Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
August 31, 2017
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 281kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 81kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 107kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 1.9mb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 398kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 954kb
Video
Agenda Items - August 31, 2017
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Item 1 - August 31, 2017
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of August 15, 2017, budget work session of August 16, 2017, and regular meeting of August 17, 2017.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Austin Energy Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20160912-001) to increase Operating Fund revenue by $100,000,000 and increase Operating Fund expenses by $100,000,000 in order to provide appropriations for power supply adjustment expenses that were under-budgeted and in order to reduce the power supply expense over-recovery balance from the prior fiscal year.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-002, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27kb
20170831-002, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 49kb
20170831-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb
Item 3 - August 31, 2017
Authorize issuance of residential rebates to 1806 East 4th Ltd., for the installation of solar electric systems to serve 97 condominium units located at 1800 East 4th Street, for an amount not to exceed $80,976; and authorize execution of four performance-based incentive agreements with 1806 East 4th Ltd., for the generation of solar energy for commercial common areas at the same location, for an amount not to exceed $3,292 per year a 10-year period; for a combined total residential and commercial incentive amount not to exceed $113,896. (District 3)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-003, Agenda Backup: Project Fact Sheet, PDF, 28kb
20170831-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 4 - August 31, 2017
Approve issuance of a rebate to Domain Junction 8 LLC, for energy efficiency measures at its facility located at 11601 Alterra Parkway, in an amount not to exceed $89,645. (District 7)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-004, Agenda Backup: Rebate Fact Sheet., PDF, 74kb
20170831-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 5 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20160914-001) and Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20160914-002) as requested to direct funds from council offices to other city departments for municipal purposes.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-005, PDF, 29kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-005, Agenda Backup: Capital Budget Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20170831-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 11kb
20170831-005, Agenda Backup: List of Operating and Capital Projects, PDF, 33kb
20170831-005, Agenda Backup: Operating Budget Fiscal Note, PDF, 84kb
20170831-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 6 - August 31, 2017
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with CDMtek, LLC, for Austin Energys Cooling Tower Expansion Project at the Paul Robbins District Cooling Plant, in the amount of $2,587,000 plus a $388,050 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,975,050. (District 9)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-006, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 584kb
20170831-006, Agenda Backup: MWBE, PDF, 38kb
20170831-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 7 - August 31, 2017
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with MAC, INC., for the Fire Station #26 Structural Improvements project in an amount of $358,000 plus a $17,900 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $375,900. (District 1)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-007, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 31kb
20170831-007, Agenda Backup: MWBE, PDF, 36kb
20170831-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 8 - August 31, 2017
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with AUSTIN MATERIALS, LLC, for the Miscellaneous Street Overlay Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity project in the initial amount of $2,000,000 for an initial 12-month term, with three one-year extension options of $2,000,000 each, for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,000,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-008, Agenda Backup: MWBE, PDF, 31kb
20170831-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 9 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, for the use of Palmer Events Center at no charge in exchange for the City's use of District event space for community events with an estimated value of the exchange not to exceed $35,000 a year for two years.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 10 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager and other city officers to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to enter into a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development loan in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 under Section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to finance the Family Business Loan Program and amend Resolution No. 20170803-019 adopted on August 3, 2017, to attach and incorporate the 2017-2018 Community Development Program and Action Plan to the resolution.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20170831-010, PDF, 188kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-010, Agenda Backup: Backup (Repayment Schedule Senarios), PDF, 43kb
20170831-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 54kb
20170831-010, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 495kb
20170831-010, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 60kb
20170831-010, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 94kb
20170831-010, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D-1, PDF, 13.0mb
20170831-010, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D-2, PDF, 541kb
20170831-010, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D-3, PDF, 590kb
20170831-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 11 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Combined Utility Systems Taxable Interim Financing Notes in a maximum principal amount at any one time outstanding of $75,000,000 to provide low interest rates on interim financing on utility projects; and authorize and approve the execution of all related agreements, including a Dealer Agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co., an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement with U.S. Bank N.A., a Revolving Credit Agreement, a note Purchase Agreement, a Fee Letter, and a Note Paying Agent Agreement all with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association related to the Citys Combined Utility Systems Program Notes, comprised of a Commercial Paper Sub-Series and a Direct Purchase Sub-Series, and approve and authorize all related documents and fees.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-011, PDF, 2.0mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 666kb
20170831-011, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 165kb
20170831-011, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 165kb
20170831-011, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 628kb
20170831-011, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D, PDF, 140kb
20170831-011, Agenda Backup: Exhibit E, PDF, 134kb
20170831-011, Agenda Backup: Exhibit F, PDF, 120kb
20170831-011, Agenda Backup: Exhibit G, PDF, 861kb
20170831-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 12 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Combined Utility Systems Tax Exempt Interim Financing Notes in a maximum principal amount at any one time outstanding of $400,000,000 to provide low interest rates on interim financing on utility projects; and authorize and approve the execution of all related agreements, including a Dealer Agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co., an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement with U.S. Bank N.A., a Revolving Credit Agreement, a Note Purchase Agreement, a Fee Letter, and a Note Paying Agent Agreement all with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association related to the Citys Combined Utility Systems Program Notes, comprised of a Commercial Paper Sub-Series and a Direct Purchase Sub-Series, and approve and authorize all related documents and fees.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-012, PDF, 2.3mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 687kb
20170831-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 173kb
20170831-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 174kb
20170831-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 627kb
20170831-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D, PDF, 138kb
20170831-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit E, PDF, 134kb
20170831-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit G, PDF, 873kb
20170831-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit g, PDF, 121kb
20170831-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 13 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance authorizing a Reimbursement Agreement with Citibank, N.A. and a Reimbursement Agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation related to the Citys Hotel Occupancy Tax Subordinate Lien Variable Rate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008; and authorizing the execution and delivery of related agreements and fees.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-013, PDF, 159kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 469kb
20170831-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 472kb
20170831-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 110kb
20170831-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D, PDF, 118kb
20170831-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit E, PDF, 228kb
20170831-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20170831-013, Agenda Backup: TREA Ltr of Credit and Reimbursement DRAFT Ordinance, PDF, 161kb
Item 14 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 20170803-064 and amending Ordinance No. 20170608-034 to authorize waiving or reimbursing certain additional fees for the Umlauf Garden Party- Under a Texas Sky event, sponsored by the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, which was held on Thursday April 27, 2017 at Umlauf Gardens.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-014, PDF, 39kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26kb
20170831-014, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20170831-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
Item 15 - August 31, 2017
Discussion and possible action related to the City of Dripping Springs application to discharge treated wastewater effluent into Walnut Springs Tributary and Onion Creek.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 16 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a legal services contract with Tydings & Rosenberg LLP for legal services regarding the minority-owned and women-owned business enterprise procurement program in an amount not to exceed $24,600, for a total contract amount not to exceed $150,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 17 - August 31, 2017
Approve second and third reading of an ordinance relating to special events and high capacity event venues, repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 14-8 relating to right-of-way closures for special events and neighborhood block parties, amending requirements for temporary food establishments during a special event, repealing City Code Section 14-6-3 relating to closures for a street festivity, amending City Code Chapter 9-2 relating to 24-hour live music and multi-day special event permits; and creating offenses and establishing penalties.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-017, Agenda Backup: Backup (Fiscal Assessment ARR), PDF, 44kb
20170831-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (2nd and 3rd Readings), PDF, 530kb
20170831-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Annotated 2nd and 3rd readings), PDF, 998kb
20170831-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (approved on 1st reading), PDF, 879kb
20170831-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
20170831-017, Agenda Backup: Resolution No. 20120524-089, PDF, 94kb
20170831-017, Agenda Backup: Tier Chart, PDF, 758kb
Item 18 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-10 (Municipal Court) to revise and add provisions regarding indigency.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 31kb
20170831-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
20170831-018, Agenda Late Backup: Late Q & A response, PDF, 23kb
Item 19 - August 31, 2017
Authorize amendment to prior Council action authorizing negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement to correct the entity name from John Coleman Horton III to CVS PHARMACY, INC., for the encroachment of right-of-way by a portion of an existing structure located at 500 Congress Avenue (District 9).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-019, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 808kb
20170831-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 20 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance adopting an amendment to the 5200 McKinney Falls Parkway Annexation and Development Agreement relating to installation of a telecommunications tower with associated equipment (adjacent to District 2).
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-020, PDF, 108kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 40kb
20170831-020, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (First Amendment), PDF, 536kb
20170831-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 21 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance adopting the Second Amendment to the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and Anderson Mill Limited District (District 6).
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-021, PDF, 130kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 38kb
20170831-021, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Second Amendment), PDF, 756kb
20170831-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 22 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance adopting the Third Amendment to the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and Tanglewood Forest Limited District (District 5).
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-022, PDF, 273kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-022, Agenda Backup: Backup (Agreement), PDF, 245kb
20170831-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 38kb
20170831-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 23 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funding from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled the Austin Police Department Coverdell Project.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20170831-023, PDF, 39kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-023, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 19kb
20170831-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
Item 24 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funding from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled APD Special Operations Project.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20170831-024, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 19kb
20170831-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 25 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funding from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled APD Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Project.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20170831-025, PDF, 44kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 19kb
20170831-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 88kb
Item 26 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funding from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled Austin Police Services for Victims of Violent Crime.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20170831-026, PDF, 44kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 19kb
20170831-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 27 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER to review cases involving DNA evidence processed by the Austin Police Department DNA Laboratory for legal materiality in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 28 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT for public health and social services at Overton Elementary School for a 12-month term from September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 29 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for juvenile delinquency prevention services each for an initial twelve-month term through August 31, 2018, with three twelve-month renewal options, with MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM in an amount not to exceed $78,000 per twelve-month term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $312,000; CREATIVE ACTION in an amount not to exceed $80,000 per twelve-month term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $320,000; and WORKERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM in an amount not to exceed $73,469 per twelve-month term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $293,876.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
Item 30 - August 31, 2017
Authorize award and execution of a contract with Technology International Inc., for Nordstrom plug valves, in an amount not to exceed $70,625.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 83kb
Item 31 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Western Waterproofing Company of America DBA Western Specialty Contractors of America, to provide window sealing services at Rutherford Lane Campus, in an amount not to exceed $109,155.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-031, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Western Waterproofing, PDF, 8kb
20170831-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 32 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with Mobius Partners LLC, to provide VMware products, services and software including maintenance and support, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 33 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., to provide permit plan review services, with an initial term of two years and three one year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,825,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-033, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Bureau Veritas, PDF, 26kb
20170831-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 88kb
Item 34 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc., to provide consulting services and to assist with developing the rate filing package for use during the impartial hearing examiner process for the Austin Water cost of service and rate review for a term of one year, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 35 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, to advocate on behalf of residential customers during the impartial hearing examiner process for the Austin Water cost of service and rate review, for a term of one year, in an amount not to exceed $170,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 36 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., to provide an enterprise license, consulting services, software maintenance, training, cloud services and support for the City's geographic information system, for a term of 50 months, in an amount not to exceed $5,833,333.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 37 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services, LLC., to provide radio frequency engineering and consulting services, with an initial term of two years and three one year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,250,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-037, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 64kb
20170831-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
Item 38 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Fiserv Solutions, Inc., to provide licenses, maintenance and support of financial report storage and retrieval software, for a term of five years, for a total contract amount not to exceed $383,595.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 39 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract through the Houston-Galveston Area Council with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC, for an aircraft rescue firefighting apparatus, in an amount not to exceed $782,444.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 40 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of four contracts with Baker & Taylor, LLC, Ingram Library Services Inc., Recorded Books Incorporated, and Midwest Tape LLC, to provide spoken word audio books on compact disc, each with an initial term of two years, and each with three one year extension options, for total contract amounts not to exceed $1,075,000, divided among the contractors.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 41 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts with The Segal Company (Southeast) Inc. and Gallagher Benefit Benefit Services Inc. DBA Arthur J. Gallagher & Co, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposals RWS0503, to provide actuarial and consulting services for the Human Resources Department's Employee Benefits Program and Compensation Program, for an initial term of three years, with two one year extension options, for total contract amounts not to exceed $5,520,000, divided between the contractors.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-041, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Actuarial & benefits consulting svcs, PDF, 96kb
20170831-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 86kb
Item 42 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts, each with an initial term of three years and two, one year extension options, one contract with Sun Life Financial DBA Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposals EAD0131, to provide a dental maintenance organization plan for City retirees, for a total contract amount not to exceed $819,588, and one contract with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposals EAD0131, to provide a preferred provider organization dental plan for City retirees, for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,451,204.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-042, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Retiree dental insurance, PDF, 108kb
20170831-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 43 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts with MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg, TransCanada Turbines Inc., and Wood Group/Pratt & Whitney, to provide gas turbine repair and maintenance, each for an initial term of two years, with three one year extension options, for total contract amounts not to exceed $34,000,000, divided among the contractors.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-043, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 52kb
20170831-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
Item 44 - August 31, 2017
Authorize award and execution of a contract with Ecin Industries, Inc., to provide mattresses, box springs, and bed frames, with an initial term of three years and two one year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $359,250.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
Item 45 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with ZVS-Media, LLC, to provide public access television master control room equipment and installation services for a term of two years, in an amount not to exceed $262,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-045, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 9kb
20170831-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 46 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Caldwell Country Chevrolet, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposals MMO0304, for electric vehicles, for a term of one year in an amount not to exceed $923,580.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-046, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Caldwell Country Chevrolet, PDF, 8kb
20170831-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 47 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Eaton Corporation, to provide replacement batteries including corrective repairs and preventative maintenance services for an uninterrupted power supply system at the Combined Transportation, Emergency and Communications Center, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $187,695.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 48 - August 31, 2017
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Advanced Traffic Solutions, LLC, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposal JTH0309, to provide a traffic management system to manage traffic operations at signalized intersections and control of pedestrian hybrid beacons, for an initial term of five years, with two one year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,220,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-048, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 13kb
20170831-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 83kb
Item 49 - August 31, 2017
Approve the first reading of an ordinance granting a franchise agreement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC for use of the City's rights of way for placing facilities or equipment to provide electric utility services within Oncor's certificated area.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 130kb
20170831-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 50 - August 31, 2017
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE & CONTRACTING, INC. for the ADA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements for Safe Routes to Schools, North Lamar Boulevard, Burnet Road Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity project, in the amount of $4,000,000 for an initial 18-month term, with two 12-month extension options of $2,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,000,000. (Districts 4, 7, 9, and 10)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-050, Agenda Backup: MWBE, PDF, 38kb
20170831-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
Item 51 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution for the appointment of Interim Assistant City Manager Joe Pantalion to the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation board to fill the vacancy left by former Assistant City Manager Bert Lumbreras.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20170831-051, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-051, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 76kb
20170831-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 52 - August 31, 2017
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-052, Agenda Backup: Electric Board Bylaws, PDF, 81kb
20170831-052, Agenda Backup: Nominations & Waivers, PDF, 60kb
20170831-052, Agenda Backup: SCWAB Bylaws, PDF, 145kb
20170831-052, Agenda Late Backup: Nominations and Waivers - final, PDF, 321kb
Item 53 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20151119-066 relating to the waiver of fees for the Austin Habitat for Humanity Grand Opening event which was held November 21, 2015, to waive or reimburse additional fees for the event.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-053, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-053, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26kb
20170831-053, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20170831-053, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
Item 54 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a pilot program that would offer temporary work opportunities to those experiencing homelessness and to make recommendations to Council.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20170831-054, PDF, 99kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20170831-054, PDF, 537kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 32kb
20170831-054, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20170831-054, Agenda Late Backup: Letter, PDF, 44kb
20170831-054, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendments: MPT Tovo, PDF, 111kb
Item 55 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the regulating plan for the Plaza Saltillo Transit-Oriented Development Station Area, by extending its boundaries to include the Housing Authority of the City of Austin Chalmers Courts location.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-055, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 23kb
20170831-055, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 56 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2-1 of the City Code relating to eligibility requirements for service on a City board by a person required to register as a lobbyist.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-056, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-056, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 20kb
20170831-056, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 57 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution rescinding action taken on August 10, 2017 regarding rezoning of the property located at 12611 Hymeadow (Case No. C14-2017-0072) and directing staff to re-notice the case and place the item on the next available City Council agenda after notice has been sent.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20170831-057, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-057, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 30kb
20170831-057, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 58 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the regulating plan for the North Burnet Gateway area relating to floor-to-area ratio, height, platting requirements, and sign regulations, and directing the City Manager to process the amendments.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20170831-058, PDF, 44kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-058, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 24kb
20170831-058, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 59 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop recommendations for engaging the community in alternatives to activities such as panhandling with more effective and positive interactions with people experiencing homelessness.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20170831-059, PDF, 79kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20170831-059, PDF, 1.1mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-059, Agenda Backup: Austin City UP Support Letter, PDF, 88kb
20170831-059, Agenda Backup: DAA Support Letter, PDF, 174kb
20170831-059, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 23kb
20170831-059, Agenda Backup: ECHO Support Letter, PDF, 107kb
20170831-059, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20170831-059, Agenda Backup: SNA Support Letter, PDF, 45kb
20170831-059, Agenda Backup: WTNA Support Letter, PDF, 43kb
Item 60 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to take necessary actions to allocate hotel occupancy taxes, and other revenues, to projects that promote tourism and the convention industry, in accordance with council directives.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20170831-060, PDF, 208kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-060, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20170831-060, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 117kb
20170831-060, Agenda Backup: Revised Exhibit A, PDF, 64kb
20170831-060, Agenda Late Backup: Memo, PDF, 164kb
20170831-060, Agenda Late Backup: Motion sheet: CM Alter, PDF, 15kb
20170831-060, Agenda Late Backup: Motion sheet: CM Houston, PDF, 19kb
20170831-060, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendment: Mayor Adler #2, PDF, 9kb
20170831-060, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed amendments: Mayor Adler, PDF, 39kb
20170831-060, Summary Comparison from CM Flannigan, PDF, 401kb
Item 61 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance waiving certain City Code provisions in Title 25 to allow staff to process rezoning and neighborhood plan amendment applications relating to property located at 2514 Thrasher Lane.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-061, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-061, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20170831-061, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 62 - August 31, 2017
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the Austin Duck Derby event, sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club, which was held on Saturday, August 5, 2017, on Ann Richards Bridge at Lady Bird Lake.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-062, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20170831-062, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
Item 63 - August 31, 2017
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the Unity Concert and March Against Hate and White Supremacy, sponsored by Jolt TX, which will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Texas Capital.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-063, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20170831-063, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
Item 64 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the Tejano Concert, sponsored by the Saving Souls Outreach Music Ministry Organization, which will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Pan American Center.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-064, PDF, 22kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-064, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20170831-064, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20170831-064, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 65 - August 31, 2017
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the District Days Celebration, sponsored by Six Square, which will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Downs-Mabson Fields.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-065, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-065, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20170831-065, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20170831-065, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
Item 66 - August 31, 2017
Set a public hearing to consider a resolution designating service areas and land use assumptions for street impact fees as required by Chapter 395 of Texas Local Government Code (Suggested date and time: October 19, 2017 at 4:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 67 - August 31, 2017
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance relating to the 2015 International Building Code, the 2015 International Existing Building Code, and local amendments. (Suggested date and time: September 28, 2017, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-067, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 27kb
20170831-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 95kb
Item 68 - August 31, 2017
Set public hearings for the full purpose annexation of the following annexation areas: Entrada (Approximately 246 acres in northeastern Travis County south of Wells Branch Parkway at the intersection of Immanuel Road and Crystal Bend Drive; contiguous to District 1)HOLT CAT Subdivision (Approximately 27 acres in southern Travis County along IH-35 approximately three-tenths of a mile south of Slaughter Lane; contiguous to District 5)Mooreland Addition (Approximately 34 acres in southwestern Travis County east of the intersection of Manchaca Road and Mooreland Drive; contiguous to District 5)River Place Outparcels (Approximately 212 acres in northwestern Travis County adjacent to the boundary of the River Place Municipal Utility District (MUD) and the citys full purpose jurisdiction; contiguous to District 6). Suggested dates and times: October 12, 2017 at 4:00 pm and October 19, 2017 at 4:00 pm, Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 69 - August 31, 2017
Set a public hearing to receive recommendations from the stakeholders group established by City Council to make recommendations concerning non-criminal alternatives to City Code Chapter 9-3, relating to a juvenile curfew, and to consider an ordinance that continues, readopts, or amends City Code Chapter 9-3, relating to a juvenile curfew. (Suggested date and time September 28, 2017 at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 70 - August 31, 2017
Discussion regarding the City's proposed budget for fiscal year 2017-2018.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 71 - August 31, 2017
Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 72 - August 31, 2017
Special Legislation Session Briefing.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-072, Agenda Backup: 85th End of Special Session Presentation., PDF, 1.1mb
Item 73 - August 31, 2017
Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 74 - August 31, 2017
Discuss legal issues related to City of Austin 2017 labor negotiations concerning employees in the Fire, Police, and EMS departments (Private consultation with legal counsel Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-074, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 75 - August 31, 2017
Discuss legal issues related to the City of Dripping Springs Application for a Permit to Discharge Treated Wastewater Effluent into Walnut Springs Tributary and Onion Creek (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-075, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 76 - August 31, 2017
C14-2017-0033 9501 Stonebridge Drive - District 4 -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 9501 Stonebridge Drive (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-CO-NP) combining district zoning to limited office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on August 3, 2017. Vote: 9-2, Council Members Flannigan and Troxclair voted nay. Owner/Applicant: David and Reyna Lippincott. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-076, PDF, 76kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-076, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 181kb
20170831-076, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-076, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.5mb
Item 77 - August 31, 2017
C14-2017-0059 1105 Rio Grande Street - District 9 Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1105 Rio Grande Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general office (GO) district zoning to downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on August 3, 2017. Vote: 9-1-1, Council Member Flannigan voted nay, Mayor Adler abstained. Owner/Applicant: Asa Christensen. Agent: Asa Christensen. City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-077, PDF, 150kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-077, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 361kb
20170831-077, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20170831-077, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 845kb
20170831-077, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 78kb
20170831-077, Agenda Late Backup: Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 139kb
Item 78 - August 31, 2017
NPA-2016-0016.01 - 3212 E. Cesar Chavez Street - District 3 - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20030327-12, the Govalle/Johnston Terrace 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 3212 East Cesar Chavez Street and 111 Tillery Street (Colorado River Watershed) from Commercial and Industry land uses to Multifamily and Mixed Use land uses. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Painter Enterprises, a Texas Corporation. Agent: Husch Blackwell (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-078, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-078, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 7.4mb
Item 79 - August 31, 2017
C14-2016-0079 - 3212 E. Cesar Chavez Street - District 3 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3212 East Cesar Chavez Street and 111 Tillery Street (Colorado River Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence- highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: Painter Enterprises Inc. (Donald E. Painter). Applicant: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-079, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-079, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.8mb
Item 80 - August 31, 2017
NPA-2016-0005.04 500 Montopolis Drive - District 3 Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20010927-05, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 500 Montopolis Drive (Country Club East) from Single Family to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: Recommendation pending. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 12, 2017. Owner/Applicant: Keep Investment Group, LLC (Austin Stowell). Agent: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-080, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-080, Agenda Backup: Staff Postponement Memo, PDF, 13kb
Item 81 - August 31, 2017
NPA-2016-0005.02 - Montopolis - Ben White FLUM Amendment - District 3 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20010927-05, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 6700 and 6800 E. Ben White Blvd., & 2601 Montopolis Drive (Country Club East Watershed; Carson Creek Watershed) from Industry to Commercial land use (Tract 3) and Mixed Use land use (Tracts 1 & 2). Staff Recommendation: To deny Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 12, 2017. Owner/Applicant: Ocampo Partners, Ltd. Agent: Coats Rose (John M. Joseph). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-081, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-081, Agenda Backup: Staff Postponement Request Memo (NPA-2016-0005.02), PDF, 24kb
Item 82 - August 31, 2017
C14-2016-0085 - Montopolis - E. Ben White Zoning - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6700 and 6800 East Ben White Boulevard, and 2601 Montopolis Drive (Country Club East Watershed; Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: Applicant request: To rezone from limited industrial services - neighborhood plan (LI-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services - mixed use - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 & 2 and from limited industrial services - neighborhood plan (LI-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services - neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 3. Staff Recommendation: To deny general commercial services - mixed use - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 & 2 and general commercial services - neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 3. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 12, 2017. Owner: Ocampo Partners Ltd. Applicant/Agent: Coats Rose/John Joseph. City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974-7604.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-082, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
20170831-082, Agenda Backup: Staff Postponement Request Memo (C14-2016-0085 ), PDF, 24kb
Item 83 - August 31, 2017
C14-78-220 (RCT) -Montopolis - Ben White Subdivision - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing to terminate a restrictive covenant on property locally known as 6700 & 6800 E. Ben White Blvd and 2601 Montopolis Drive (Country Club West and Carson Creek Watersheds). Staff Recommendation: To grant the termination of the Restrictive Covenant as it relates to this property. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed September 12, 2017. Applicant/Agent: Coats Rose/John Joseph. Owner: Ocampo Partners Ltd. City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974-7604.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-083, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20170831-083, Agenda Backup: Staff Postponement Memo (C14-78-220 (RCT)), PDF, 24kb
Item 84 - August 31, 2017
NPA-2017-0009.01 - 1139 ½ Poquito Street - District 1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20011213-041, the Central East Austin 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 1139 ½ Poquito Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family land use to Multifamily land use. Staff recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Owner: Poquito Rex LLC (Rex Bowers); Sarah Rahl. Applicant: City of Austin, Planning & Zoning Department. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-084, PDF, 111kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-084, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 494kb
20170831-084, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-084, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 8.5mb
Item 85 - August 31, 2017
C14-2017-0013 - 1139 ½ Poquito Street - District 1 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1139 ½ Poquito Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence moderate-high density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-4-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence moderate-high density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-4-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-low density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-2-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Poquito Rex, LLC (Rex Bowers); Sarah Rahl. Applicant: City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department (Jerry Rusthoven). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512- 974-2122.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-085, PDF, 101kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-085, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 303kb
20170831-085, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-085, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4.3mb
Item 86 - August 31, 2017
C14-2017-0027 - Texas Motor Transportation and Oil Field Haulers Inc. - District 1 Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 700 East 11th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to Central Business District (CBD) zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant Central Business District (CBD) zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Central Business District (CBD) zoning. Owner/Applicant: Texas Motor Transportation & Oil Field Haulers, Inc. (John Esparza). Agent: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams (Michele R. Lynch). City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-086, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 692kb
20170831-086, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-086, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.8mb
Item 87 - August 31, 2017
C14-2017-0036 - Parker Creek Ranch Residential - District 1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning and rezoning property locally known as 7620 Decker Lane (Decker Creek Watershed; Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning and single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to single family residence -small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Continental Homes of Texas L.P. (Ian Cude). Applicant: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-087, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-087, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.5mb
Item 88 - August 31, 2017
C14-2017-0042 - 12602 Blackfoot Trail - District 6 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6610 McNeil Drive/12602 Blackfoot Trail (Rattan Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning and single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to general commercial-mixed use (CS-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use (LR-MU) combining district zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay combining (GR-MU-CO) district zoning for Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: Abraham Birgani. Agent: Shaw Hamilton Consultants (Shaw Hamilton). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-088, Agenda Backup: Applicant Request for Postponement, PDF, 483kb
20170831-088, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 11.1mb
20170831-088, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-088, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 3.0mb
Item 89 - August 31, 2017
C14-2017-0048 - GMCV LLC, dba G's Liquor - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1800 Scofield Ridge Parkway, Suite C (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: GMCV, LLC (George Faddoul). Agent: Lenworth Consulting, LLC (Nash Gonzales). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-089, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 246kb
20170831-089, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-089, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.5mb
Item 90 - August 31, 2017
C14-2017-0050 - 1501 Airport Commerce Drive - District 3 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1501 Airport Commerce Drive (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on August 22, 2017. Owner/Applicant: W2 Hill ACP II LP/Simmons Vedder (Steven Freche). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974-7604.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-090, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-090, Agenda Backup: Staff Postponement Memo, PDF, 23kb
Item 91 - August 31, 2017
C14-2017-0061 - Velocity East 12th Street - District 1 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 705 E 12th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone general commercial services (CS) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Velocity (Debbie Mitchell) Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-091, PDF, 193kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-091, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 383kb
20170831-091, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-091, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.6mb
Item 92 - August 31, 2017
C14-2017-0062 - Velocity E 11th Street - District 1 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 610 East 11th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To from general commercial services (CS) district zoning and commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Velocity (Debbie Mitchell) Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-092, PDF, 222kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-092, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 446kb
20170831-092, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-092, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.5mb
Item 93 - August 31, 2017
C14-2017-0073 7100 West US Highway 290 District 8 Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7100 West US Highway 290 (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Cielo Paso Oak Hill LP (Marcus Meyer). Agent: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974-7604.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-093, PDF, 192kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-093, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 591kb
20170831-093, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
20170831-093, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 3.4mb
Item 94 - August 31, 2017
C14-2017-0074 - Gilfillan Place - District 9 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 603 West 8th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general office-historic landmark (GO-H) combining district zoning, general office-mixed use (GO-MU) combining district zoning, and general office (GO) district zoning to downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-historic landmark-conditional overlay (DMU-H-CO) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on August 28, 2017. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 12, 2017. Owner/Applicant: 2015 Austin Gilfillan LP (Rene O. Campos). Agent: Drenner Group (Dave Anderson). City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-094, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-094, Agenda Backup: Staff Postponement Memo (C14-2017-0074), PDF, 74kb
20170831-094, Agenda Backup: Staff Request for Postponement, PDF, 75kb
Item 95 - August 31, 2017
C14-2017-0075 - ET Rezoning 2017 - District 2 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2705 East State Highway 71 Westbound (Colorado River Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: ExecuTesla, LLC (Tim Spires). Agent: Law Offices of Damon A. Goff (Damon Goff). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20170831-095, PDF, 115kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-095, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 232kb
20170831-095, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-095, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 884kb
Item 96 - August 31, 2017
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Proposed Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-096, Agenda Backup: Backup (2018 Electric Tariff), PDF, 1.9mb
20170831-096, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 97 - August 31, 2017
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-097, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 98 - August 31, 2017
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Section 25-2-355 relating to voting requirements applicable to zoning recommendations by the Historic Landmark Commission.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-098, Agenda Backup: Backup (Public Comment), PDF, 206kb
20170831-098, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 30kb
20170831-098, Agenda Backup: Neighborhood Memo, PDF, 75kb
20170831-098, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20170831-098, Agenda Backup: Resolution 20170126-046, PDF, 75kb
20170831-098, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 94kb
Item 99 - August 31, 2017
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance authorizing execution of an agreement with Austin Independent School District establishing site development standards and allowing transfers of impervious cover for redevelopment of school campuses within the Barton Springs Zone (This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-099, Agenda Backup: Postponement Memo, PDF, 61kb
20170831-099, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 100 - August 31, 2017
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Charles Lofli, agent of CNJ Austin Wings III Inc. dba Wingstop, located at 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd., Unit 167, to waive the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4(A), which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a public school.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-100, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 34kb
20170831-100, Agenda Backup: Backup (Exhibit), PDF, 210kb
20170831-100, Agenda Backup: Backup (Wingstop), PDF, 131kb
20170831-100, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
20170831-100, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 12kb
Item 101 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore funding options such as public improvement districts, tax increment financing, public-private partnerships, and increases in hotel occupancy taxes to fund improvements to downtown Austin, to address homelessness in downtown Austin, to support the local music industry, and to fund park, civic, and historic facilities and districts including expansion of the Convention Center.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-101, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 218kb
20170831-101, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 102 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution to direct the City Manager on appropriate action related to Senate Bill 4 (state law regarding immigration).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-102, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 32kb
20170831-102, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 103 - August 31, 2017
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide additional information and recommendations for creating a dedicated funding stream for capital and operating expenditures related to meeting the needs of those experiencing homelessness.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20170831-103, PDF, 59kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20170831-103, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 202kb
20170831-103, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
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