Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
October 15, 2020
Speaker Registration and Rules for COVID-19 Social Distancing Modifications
20201015, City Council Meeting - Speaker Registration and Rules
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 551kb
Combined Agenda and Addendum, 735kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 204kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 101kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 594kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 10.0mb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 797kb
Video
Agenda Items - October 15, 2020
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Item 1 - October 15, 2020
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of September 29, 2020, and regular meeting of October 1, 2020.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 72kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 2 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design build agreement with Stellar Energy Americas, Inc. for design and construction services for the Mueller Energy Center Chiller Capacity Addition project in an amount not to exceed $15,600,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 22.50% MBE and 18.30% WBE participation.]. District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-002, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 402kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-002, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 49kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-002, Agenda Backup: MWBE, PDF, 360kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 177kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 3 - October 15, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Convention Center Capital Fund (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to appropriate funding from the fund ending balance to increase the transfers out by $6,300,000 for the Austin Convention Center Capital Fund and amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Convention Center Capital Improvement Budget (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to transfer in and appropriate $6,300,000 as earnest money for the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for the Convention Center Expansion. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-003, PDF, 272kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-003, Agenda Backup: Capital Budget and Expense Detail Fiscal Note, PDF, 57kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-003, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 15kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-003, Agenda Backup: Operating Budget Fiscal Note, PDF, 55kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 152kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-003, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 15kb, posted 10/12/2020
Item 4 - October 15, 2020
Approve an amendment to the contract with Business Investment Growth for training, technical assistance and small business coaching services to creative businesses to extend the term of the contract through December 31, 2021, at no additional cost to the City. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-004, Agenda Backup: Amendment No. 1, PDF, 95kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 143kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 5 - October 15, 2020
Approve an amendment to the interlocal agreement with The University of Texas at Austin's TEXAS Extended Campus, for small business training to extend the term of the agreement through December 31, 2021, at no additional cost to the City. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-005, Agenda Backup: Amendment No. 3, PDF, 336kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 6 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of a creative content incentive program agreement with Eye Productions Inc. for an amount not to exceed $141,326. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-006, Agenda Backup: Award Letter, PDF, 33kb, posted 10/5/2020
20201015-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Agreement, PDF, 637kb, posted 10/14/2020
20201015-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 7 - October 15, 2020
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $430,451 in grant funds from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Fleet Mobility Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to appropriate these funds; and amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Fleet Mobility Services Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to transfer in and appropriate $430,451 from the Fleet Mobility Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund to assist with the purchase of four replacement vehicles. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility, Health and Environment.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-007, PDF, 294kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-007, Agenda Backup: Capital Fiscal Note, PDF, 69kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-007, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 16kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-007, Agenda Backup: Operating Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 8 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of a one-year agreement with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid to provide emergency eviction counseling and prevention services for COVID-19 impacted households, in an amount not to exceed $220,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 9 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement for federal agency and legislative representation and consulting services with Boothe Transit Consulting, LLC for a one-year term and a total contract amount of $42,000 and withdraw authorization for the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with InfraStrategies (as set forth in part in Resolution 20200917-016). Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-009, PDF, 227kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 77kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 10 - October 15, 2020
Authorize a legal services agreement with Eric Nichols of Butler Snow, LLP for representation in Shalitha Ross et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. 1:20-cv-00856-LY, in the United States District Court, Western District, Austin Division for a contract amount not to exceed $300,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works For All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 11 - October 15, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Public Library Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to accept and appropriate $49,975 in grant funds from the Texas State Library & Archives Commission (TSLAC) for the TSLAC CARES‐Cycle 1 Grant Program to assist with costs related to COVID-19 for Wi-Fi hot spots and laptops. Strategic Outcome(s): Culture and Lifelong Learning; Government that Works for All
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-011, PDF, 222kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 119kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-011, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Notes, PDF, 37kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 160kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-011, Agenda Backup: Request for Grant Consideration Form, PDF, 310kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 12 - October 15, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Public Library Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to accept and appropriate $7,780 in grant funds from the Grants to States program from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission's federal funder, Institute of Museum and Library Services, for the costs associated with interlibrary loan activities. Strategic Outcome(s): Culture and Lifelong Learning
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-012, PDF, 272kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-012, Agenda Backup: Backup (Application Form), PDF, 213kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 104kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-012, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 147kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 13 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District (District) for the provision of fire protection services by the Austin Fire Department to Shady Hollow in exchange for payment by the District to the City. Related to Items 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 461kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation (Public Safety Commission), PDF, 140kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 14 - October 15, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Fire Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to increase appropriations by $1,710,000 for the purchase of the Shady Hollow Fire Station. Related to Items 13, 15, 16, 17, and 18. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-014, PDF, 207kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 14kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-014, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 135kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 15 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of Certificates of Obligation to be issued for expenditures in the total amount of $1,710,000 to purchase the Shady Hollow Fire Station. Related to Items 13, 14, 16, 17, and 18. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-015, PDF, 406kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 19kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-015, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 39kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 16 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District (District) for the transfer of the District's former water and wastewater system back to the District with reimbursement to the City in the amount of $714,387 for costs related to improvements to the system, and additional consideration to the City provided in related agreements with the District. Related to Items 13, 14, 15, 17, and 18. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 17 - October 15, 2020
Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple approximately 10.5999 acres of land including all buildings and improvements on the property, containing approximately 461,732 square feet, out of the John G. McGehee League Survey 6, Abstract 17 & Walker Wilson League, Survey 2, Abstract 27, Travis County, Texas, known as 12010 Brodie Lane, Austin, Travis County, Texas, from Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District, in an amount not to exceed $1,722,175.00, including closing costs. Related to Items 13, 14, 15, 16, and 18. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-017, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.3mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 143kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 18 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District (District) terminating provisions related to the annexation of the District in December 2020. Related to Items 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-018, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 444kb, posted 10/12/2020
20201015-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 135kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 19 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase a conservation easement on a tract of land totaling approximately 100.0 acres in Hays County, Texas, from Russell Webb and Wendy Hill. The property is located north of FM 150 and west of Jack C. Hays Trail, to be acquired via an assignment of an option for the purchase of real estate from The Nature Conservancy of Texas, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $1,250,000, including closing costs. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-019, PDF, 395kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 24kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-019, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.4mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 20 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase a conservation easement on a tract of land totaling approximately 460.5 acres of land in Hays County, Texas, from Sharon Michaelis, located north of FM 150 and west of Jack C. Hays Trail and will be acquired via an assignment of an option for the purchase of real estate from The Nature Conservancy of Texas, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $5,760,000.00 including closing costs. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-020, PDF, 395kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 24kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-020, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.5mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 21 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary to acquire in fee simple 0.214 acres being a portion of Lots 12, 13, and 14, Block F of the Raymond Subdivision, a part of Outlot 2, Division Z, an addition in the City of Austin recorded in Volume 2, Page(s) 129 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 702 Wood Street, Austin, Texas and owned by Beau Soleil Austin, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, for a total purchase price not to exceed $1,174,250, including closing costs. District(s) Affected: District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-021, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.3mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-021, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 3.8mb, posted 10/14/2020
20201015-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 151kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 22 - October 15, 2020
Approve the adoption of the Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park Vision Plan as developed in conjunction with Halff Associates and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment; Culture and Lifelong Learning.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-022, Agenda Backup: Environmental Commission Motion 20190717 007a, PDF, 129kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-022, Agenda Backup: Map (Illustrative Vision Plan), PDF, 3.4mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-022, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 5.0mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 143kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 23 - October 15, 2020
Approve adoption of the Vision Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch as developed by Gustafson Guthrie Nichol LTD and the Parks and Recreation Department. District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment; Culture and Lifelong Learning.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-023, Agenda Backup: Environmental Commission Motion 20200805-003c, PDF, 71kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-023, Agenda Backup: Presentation (Vision Plan Overview), PDF, 5.6mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 145kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 24 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with the Austin-Travis County Sobering Center Local Government Corporation to increase funding in the amount of $64,150 for the 12-month term ending September 30, 2021, with a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $8,696,589. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 25 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, dba Integral Care, for the provision of permanent supportive housing services, adding two 12-month extension options beginning October 1, 2020, each in an amount not to exceed $1,074,675, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $7,552,050. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 26 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No.11 to the agreement with Ending Community Homelessness Coalition, Inc. to oversee ongoing planning efforts and implementation of the Plan to End Community Homelessness, to add one 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $243,972, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,718,079. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 27 - October 15, 2020
Ratify Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Family Eldercare, Inc. to provide temporary work opportunities and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness, to add one 12-month extension option beginning October 1, 2020 in an amount not to exceed $943,082, for a revised total agreement amount of $1,767,582. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 158kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 28 - October 15, 2020
Ratify an agreement with Family Eldercare, Inc. to provide mobile hygiene services to people experiencing homelessness in the Austin/Travis County area to increase funding in an amount not to exceed $287,300 for a term of September 30, 2020 through March 31, 2021, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $287,300. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-028, Agenda Backup: Contract, PDF, 3.5mb, posted 10/13/2020
20201015-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 29 - October 15, 2020
Ratify an interlocal agreement with Travis County to provide funding and services for the Summer Youth Employment Program for an 18-month term beginning April 1, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $742,910, with four 12-month renewal options, each in an amount not to exceed $371,455, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,228,730. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-029, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 241kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 140kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 30 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 11 to an agreement with Sickle Cell Texas Marc Thomas Foundation for the provision of health navigation services related to sickle cell anemia, to add three 12-month extension options beginning October 1, 2020, each in an amount not to exceed $152,873, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,212,173. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 31 - October 15, 2020
Authorize an increase in the City's funding for the interlocal agreement with Travis County for construction of new water lines within the TxDOT Roadway Improvements of FM 1626 from Manchaca Road to Brodie Lane Project, in the amount of $303,045.75, for a total not to exceed $723,535.75 for engineering services and construction costs. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-031, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 195kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-031, Agenda Backup: nterlocal Agreement, PDF, 376kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 32 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with Travis County for the development, construction, and drainage improvements in the existing right-of-way between 8500 and 8531 Old Manor Road, in an amount not to exceed $700,000. District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-032, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 323kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 33 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., or the other qualified offeror to Request for Proposals 2400 CTE3005, for the Smart Trips Austin - Newcomers project and related services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,080,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26, Disadvantage Business Enterprise Procurement Program and subcontractor goals were applied to the solicitation. The subcontracting goals were exceeded, and the resulting contract will include 40% DBE participation). Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-033, Agenda Backup: DBE Summary, PDF, 198kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 174kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 34 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with TGM Wind Services, LLC D/B/A Kardie Equipment, to provide maintenance, inspection and repair services on Bronto Skylift vehicles, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $895,000. (Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability; Government That Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 180kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 35 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Wright Tree Service, Inc., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposals 1100 EAL3011REBID, to provide distribution line clearance for street and nightwatchman lights, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program and subcontractor goals were applied to the solicitation. The recommended contractor provided sufficient evidence of good faith efforts and the resulting contract will include 4.33% MBE/WBE combined participation). Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-035, Agenda Backup: M-WBE-Summary, PDF, 64kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 177kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 36 - October 15, 2020
Approve an amendment to an existing contract with Great Western Managed Services Corporation D/B/A GWC (WBE), for continued grounds maintenance services for Austin Energy substations and adjacent areas, that would increase the amount by $480,000 and extend the term for up to four years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $600,000. (Note: This amendment was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All; Safety.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 224kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 37 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. D/B/A Motorola, to provide maintenance and support of the communications infrastructure for the Greater Austin Travis County Regional Radio System, for a term of six years in an amount not to exceed $33,000,000. (Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). Strategic Outcome(s): Safety; Government That Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 160kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 38 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of two cooperative contracts with GT Distributors Inc. D/B/A GT Distributors - Austin and Precision Delta Corp, for ammunition, each for a term of one year for total contract amounts not to exceed $650,000, divided between the contractors. (Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 153kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 39 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of two multi-term contracts with Cleaver-Brooks Sales and Services Inc. and Pro Serv Industrial Contractors, LLC, to provide heat recovery steam generator services, each for up to six years for total contract amounts not to exceed $17,400,000, divided between the contractors. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 178kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 40 - October 15, 2020
Authorize an amendment to an existing cooperative contract with Software One, Inc. D/B/A SoftwareOne, for Microsoft Office 365 Enterprise services, for an increase in the amount of $6,769,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $30,000,000. (Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 211kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 41 - October 15, 2020
Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Swarco Reflex LLC, to provide reflective glass beads, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $497,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D of Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 172kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 42 - October 15, 2020
Approve third reading of an ordinance granting a ten-year renewal of the franchise to Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) for use of City rights-of-way necessary to provide electric utility services to customers in PEC's certificated service area within Austin. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-042, PDF, 410kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-042, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 602kb, posted 1/20/2021
20201015-042, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 88kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 144kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 43 - October 15, 2020
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc. (MBE) for the Transportation Safety and Mobility Improvements IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) contract in the amount of $2,500,000 for an initial two-year term, with a one-year extension option of $500,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 10.30% MBE and 1.33% WBE participation.]. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-043, Agenda Backup: MWBE, PDF, 347kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 153kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 44 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution approving issuance by Northtown Municipal Utility District of Unlimited Tax and Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A, in a principal amount not to exceed $3,845,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-044, PDF, 172kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Preliminary Official Statement (POS), PDF, 4.3mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 35kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-044, Agenda Backup: Signed POS Approval Resolution, PDF, 314kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 45 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution approving the issuance by Southeast Travis County Municipal District No. 1 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2020, in a principal amount not to exceed $2,465,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-045, PDF, 162kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Approval Resolution for POS, PDF, 618kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Preliminary Official Statement (POS), PDF, 1.3mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 34kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 46 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2020, in a principal amount not to exceed $3,975,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that works for all.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-046, PDF, 164kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Preliminary Official Statement, PDF, 2.0mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 57kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 47 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution approving issuance by the Northtown Municipal Utility District of Unlimited Tax and Revenue Bonds, Series 2020, in a principal amount not to exceed $10,710,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that works for all.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-047, PDF, 164kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Preliminary Official Statement (POS), PDF, 2.3mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 57kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Signed Authorizing POS Resolution, PDF, 69kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 141kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 48 - October 15, 2020
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with 2323 South Lamar, LTD, for public storm drain infrastructure improvements at or near the intersection of Bluebonnet Lane and South Lamar Boulevard in an amount not to exceed $800,000. District(s) Affected: District 5. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility; Safety; Government that Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 141kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 49 - October 15, 2020
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.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-049, PDF, 167kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 9kb, posted 10/12/2020
20201015-049, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 9kb, posted 10/12/2020
20201015-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 50 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify and implement improvements to the Austin Code Department, and to identify relevant budget and fee amendments to reimagine public safety utilizing the Austin Code Department. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Leslie Pool.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-050, PDF, 620kb, posted 10/28/2020
Staff Responses to Council
20201015-050, Response - Update Austin Code Department Improvements and Budget Amendments, PDF, 126kb, posted 2/26/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-050, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 113kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 106kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 51 - October 15, 2020
Set a public hearing related to an application by The Residences at Howard Lane Ltd., or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development that will be financed through the private activity bond program to be known as The Residences at Howard Lane, located at or near the northwest corner and southwest side of Howard Lane and Harris Branch Parkway (identified by Travis County Appraisal District ID's 755103 and 814420) within the City and the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction. (Suggested date: Thursday, October 29, 2020, Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-051, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 82kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 146kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 52 - October 15, 2020
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to amend the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan to modify the civic land uses allowed in the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Sub-District. (Suggested date: October 29, 2020, Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 145kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 53 - October 15, 2020
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 http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2020/20201015-ahfc.htm)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 72kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 54 - October 15, 2020
Conduct a public hearing related to an application by LDG Belmont, LP, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development that will be financed through the private activity bond program to be known as Belmont, located at or near 9100 Brown Lane, Austin, Texas, 78754, within the City; and consider a resolution related to the proposed development, the application, and the allocation of housing tax credits and private activity bonds. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-054, PDF, 431kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-054, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 101kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 75kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 147kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 55 - October 15, 2020
Conduct a public hearing related to an application by Springdale Manor Apartments, LP, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development that will be financed through the private activity bond program to be known as Springdale Manor Apartments, located at or near 7601 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas, 78724, within the City; and consider a resolution related to the proposed development, the application, and the allocation of housing tax credits and private activity bonds. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-055, PDF, 551kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-055, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 80kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-055, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 81kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 147kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 56 - October 15, 2020
Conduct a public hearing related to an application by LDG The Conrad, LP, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development that will be financed through the private activity bond program to be known as The Conrad, located at or near 11320 S IH 35 Frontage Road, Austin, Texas, 78748, within the City limits; and consider a resolution related to the proposed development, the application, and the allocation of housing tax credits and private activity bonds. District(s) Affected: District 5.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-056, PDF, 426kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-056, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 101kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-056, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 75kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 57 - October 15, 2020
Conduct a public hearing related to an application by LDG Walnut Trace, LP, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development that will be financed through the private activity bond program to be known as Walnut Trace, located at or near the southeast quadrant of Highway 183 and FM 969, Austin, Texas, 78725, within the City; and consider a resolution related to the proposed development, the application, and the allocation of housing tax credits and private activity bonds. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-057, PDF, 426kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-057, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 102kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-057, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 76kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 147kb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 58 - October 15, 2020
C14-2018-0141 - 1907 Inverness Zoning Change - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1907 Inverness Boulevard (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood office-mixed use-neighborhood plan (NO-MU-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on June 6, 2019. Vote: 10-0, Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais. Owner/Applicant: Marquee Investments, LLC (Alex Bahrami). Agent: Austex Building Consultants (Jonathan Perlstein). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. District(s) Affected: District 5.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-058, Agenda Backup: Direction- CM Kitchen, PDF, 579kb, posted 10/14/2020
20201015-058, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 279kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-058, Agenda Backup: Memorandum Code Violations, PDF, 1.6mb, posted 10/14/2020
20201015-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-058, Agenda Backup: Staff Report Part 1, PDF, 24.1mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-058, Agenda Backup: Staff Report Part 2, PDF, 10.0mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-058, Agenda Backup: Staff Report Part 3, PDF, 4.5mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-058, Agenda Backup: Staff Report Part 4, PDF, 4.4mb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-058, Agenda Late Backup: Amendment - CM Kitchen, PDF, 148kb, posted 10/16/2020
Item 59 - October 15, 2020
NPA-2019-0015.02 - Pecan Springs Residential -Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No.021107-Z-11, the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 3500 Pecan Springs Rd., (Fort Branch Watershed) from Single Family to Higher Density Single Family land use. First reading approved June 11, 2020. Vote 11-0. Second reading approved September 17, 2020. Vote 10-0. Council Member Casar was off the dais Owner/Applicant: Peter Gray. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Jesse Gutierrez, (512) 974-1606. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-059, PDF, 625kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-059, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 419kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-059, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4.9mb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 60 - October 15, 2020
C14-2019-0164 - Pecan Springs Residential- Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3500 Pecan Springs Road (Fort Branch Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-6-CO-NP) combining district on June 11, 2020. Vote 11-0. Second reading approved townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-6-CO-NP) combining district on September 17, 2020. Vote: 10-0, Council Member Casar was off the dais. Owner/Applicant: 9025BFD, LLC (Peter Gray). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this case. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-060, PDF, 1.5mb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-060, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 410kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-060, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 411kb, posted 10/12/2020
20201015-060, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 3.7mb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 61 - October 15, 2020
C14-2019-0159 - Arboretum Lot 9 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 9401 Arboretum Boulevard (Bull Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning, general commercial services (CS) district zoning and commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on October 6, 2020. Owner: GF-ARB C, Ltd. % Live Oak Gottesman. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-061, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.5mb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 62 - October 15, 2020
C14-2020-0084 - The Training Kitchen - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1901 Matthews Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from family residence (SF-3) district zoning and general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-mixed use (GO-MU) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on October 6, 2020. Owner: Amanda Longtain and Matthew Shepherd. Agent: Stansberry Engineering Co., Inc. (Blayne Stansberry). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. District(s) Affected: District 5.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-062, Agenda Backup: Commission Summary Action Sheet, PDF, 90kb, posted 10/12/2020
20201015-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 134kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-062, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6.7mb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 63 - October 15, 2020
C14-2020-0085 - Lessin Lane Villas Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 219 Lessin Lane (East Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Urban ATX Development LLC (Christopher Affinito). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Kate Clark, 512-974-1237. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-063, PDF, 773kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-063, Agenda Backup: Citizen Correspondence, PDF, 128kb, posted 10/14/2020
20201015-063, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.7mb, posted 10/6/2020
20201015-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-063, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.3mb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 64 - October 15, 2020
C14-2020-0065 - Rainey Street GIS Substation - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning and rezoning property locally known as 806-½ Lambie Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant's Request: To zone and rezone from unzoned and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Owner and Applicant: Austin Energy (Pamela England). Agent: Civil Land Group, LLC (Greg Ulcak, P.E.). City Staff: Mark Graham, 512-974-3574. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-064, PDF, 2.2mb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-064, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 721kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 143kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-064, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 9.6mb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 65 - October 15, 2020
C14-2020-0063 - Pier Property Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1703 River Hills Road (Lake Austin Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning to commercial recreation (CR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial recreation (CR) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Tires Made Easy, Inc. (Andrew S. Price). Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Mark Graham District(s) Affected: District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-065, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 774kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-065, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.2mb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 66 - October 15, 2020
C14-2020-0038 - 508 Kemp Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 508 Kemp Street (Country Club East Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence - neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence - neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading: Approved townhouse and condominium residence - neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning on August 27, 2020. Vote: 7-2. Council Members Alter and Tovo voted nay. Council Members Pool and Kitchen abstained. Owner: Johnny A. Steen. Applicant: Drenner Group (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Kate Clark, 512-974-1237. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-066, Agenda Backup: Citizen Correspondence, PDF, 3.0mb, posted 10/14/2020
20201015-066, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 785kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-066, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 7.6mb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 67 - October 15, 2020
NPA-2020-0019.01- Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC)- Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20040826-056 the Central Austin Combined (West University) Neighborhood Plan, an element to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 1103 W. 24th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Office to Mixed Use land use. First reading approved on October 1, 2020. Vote 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Texas International Education Consortium (Robin Lerner). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-067, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 427kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-067, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4.3mb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 68 - October 15, 2020
C14-2020-0026 - Texas International Education Consortium - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1103 West 24th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on October 1, 2020. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Texas International Education Consortium (Robin Lerner). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Mark Graham, 512-974-3574. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-068, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 492kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 134kb, posted 10/2/2020
20201015-068, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.0mb, posted 10/2/2020
Item 69 - October 15, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 General Fund Emergency Reserve Fund (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to appropriate an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to provide economic recovery support to local businesses impacted by COVID-19 and to support emergency food access for caregivers of students in Austin-area schools who are experiencing food shortages due to COVID-19; and declaring an emergency. Related to Item #77. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-069, PDF, 530kb, posted 10/30/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-069, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 12kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-069, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-069, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 147kb, posted 10/12/2020
20201015-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 141kb, posted 10/9/2020
Item 70 - October 15, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 General Fund Emergency Reserve Fund (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to appropriate an amount not to exceed $8,500,000 for the Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors Fund to support COVID-19 emergency relief; and declaring an emergency. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-070, PDF, 256kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-070, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 101kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-070, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-070, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 147kb, posted 10/12/2020
20201015-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-070, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note, PDF, 69kb, posted 10/12/2020
Item 71 - October 15, 2020
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Transportation Department Mobility Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to transfer out and appropriate $3,700,000 in temporary use of Right-of-Way fee revenue to the General Fund Emergency Reserve Fund for the Business Preservation Fund; reduce expenditures in the amount of $1,699,615 and increase the transfer in by $728,385 to the Austin Transportation Department Mobility Fund from the Austin Transportation Department Parking Management Fund to support COVID-19 emergency relief; and declaring an emergency. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-071, PDF, 334kb, posted 11/10/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-071, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 87kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-071, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 39kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-071, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Emergency Reserve), PDF, 38kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-071, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 140kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-071, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note (Emergency Reserve), PDF, 70kb, posted 10/12/2020
20201015-071, Agenda Late Backup: Memo, PDF, 153kb, posted 10/16/2020
Item 72 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish a fund, called the Business Preservation Fund, into which Council can transfer any street and alley vacations or encroachment revenues in excess of the budgeted amounts necessary for staffing and operation of the street and alley vacations and the encroachment programs; and to direct the City Manager to return with budget amendments this fiscal year and next fiscal year to transfer these excess funds into the Business Preservation Fund. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-072, PDF, 626kb, posted 11/5/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-072, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 71kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-072, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-072, Agenda Late Backup: Amendment - CM Tovo, PDF, 61kb, posted 10/15/2020
20201015-072, Agenda Late Backup: Amendment - Mayor Adler, PDF, 65kb, posted 10/16/2020
20201015-072, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - Mayor Adler, PDF, 64kb, posted 10/16/2020
Item 73 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution to establish program guidelines for the Austin Childcare Provider Relief Grant, a $5,000,000 program to help support vulnerable Austin-based childcare providers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-073, PDF, 1.7mb, posted 10/23/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-073, Agenda Backup: Attachment A (Draft Program Guidelines), PDF, 590kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-073, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 153kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-073, Agenda Backup: Motion Sheet- CM Casar, PDF, 17kb, posted 10/14/2020
20201015-073, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-073, Agenda Late Backup: Amendment - CM Ellis, PDF, 79kb, posted 10/16/2020
20201015-073, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Motion Sheet - CM Casar, PDF, 65kb, posted 10/15/2020
Item 74 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution to establish program guidelines for the Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund, a $5,000,000 program to help support Austin-based live music venues impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-074, PDF, 2.1mb, posted 10/23/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-074, Agenda Backup: Attachment A (Draft Program Guidelines), PDF, 541kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-074, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 36kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-074, Agenda Backup: Motion Sheet- CM Casar, PDF, 17kb, posted 10/14/2020
20201015-074, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 140kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-074, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - Mayor Adler, PDF, 422kb, posted 10/16/2020
20201015-074, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet #2 - Mayor Adler, PDF, 64kb, posted 10/16/2020
20201015-074, Agenda Late Backup: Recommendation - Mayor Adler, PDF, 79kb, posted 10/16/2020
20201015-074, Agenda Late Backup: Recommendation - Mayor Adler, PDF, 79kb, posted 10/16/2020
20201015-074, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Motion Sheet - CM Casar, PDF, 65kb, posted 10/16/2020
Item 75 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution to establish program guidelines for the Austin Legacy Business Relief Grant, a $5,000,000 program to help support Austin-based iconic live music venues, restaurants, and arts organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-075, PDF, 1.8mb, posted 10/23/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-075, Agenda Backup: Attachment A (Draft Program Guideline), PDF, 411kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-075, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 114kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-075, Agenda Backup: Motion Sheet- CM Casar, PDF, 17kb, posted 10/14/2020
20201015-075, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 140kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-075, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - Mayor Adler, PDF, 249kb, posted 10/21/2020
20201015-075, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet #2 - Mayor Adler, PDF, 64kb, posted 10/16/2020
20201015-075, Agenda Late Backup: Recommendation - Mayor Adler, PDF, 79kb, posted 10/16/2020
20201015-075, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Motion Sheet - CM Casar, PDF, 65kb, posted 10/16/2020
Item 76 - October 15, 2020
Approve an ordinance setting the council meeting schedule for calendar year 2021 and setting the budget and tax rate hearings for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20201015-076, PDF, 885kb, posted 10/30/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-076, Agenda Backup: Amendment- Mayor Adler, PDF, 55kb, posted 10/14/2020
20201015-076, Agenda Backup: Calendar, PDF, 32kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-076, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 77kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-076, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 90kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-076, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138kb, posted 10/9/2020
Item 77 - October 15, 2020
Ratify Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with the Austin Public Education Foundation, dba Austin Ed Fund ('Austin Ed Fund'), to provide emergency food access for caregivers of students in Austin-area schools, increasing funding in an amount not to exceed $600,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $3,289,078; and authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with Austin Ed Fund, for similar same scope of work to increase funding in an amount not to exceed $900,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $4,189,078. Related to Item #69. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment; Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-077, Agenda Backup: Amendment, PDF, 426kb, posted 10/14/2020
20201015-077, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 144kb, posted 10/9/2020
Item 78 - October 15, 2020
Approve negotiation and execution of an agreement with Good Work Austin to provide meals for persons experiencing homelessness for a nine-week term beginning October 16, 2020, with two four-week extension options, in an amount not to exceed $208,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-078, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138kb, posted 10/9/2020
Item 79 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution honoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Council Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, Council Member Gregorio Casar.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20201015-079, PDF, 435kb, posted 10/28/2020
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-079, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 123kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-079, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125kb, posted 10/9/2020
Item 80 - October 15, 2020
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish a Visitor Information Center Fund that provides seed funding to allow the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to implement as an initial project Visitor Information Center acquisition, construction, improvement, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operations, and maintenance as provided for under Texas Tax Code Sections 351.001(8) and 351.101. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Alison Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-080, Agenda Backup: Attachment A, PDF, 259kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-080, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 374kb, posted 10/9/2020
20201015-080, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109kb, posted 10/9/2020
Item 81 - October 15, 2020
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
20201015-081, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120kb, posted 10/9/2020
Item 82 - October 15, 2020
Discuss the confidential network security information in the City (Security Devices - Section 551.089 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-082, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120kb, posted 10/9/2020
Item 83 - October 15, 2020
Discuss legal issues related to the expansion of the convention center (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20201015-083, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121kb, posted 10/9/2020
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