb
20151217-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
20151217-026, Agenda Backup: Revised Map, PDF, 792kb
20151217-026, Agenda Backup: Revised Memo, PDF, 70kb
20151217-026, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 79kb
Item 27 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance establishing Homestead Preservation District C in east Austin and generally located north of the Colorado River, east of Springdale Road and Airport Boulevard, continuing east just beyond Ed Bluestein Boulevard, and extending to the north until Oak Springs Drive.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-027, PDF, 69kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-027, Agenda Backup: Backup (HPD Report), PDF, 6.9mb
20151217-027, Agenda Backup: Backup (HPD Report), PDF, 6.8mb
20151217-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 8kb
20151217-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
20151217-027, Agenda Backup: Revised Map, PDF, 792kb
20151217-027, Agenda Backup: Revised memo, PDF, 70kb
20151217-027, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 79kb
Item 28 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance establishing Homestead Preservation District D in north Austin located near the intersection of Interstate 35 and East Anderson Lane.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-028, PDF, 78kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-028, Agenda Backup: Backup (HPD Report), PDF, 6.8mb
20151217-028, Agenda Backup: Backup (HPD Report), PDF, 6.9mb
20151217-028, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 152kb
20151217-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
20151217-028, Agenda Backup: Revised Map, PDF, 792kb
20151217-028, Agenda Backup: Revised Memo, PDF, 70kb
20151217-028, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 78kb
Item 29 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Service Agreement with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to increase funding for the HOME grant fund program in the amount of $1,391,143.52, for a total contract amount not to exceed $19,868,116.52.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 30 - December 17, 2015
Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by NRP Group, or an affiliated entity, for a proposed affordable multi-family development to be called the Terrace at Walnut Creek Apartments, located in the Austin Extraterritorial Jurisdiction at Old Manor Road and U.S. Highway 290 East.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 615kb
20151217-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb
Item 31 - December 17, 2015
Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with Purdue University for the rental of the traveling exhibit, Bee-lieve it or Not! The Secret Lives of Honey Bees, to be placed at the Austin Nature & Science Centers Visitor Pavilion from January 16, 2016 until May 8, 2016.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-031, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 2.1mb
20151217-031, Agenda Backup: PARB Recommendation 20151208-003, PDF, 33kb
20151217-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 32 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Special Revenue Fund Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department (Ordinance No. 20150910-001) to accept and appropriate up to $250,000 from the Trail of Lights Foundation for payment of City services, and authorize waiver of certain permit, application and similar fees and requirements for the 2015 Trail of Lights in an amount not to exceed $205,000.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-032, PDF, 73kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-032, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 10kb
20151217-032, Agenda Backup: Fee Waiver, PDF, 36kb
20151217-032, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20151217-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 33 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance extending the expiration date of Ordinance No. 20141120-056 relating to requirements for non-peak hour concrete installation within portions of the Central Business District and Public zoning districts.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-033, PDF, 24kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-033, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20151217-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 34 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Sunset Valley for the construction and maintenance of Violet Crown Trail North project. (District 8).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-034, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 322kb
20151217-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 35 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for the relocation and improvement of water and wastewater utilities in connection with the Mobility Authoritys Bergstrom Expressway (183 South) Project for the amount of $6,717,549 plus a contingency of $1,010,608, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $7,728,157.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-035, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 84kb
20151217-035, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 260kb
20151217-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 36 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the relocation and improvement of a water line in connection with the Plaza Saltillo Track Realignment project in the amount of $75,350 plus a contingency of $7,535, for a total amount not to exceed $82,885.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-036, Agenda Backup: Fiscal note, PDF, 79kb
20151217-036, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 242kb
20151217-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 37 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for construction of new water lines within the Texas Department of Transportation at FM 1626 from Manchaca Road to Brodie Lane Project, in the amount of $382,263.00, plus a $38,227.00 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $420,490.00.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-037, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 80kb
20151217-037, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 690kb
20151217-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 38 - December 17, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with LNI CUSTOM MANUFACTURING, INC. to provide outdoor trash, recycling, and compost receptacles in amount not to exceed $202,800, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $67,600 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $405,600.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-038, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - LNI., PDF, 53kb
20151217-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 91kb
Item 39 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with the FILM SOCIETY OF AUSTIN, INC. DBA AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY for capital expenditures in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 40 - December 17, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with NET TRANSCRIPTS INC., or one of the other qualified bidders for Invitation for Bid-Best Value EAD0612, to provide transcription services in an amount not to exceed $224,403, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $74,801 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $448,806.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-040, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 12kb
20151217-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 88kb
Item 41 - December 17, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with SHADES OF GREEN (WBE), JAMES LOVEGREN DBA L&L GROWERS, MILLER NURSERY & TREE COMPANY, and NATIVE TEXAS NURSERY, for Invitation for Bid Best Value GLB0105, to provide trees and tree seedlings in an amount not to exceed $814,803, with three 12 month extension options in an amount not to exceed $271,601 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,629,606 each and combined.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-041, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 14kb
20151217-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
Item 42 - December 17, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month contract with BROWN TRAFFIC PRODUCTS INC. to provide traffic signal cabinets in an amount not to exceed $314,922, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $347,477 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,357,353.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 92kb
Item 43 - December 17, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with TECHLINE PIPE LP, to provide manhole covers and rings, in an amount not to exceed $176,702, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $88,351 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $441,755.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 93kb
Item 44 - December 17, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC., to provide relay retrofit assemblies, in an amount not to exceed $175,860, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $87,930 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $439,650.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-044, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 182kb
20151217-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 89kb
Item 45 - December 17, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with TECHLINE, INC., to provide 362kV coupling capacitor voltage transformers, in an amount not to exceed $201,960, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $100,980 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $504,900.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 91kb
Item 46 - December 17, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with HAVERFIELD AVIATION INC., to provide aerial maintenance of electrical transmission lines, in an amount not to exceed $530,700, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $265,350 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,326,750.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 93kb
Item 47 - December 17, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month contract with LAUREN CONCRETE LP, to provide ready-mix concrete, in an amount not to exceed $732,175, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $732,175 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,660,875.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 91kb
Item 48 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with CREATIVE CONSUMER RESEARCH INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal RMJ0302, for marketing research service studies, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $300,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-048, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 125kb
20151217-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 88kb
Item 49 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract through the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE with TOMAR ELECTRONICS, INC. for light bars, sirens, and replacement parts and accessories for public safety vehicles in an amount not to exceed $900,000, with five 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $900,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,400,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-049, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb
20151217-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 50 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 15-month contract through the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES with NORTH AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE, INC. for the purchase of AVAYA telephony equipment, related services, and hardware and software maintenance support in an amount not to exceed $1,895,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-050, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb
20151217-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 51 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) to contribute up to $350,000 from fees collected by the City from cable providers, for AISDs purchase of equipment necessary for the operation of the AISD educational access channel.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 52 - December 17, 2015
Approve a resolution giving the honorary name Electric Drive to a portion of West 2nd Street between Walter Seaholm Drive and Sandra Muraida Way. (District 9).
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20151217-052, PDF, 49kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-052, Agenda Backup: Backup (AFD Signed), PDF, 81kb
20151217-052, Agenda Backup: Backup (APD Signed), PDF, 46kb
20151217-052, Agenda Backup: Backup (Application), PDF, 24kb
20151217-052, Agenda Backup: Backup (ATD Signed), PDF, 24kb
20151217-052, Agenda Backup: Backup (EMS Signed), PDF, 435kb
20151217-052, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 16kb
20151217-052, Agenda Backup: Letter, PDF, 187kb
20151217-052, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.2mb
20151217-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 53 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with Movability Austin, the Downtown Austin Transportation Management Association, in the amount of $100,000 with two 12-month renewal options, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $300,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 54 - December 17, 2015
Approve a resolution related to a rule to be proposed to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the beneficial reuse of wastewater.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20151217-054, PDF, 51kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 37kb
20151217-054, Agenda Backup: Environmental Commission Recommendation (No. 20151104-009a), PDF, 38kb
20151217-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 55 - December 17, 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
20151217-055, Agenda Backup: Revised Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 98kb
20151217-055, Agenda Late Backup: Nominations & Waivers, PDF, 178kb
Item 56 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8; waiving certain other fees, payments, and requirements; authorizing payment of certain costs by City departments; and waiving or modifying certain requirements of City Code Sections 9-2-36, 9-2-38, 9-2-54, 13-2-336, 14-8-14, and 25-10-158 for the City co-sponsored March 11-21, 2016 South by Southwest conferences and festivals.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-056, PDF, 193kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-056, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 56kb
20151217-056, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 54kb
20151217-056, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20151217-056, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet, PDF, 17kb
Item 57 - December 17, 2015
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the Waterfront Overlay zoning regulations in City Code Chapter 25-2 to facilitate development of affordable senior living in the Festival Beach Subdistrict.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20151217-057, PDF, 61kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-057, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 37kb
20151217-057, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20151217-057, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet, MPT Tovo, PDF, 13kb
Item 58 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and costs and waiving certain requirements for the City co-sponsored HOPE Farmers Market events at Plaza Saltillo during the 2016 calendar year.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-058, PDF, 33kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-058, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 19kb
20151217-058, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 40kb
20151217-058, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 59 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and costs, and waiving certain requirements for the City co-sponsored Austin Farmers Markets events at Republic Square Park and Triangle Park during the 2016 calendar year.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-059, PDF, 58kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-059, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27kb
20151217-059, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20151217-059, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 60 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the 2016 Vagina Monologues fundraiser benefitting SafePlace which is to be held on February 7-8, 2016 at the Dougherty Arts Center.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-060, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-060, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 8kb
20151217-060, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20151217-060, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 61 - December 17, 2015
Authorize reimbursement of certain costs under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the March and Rally to End Criminal Prosecution of Immigrants sponsored by Grassroots Leadership which was held on Friday, December 11, 2015 from the Hilton on East 4th St. to the Federal Courthouse Plaza.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-061, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 62 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain costs for the Austin Empty Bowl Project sponsored by Project Austin Empty Bowl which was held on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the Marchesa Hall and Theatre in Lincoln Village.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-062, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-062, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 8kb
20151217-062, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20151217-062, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 63 - December 17, 2015
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 relating to neighborhood plan contact team regulations. (Suggested date and time: January 28, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 64 - December 17, 2015
Set a public hearing to consider the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District 2016 assessments. (Suggested date and time: January 28, 2016, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Related to Items #11 and #12.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 65 - December 17, 2015
Set a public hearing to consider the temporary use of a portion of dedicated parkland known as Shoal Creek Greenbelt, consisting of approximately 525 square feet of underground area, and related park improvements to rebuild the retaining wall on the Shoal Creek Greenbelt to benefit the parkland in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (District 9) (Suggested date and time, January 28, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-065, Agenda Backup: PARB Recommendation 20151208-004, PDF, 34kb
20151217-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 66 - December 17, 2015
Set a public hearing to consider the Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District 2016 assessments. (Suggested date and time: January 28, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Related to Item #16.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 67 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance to annex the Pilot Knob MUD No. 3 - Collins Tract annexation area for limited purposes (approximately 2.9 acres in eastern Travis County approximately eight tenths of a mile east of the intersection of McKinney Falls Parkway and Colton Bluff Springs Road; contiguous to District 2). Related to Item #80.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-067, PDF, 369kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-067, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 25kb
20151217-067, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Legal Description), PDF, 295kb
20151217-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 68 - December 17, 2015
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 2, relating to the functions and duties of the City Auditor and the Ethics Review Commission, and directing the City Manager to process the amendments.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20151217-068, PDF, 15kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-068, Agenda Backup: Backup (CHAPTER 2-3 Proposed Amendments), PDF, 359kb
20151217-068, Agenda Backup: Backup (CHAPTER 2-7 Proposed Amendments), PDF, 401kb
20151217-068, Agenda Backup: Backup (Code Changes Flowchart), PDF, 785kb
20151217-068, Agenda Backup: Backup (Ethics Review Commission Recommendation No. 20151110-03b), PDF, 506kb
20151217-068, Agenda Backup: Backup (Summary of 2-3 and 2-7 Changes), PDF, 206kb
20151217-068, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (November 16, 2015 - Audit and Finance), PDF, 53kb
20151217-068, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 16kb
20151217-068, Agenda Backup: Presentation (City Code 2-3 and 2-7 Revisions), PDF, 49kb
20151217-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 69 - December 17, 2015
Approve a resolution regarding lobbyist reform, including initiating proposed changes to City Code Chapter 4-8 relating to regulation of lobbyists and City Code Chapter 2-7 relating to the duties and functions of the Ethics Review Commission.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20151217-069, PDF, 387kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-069, Agenda Backup: Backup (Ethics Commission Testimony), PDF, 35kb
20151217-069, Agenda Backup: Backup (Ethics Review Commission Recommendation No. 20151110-03a), PDF, 135kb
20151217-069, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Audit and Finance - November 16, 2015), PDF, 54kb
20151217-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
20151217-069, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 93kb
Item 70 - December 17, 2015
Approve a resolution regarding mandating disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures by non-profits and other entities not currently required to disclose their funding ("dark money" sources).
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20151217-070, PDF, 62kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-070, Agenda Backup: Backup (ERC Recommendation No. 20151110-004), PDF, 37kb
20151217-070, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Audit and Finance - October 28, 2015), PDF, 71kb
20151217-070, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 51kb
20151217-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 71 - December 17, 2015
Authorize award and execution of an amendment to the contract with PIKE ELECTRIC, LLC., for transmission and distribution construction and maintenance services to increase the contract authorization for the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $41,000,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-071, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Austin Energy Utility Oversight - December 3, 2015), PDF, 78kb
20151217-071, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 181kb
20151217-071, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 41kb
20151217-071, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 72 - December 17, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 24-month contract with PIKE ELECTRIC, LLC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal LAG0105, to provide transmission and distribution electrical services, in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $75,000,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-072, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Austin Energy Utility Oversight - December 3, 2015), PDF, 77kb
20151217-072, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 183kb
20151217-072, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 82kb
20151217-072, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 40kb
20151217-072, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
Item 73 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-12 relating to the regulation of credit access businesses.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-073, PDF, 139kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-073, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 47kb
20151217-073, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Economic Opportunity - October 12, 2015), PDF, 66kb
20151217-073, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 38kb
20151217-073, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 74 - December 17, 2015
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 000907-72 by increasing the percentage of tax revenue dedicated to the Housing Trust Fund derived from developments built on formerly-owned City property and committing those funds to various affordable housing purposes.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20151217-074, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-074, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Housing - December 9, 2015 - Motion 1), PDF, 73kb
20151217-074, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Housing - December 9, 2015 - Motion 2), PDF, 73kb
20151217-074, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Housing - December 9, 2015 - Motion 3), PDF, 72kb
20151217-074, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 7kb
20151217-074, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 792kb
20151217-074, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 70kb
20151217-074, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
20151217-074, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 21kb
20151217-074, Agenda Late Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 27kb
20151217-074, Agenda Late Backup: Table, PDF, 14kb
Item 75 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending the City Code to add new sections relating to the regulation of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to taxis, and terminating TNC operating agreements.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-075, PDF, 422kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-075, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 47kb
20151217-075, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Mobility - November 16, 2015), PDF, 69kb
20151217-075, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Mobility - October 7, 2015), PDF, 50kb
20151217-075, Agenda Backup: Letter, PDF, 535kb
20151217-075, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 168kb
20151217-075, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (No. 20141016-038), PDF, 451kb
20151217-075, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20151217-075, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No. 20151015-050), PDF, 30kb
20151217-075, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No. 20151015-051), PDF, 53kb
20151217-075, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 49kb
20151217-075, Agenda Late Backup: Memo, Sheriff Greg Hamilton, PDF, 27kb
20151217-075, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - CM Troxclair, PDF, 23kb
20151217-075, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - Mayor Adler and CM Kitchen, PDF, 564kb
20151217-075, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet, CM Zimmerman, PDF, 55kb
20151217-075, Agenda Late Backup: Speaker List, PDF, 10kb
Item 76 - December 17, 2015
Approve a resolution relating to expenditure of the Capital Metro ¼ Cent funds.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20151217-076, PDF, 52kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-076, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Mobility - November 16, 2015), PDF, 229kb
20151217-076, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 9kb
20151217-076, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20151217-076, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet, Mayor Adler (Proposed Amendment A), PDF, 79kb
20151217-076, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet, Mayor Adler (Proposed Amendment B), PDF, 55kb
Item 77 - December 17, 2015
Approve an ordinance appointing associate and substitute judges to the City of Austin Municipal Court for the 2014-2017 judicial term, and designating a juvenile justice judge.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-077, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-077, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Public Safety Committee - December 11, 2015), PDF, 75kb
20151217-077, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
20151217-077, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 19kb
Item 78 - December 17, 2015
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Onion Creek Floodplain Buyout Program Project for the fee simple acquisition of Lot 6, Block "M", of Onion Creek Forest Section 2, Amended Plat, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of record in Volume 68, Page 54, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $20,000. The owners of the needed property interests are Jerry M. Barr a/k/a Jerry Maylan Barr, Phyllis M. Cox a/k/a Phyliss Marie Cox, Beverley S. Lewellen a/k/a Beverly Susan Lewellan, Ronald Travis Barr, Michele E. Times a/k/a Michelle Times, Michael Kersman, Jr. a/k/a Michael Kersman, Cynthia A. Shoemake, Jessica L. Cordell, Jeffrey M. Tyler, Joseph Ray Landraneau, Charlie Traxell a/k/a Charlie Troxell, Amber Maxey, Ashley Medellin, and The Unknown Heirs and/or Devisees of John W. Tyler, Jr., Deceased. The property is a vacant lot, located entirely in District 2, at 5409 Vine Hill Drive, Austin, Texas 78744. The general route covered by this project includes the area along Lower Onion Creek, in the Onion Creek Forest, Onion Creek Plantation and Yarrabee Bend neighborhoods, near the intersection of South Pleasant Valley Road and East William Cannon Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas (District 2).
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20151217-078, PDF, 75kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-078, Agenda Backup: Backup (Executed PPA), PDF, 1.7mb
20151217-078, Agenda Backup: Backup (Resolution No. 20081120-013), PDF, 1.1mb
20151217-078, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 524kb
20151217-078, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Field Notes), PDF, 25kb
20151217-078, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 44kb
20151217-078, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 575kb
20151217-078, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 79 - December 17, 2015
C7a-2015-0008 - Cantarra/Howard Subdivision - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance to annex the Cantarra/Howard Subdivision annexation area for full purposes (approximately 263 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), and to allow for the completion of the project defined as the approved Cantarra Preliminary Plan, City of Austin Case No. C8J-05-0236, approved on August 1, 2006, as amended, may utilize the alternative fiscal provisions outlined in Section 82.401 (e), Chapter 82 Travis County Development Regulations. (THE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THIS ITEM WERE HELD AND CLOSED ON OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND OCTOBER 15, 2015).
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-079, PDF, 924kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-079, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 34kb
20151217-079, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Map & Legal Description - Cantarra/ Howard Subdivision), PDF, 1.1mb
20151217-079, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B (Service Plan - Cantarra/ Howard Subdivision), PDF, 52kb
20151217-079, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 80 - December 17, 2015
C814-2012-0152 Pilot Knob Planned Unit Development District 2 Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as east and southeast of the intersection of East William Cannon Drive and McKinney Falls Parkway, and west of South U.S. Highway 183 and FM 1625 (Cottonmouth Creek Watershed; North Fork Creek Watershed; South Fork Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning and interim-single family residence-standard lot (SF-4A) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. First Reading approved on October 8, 2015. Vote: 10-0, Council Member Pool was off the dais. Second Reading approved on November 19, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Carma Easton, Inc. (Logan Kimble). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Lynn Ann Carley). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. Related to Item #67.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-080, PDF, 5.8mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-080, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20151217-080, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C814-2012-0152), PDF, 15.2mb
20151217-080, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance (C814-2012-0152), PDF, 125kb
20151217-080, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C814-2012-0152), PDF, 18.8mb
20151217-080, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - CM Garza (2), PDF, 102kb
20151217-080, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - CM Garza (1), PDF, 60kb
20151217-080, Agenda Late Backup: Restrictive Covenant (continued), PDF, 2.0mb
Item 81 - December 17, 2015
C14-2015-0091 1900 Burton Drive District 3 Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1900 Burton Drive and 1901 Mariposa Drive (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from multifamily residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning and multifamily residence- medium density (MF-3) district zoning to multifamily residence-moderate-high density (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and from multifamily residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning to multifamily residence moderate-high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combing district zoning for Tract 2. First Reading approved on December 10, 2015. Vote: 10-0, Mayor Adler was absent. Owner/Applicant: Richard J. Bruggeman. Agent: Metcalfe, Wolff, Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele R. Lynch). City Staff: Andy Moore, 512-974-7604.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-081, PDF, 296kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-081, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (C14-2015-0091), PDF, 616kb
20151217-081, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20151217-081, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C14-2015-0091), PDF, 317kb
20151217-081, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2015-0091), PDF, 2.1mb
Item 82 - December 17, 2015
C14-2015-0093 - 1507 Nueces Street - District 9 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1507 Nueces Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on December 10, 2015. Vote: 10-0, Mayor Adler was absent. Owner/Applicant: Philip Raney, Nueces Street Partners, LLC (Philip Raney). Agent: Bury, Inc. (Derek Villemez) and Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Victoria Haase, 512-974-7691. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-082, PDF, 215kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-082, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (C14-2015-0093), PDF, 490kb
20151217-082, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20151217-082, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2015-0093), PDF, 1.8mb
Item 83 - December 17, 2015
C14-2015-0094 507 W 16th Street District 9 Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 507 W 16th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on December 10, 2015. Vote: 10-0, Mayor Adler was absent. Owner/Applicant: Philip Raney, Nueces Street Partners, LLC (Philip Raney). Agent: Bury, Inc. (Derek Villemez) and Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Victoria Haase, 512-974-7691.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-083, PDF, 209kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-083, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (C14-2015-0094), PDF, 510kb
20151217-083, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20151217-083, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2015-0094), PDF, 1.6mb
Item 84 - December 17, 2015
C14-2015-0118 Emerald Forest @ William Cannon Rezoning District 2 Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 6707 Emerald Forest Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed, South Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning and limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on November 12, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Second Reading approved on December 10, 2015. Vote: 10-0, Mayor Adler was absent. Owner/Applicant: JBS Holdings, LP (Sheri Krause). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-084, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (C14-2015-0118), PDF, 284kb
20151217-084, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20151217-084, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C14-2015-0118), PDF, 24kb
20151217-084, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2015-0118), PDF, 3.1mb
Item 85 - December 17, 2015
C14-2015-0127 - Lexington Parke II - District 2 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as the northwest quadrant of Ross Road and Pearce Lane (Dry Creek East Watershed, Onion Creek Watershed) from single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning and multifamily residence-medium density (MF-3) to mobile home residence - conditional overlay (MH-CO) combing district zoning. First Reading approved on December 10, 2015. Vote: 10-0, Mayor Adler was absent. Owner/Applicant: Lexington 281, L.P. (Mehrdad Moayedi). Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-085, PDF, 643kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-085, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20151217-085, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C14-2015-0127), PDF, 849kb
20151217-085, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance (C14-2015-0127), PDF, 999kb
20151217-085, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2015-0127), PDF, 4.8mb
20151217-085, Agenda Backup: Street Deed (C14-2015-0127), PDF, 215kb
Item 86 - December 17, 2015
C14-2014-0193 - MMK Ventures, LLC - District 7 - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1601 Cedar Bend Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on October 15, 2015. Vote: 10-0. Second reading approved on November 12, 2015. Vote: 9-3, Council Members Renteria, Troxclair and Houston voted nay. Owner/Applicant: MMK Ventures, LLC (Saeed Minhas). Agent: Cuatro Consultants, Ltd. (Hugo Elizondo, Jr., P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-086, PDF, 186kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-086, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (C14-2014-0193), PDF, 365kb
20151217-086, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20151217-086, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C14-2014-0193), PDF, 384kb
20151217-086, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2014-0193), PDF, 16.1mb
Item 87 - December 17, 2015
C14-2015-0061 - Townbridge Homes Rezoning - District 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7513 and 7603 Cooper Lane (South Boggy Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning and single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to townhouse to condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on November 19, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Townbridge Homes, LLC (Aaron Levy). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). Agent: City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-087, PDF, 179kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-087, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
20151217-087, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance (C14-2015-0061), PDF, 362kb
20151217-087, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2015-0061), PDF, 2.0mb
Item 88 - December 17, 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
20151217-088, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 89 - December 17, 2015
Discuss legal issues related to Blake English et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-15-00215 in the 345th Judicial District for Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-089, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 90 - December 17, 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
20151217-090, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
Item 91 - December 17, 2015
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=994&doctype=Agenda)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 92 - December 17, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider on 2nd and 3rd readings an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 and Ordinance No. 20070621-027 relating to parkland dedication requirements and associated fees imposed as a condition to development approval.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Backup (AffordImpactStatement ParklandDedication NHCD), PDF, 109kb
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Backup (FAQ PLD Ordinance Changes August 2015), PDF, 117kb
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Backup (PLD Administration Flow Chart), PDF, 258kb
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Backup (PLD Administration Flow chart), PDF, 207kb
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Backup (PLD Methodology Report to Council Nov2014), PDF, 1.4mb
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Backup (PLD Ordinance Talking Points OCT 7-2015), PDF, 66kb
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Backup (PLD Presentation), PDF, 103kb
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Backup (PLD Presentation_Council_11-12-15), PDF, 788kb
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Backup (Presentation Item 88 City Council 9-17-2015), PDF, 304kb
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Backup (Proposed Code Changes Table Comparison), PDF, 56kb
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Backup (Proposed Code Changes Table Comparison), PDF, 124kb
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 131kb
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.5mb
20151217-092, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 93 - December 17, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 regarding regulation of porch encroachments into street side yards.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-093, PDF, 24kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-093, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 48kb
20151217-093, Agenda Backup: Backup (Letters of Support), PDF, 69kb
20151217-093, Agenda Backup: Backup (Notice), PDF, 856kb
20151217-093, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 14kb
20151217-093, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
20151217-093, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 70kb
Item 94 - December 17, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding the Indian Hills Public Improvement District 2016 assessment roll and authorizing the levying of the 2016 assessments. Related to Item #17.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-094, PDF, 125kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-094, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 121kb
20151217-094, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
20151217-094, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 67kb
Item 95 - December 17, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding the Whisper Valley Public Improvement District 2016 assessment roll and authorizing the levying of the 2016 assessments. Related to Item #18.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-095, PDF, 140kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-095, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 135kb
20151217-095, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
20151217-095, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 67kb
Item 96 - December 17, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting a site specific amendment to City Code Section 25-8-514 and granting a variance to City Code Section 25-8-261 to allow redevelopment of St. Catherine of Siena Church (SP-2014-0476C). This action requires a site specific amendment to the Save Our Springs Initiative and concerns property in the Barton Springs Zone. (District 8). Related to Item #97.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-096, Agenda Backup: Backup (08-14-15 Memo to Environmental Commission), PDF, 1.2mb
20151217-096, Agenda Backup: Backup (Notice), PDF, 831kb
20151217-096, Agenda Backup: Backup (Supporting Documents from Applicant), PDF, 2.0mb
20151217-096, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 23kb
20151217-096, Agenda Backup: Environmental Commission Recommendation (No 20150819 008b), PDF, 25kb
20151217-096, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 7kb
20151217-096, Agenda Backup: Letter (Request for Postponement), PDF, 56kb
20151217-096, Agenda Backup: Planning Commission Recommendation (10-13-15 Minutes), PDF, 111kb
20151217-096, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
20151217-096, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No 20141211-107), PDF, 51kb
20151217-096, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 17kb
Item 97 - December 17, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the redevelopment of St. Catherine of Siena Church located at 4800 Convict Hill Road as requested by the owner of the property (District 8). The property is partially in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of the Kincheon Branch, a tributary of Williamson Creek. Related to Item #96.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-097, Agenda Backup: Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 115kb
20151217-097, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 25kb
20151217-097, Agenda Backup: Letter (Request for Postponement), PDF, 56kb
20151217-097, Agenda Backup: Maps, PDF, 4.1mb
20151217-097, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 98 - December 17, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 related to short-term rental use.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-098, PDF, 140kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-098, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 47kb
20151217-098, Agenda Backup: Backup (Notice), PDF, 879kb
20151217-098, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 221kb
20151217-098, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
20151217-098, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No 20150820-052), PDF, 182kb
20151217-098, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 73kb
20151217-098, Agenda Backup: STR ordinance PC recommendations, PDF, 870kb
20151217-098, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendments - Mayor Adler, PDF, 146kb
Item 99 - December 17, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating and designating a homestead preservation reinvestment zone named "City of Austin Homestead Preservation Reinvestment Zone Number One" generally located north of the Colorado River, east of Interstate 35, west of Airport Boulevard and Springdale Road, and south of 38 1/2th Street and establishing provisions for the effective administration of the zone.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20151217-099, PDF, 183kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20151217-099, Agenda Backup: Backup (Presentation), PDF, 1.1mb
20151217-099, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Housing - December 9, 2015 - Motion 1), PDF, 73kb
20151217-099, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Housing - December 9, 2015 - Motion 2), PDF, 73kb
20151217-099, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Housing - December 9, 2015 - Motion 3), PDF, 71kb
20151217-099, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 73kb
20151217-099, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Draft TIRZ Map), PDF, 250kb
20151217-099, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B (TIRZ Prelim Financing Plan), PDF, 126kb
20151217-099, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 792kb
20151217-099, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 70kb
20151217-099, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 90kb
20151217-099, Agenda Late Backup: Table, PDF, 42kb
Item 100 - December 17, 2015
Set a public hearing to consider an Ordinance relating to short-term rental use. (Suggested date and time: January 28, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
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