Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 8, 2021
Speaker Registration and Rules for COVID-19 Social Distancing Modifications
20210408, Regular City Council Meeting - Speaker Registration and Rules
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 535kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 219kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 89kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 614kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 4.9mb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 436kb
Video
Agenda Items - April 8, 2021
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Item 1 - April 8, 2021
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of March 23, 2021 and regular meeting of March 25, 2021.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 73kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 2 - April 8, 2021
Authorize an amendment to the construction contract with Restek, Inc., for the 2018-2021 Bridge Maintenance Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for additional funding in the amount of $351,500, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,062,500. [Note: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 5.83% MBE and 0.69% WBE.] Strategic Outcome(s): Safety; Mobility
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-002, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 439kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-002, Agenda Backup: MWBE, PDF, 344kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 156kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 3 - April 8, 2021
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Sayers Construction, LLC (MBE), for the Zilker Metro Park - Maintenance Barn Replacement project in the amount of $1,951,876 plus a $195,187.60 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,147,063.60. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievement of Good Faith Efforts with 99.21% MBE and 0.79% WBE participation.] District(s) Affected: District 8. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety; Culture and Lifelong Learning
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-003, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 223kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-003, Agenda Backup: MWBE, PDF, 643kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 158kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 4 - April 8, 2021
Approve an ordinance vacating three segments of aerial right-of-way totaling approximately 1,769 square feet, situated in a portion of a 20-foot-wide alley off River Street, between Rainey Street and East Avenue, the first being an approximately 0.021 of an acre tract (±914 square feet), adjoining the parcel locally known as 60 East Avenue and being vacated to River Street Partners, LLC; the second being an approximately 0.012 of an acre tract (±502 square feet), adjoining the parcel locally known as 61 Rainey Street and being vacated to 61 Rainey Street, LLC; and the third being an approximately 0.008 of an acre tract (±353 square feet), adjoining the parcel locally known as 69 Rainey Street and being vacated to 69 Rainey Street, LLC. District(s) Affected: District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210408-004, PDF, 3.8mb, posted 10/14/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-004, Agenda Backup: Backup (Surveys), PDF, 3.7mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-004, Agenda Backup: Backup (Written Concerns), PDF, 124kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 24kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-004, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 272kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 5 - April 8, 2021
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Economic Development Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Iconic Venue Fund (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to transfer in and appropriate $2,400,000.00 from the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Convention Center Capital Fund (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to provide relief funds to stabilize Austin's tourist economy and address the loss of iconic venues and businesses that promote tourism and the hotel and convention industry. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210408-005, PDF, 755kb, posted 4/20/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 100kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 141kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-005, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 54kb, posted 4/7/2021
20210408-005, Agenda Late Backup: Fiscal Note (Convention Center), PDF, 112kb, posted 4/8/2021
Item 6 - April 8, 2021
Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance of Multi-family Private Activity Bonds in an amount not to exceed $50,000,000 by Austin Affordable PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, to finance, in part, the new construction of an affordable rental development located at or near the southwest quadrant of the intersection of North Lamar Boulevard and West Howard Lane, Austin, Texas. District(s) Affected: District 7. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20210408-006, PDF, 1.1mb, posted 4/19/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-006, Agenda Backup: Backup- Cypress Creek, PDF, 86kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 48kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 155kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-006, Agenda Backup: Request for Resolution, PDF, 11.8mb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 7 - April 8, 2021
Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance of Multi-family Private Activity Bonds in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 by Austin Affordable PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, to finance, in part, the new construction of an affordable rental development located at or near 9100 Brown Lane, Austin, Texas. District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20210408-007, PDF, 1.1mb, posted 4/19/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-007, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 101kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-007, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 30kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 157kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-007, Agenda Backup: Request for Resolution, PDF, 9.0mb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 8 - April 8, 2021
Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance of Multi-family Private Activity Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000, by Austin Affordable PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin to finance, in part, the new construction of an affordable rental development located at or near 11320 South Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road, Austin, Texas. District(s) Affected: District 5. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20210408-008, PDF, 1.1mb, posted 4/19/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-008, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 101kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-008, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 48kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 157kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-008, Agenda Backup: Request for Resolution, PDF, 10.4mb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 9 - April 8, 2021
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20201203-058 to correct the address for the property described in Zoning Case No. C14-2020-0057, located at 5106 Nixon Lane. District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210408-009, PDF, 446kb, posted 4/20/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 36kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 10 - April 8, 2021
Approve third reading of an ordinance granting additional floor-to-area ratio entitlements to the project at 82 and 84 North IH-35 Service Road Southbound in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program under City Code Section 25-2-586(B)(6). District(s) Affected: District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210408-010, PDF, 1.9mb, posted 4/20/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 737kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-010, Agenda Backup: Program Certification Letter, PDF, 198kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-010, Agenda Backup: Rainey FAR Exception Emails, PDF, 33.5mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 141kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-010, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 8.9mb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 11 - April 8, 2021
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance granting additional floor-to-area entitlements to the project at 60 East Avenue and 61 and 69 Rainey Street in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program under City Code Section 25-2-586(B)(6). District(s) Affected: District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210408-011, PDF, 2.5mb, posted 4/20/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2.6mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-011, Agenda Backup: Program Certification Letter, PDF, 197kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-011, Agenda Backup: Rainey FAR Exception Emails, PDF, 33.5mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-011, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 10.1mb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 12 - April 8, 2021
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance granting additional floor-to-area ratio entitlements to the project at 90 and 92 Rainey Street in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program under City Code Section 25-2-586(B)(6). District(s) Affected: District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210408-012, PDF, 859kb, posted 4/20/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 103kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-012, Agenda Backup: Letter in Opposition, PDF, 183kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-012, Agenda Backup: Rainey FAR Exception Emails, PDF, 33.5mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 167kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-012, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 10.1mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-012, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Staff Report, PDF, 8.1mb, posted 4/8/2021
Item 13 - April 8, 2021
Authorize negotiation and execution of a second amendment to the lease agreement with Cookbook, LLC, a restaurant tenant that operates the approximately 3,786 square-foot Cookbook Café inside the Central Library located at 710 West Cesar Chavez Street. District(s) Affected: District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Culture and Lifelong Learning.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-013, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.5mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 159kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 14 - April 8, 2021
Authorize negotiation and execution of a subaward agreement with the Capital Area Private Defender Service in the amount of $122,979 under the Austin Postconviction DNA Review and Testing Project. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 134kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 15 - April 8, 2021
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to accept and appropriate $995,674 in additional grant funds from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210408-015, PDF, 396kb, posted 4/20/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 81kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-015, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 16 - April 8, 2021
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to accept and appropriate an additional $169,941 in grant funds from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the support of whole air monitoring efforts. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment; Safety.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210408-016, PDF, 388kb, posted 4/20/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-016, Agenda Backup: Contract, PDF, 1.1mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 15kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-016, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 140kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 17 - April 8, 2021
Ratify Amendment No. 10 with Austin Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, d/b/a Integral Care, for the expansion of behavioral health services and basic needs for individuals at COVID-19 Protective Lodging and Isolation Facilities to increase funding in an amount not to exceed $79,484 in one-time funds for the current term and one extension option through September 30, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $2,148,591, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $12,939,204. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-017, Agenda Backup: Contract, PDF, 3.0mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 18 - April 8, 2021
Authorize award of a multi-term contract with KBS Electrical Distributors Inc., for network protectors, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,000,000. (Note: This solicitation 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 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
20210408-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 178kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 19 - April 8, 2021
Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with MasTec North America Inc., for continued underground transmission and distribution electrical services, for an increase in the amount of $12,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $72,000,000. (Note: This contract was awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9A Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. Current participation to date is 28.45% MBE and 1.37% WBE participation). Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-019, Agenda Backup: M-WBE-Summary-MasTec, PDF, 70kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 231kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 20 - April 8, 2021
Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Asplundh Tree Expert LLC, or the other qualified offeror to Request for Proposals 1100 EAL3013, to provide vegetation management services on transmission energized lines, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $17,500,000. (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 0.61% MBE/WBE combined participation). Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-020, Agenda Backup: M-WBE-Summary-Asplundh, PDF, 196kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 179kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 21 - April 8, 2021
Authorize amendments to existing cooperative contracts with AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA, Inc., and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon, for continued wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment, for an increase in the amount of $8,094,000 and to extend each term by one year for revised contract amounts not to exceed $25,625,000, divided among the contractors. (Note: These cooperative contracts were awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for these contracts). Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 236kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 22 - April 8, 2021
Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with KBS Electrical Distributors Inc., or another qualified offeror to Request for Proposals 1100 DTB3001, to provide circuit breakers, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,000,000. (Note: This solicitation 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 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
20210408-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 178kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 23 - April 8, 2021
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with GCR, Inc. d/b/a Civix, to provide maintenance, support, and system upgrades for AirportIQ security operations, compliance, and safety management system, for a term of three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $234,000. (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): Mobility; Safety.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 155kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 24 - April 8, 2021
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Bentley Systems Inc., to provide an enterprise license for engineering and design software maintenance and support, for a term of three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $872,000. (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): Government That Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 159kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 25 - April 8, 2021
Approve an ordinance to suspend a Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program interim customer surcharge proposed by Texas Gas Service Company. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210408-025, PDF, 779kb, posted 4/20/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 26 - April 8, 2021
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 Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210408-026, PDF, 390kb, posted 4/20/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-026, Agenda Backup: Boards and Commissions Nominations Waivers, PDF, 10kb, posted 4/5/2021
20210408-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 106kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-026, Agenda Backup: Revised Boards and Commissions Nominations Waivers, PDF, 92kb, posted 4/6/2021
20210408-026, Agenda Backup: Revised Nominations and Waivers (v4), PDF, 21kb, posted 4/7/2021
20210408-026, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 70kb, posted 4/8/2021
Item 27 - April 8, 2021
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate a rezoning of the property located at 8500 Bluegrass Drive from LR (Community Commercial) to SF-2 (Single Family Standard Lot) zoning. Council Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20210408-027, PDF, 678kb, posted 4/19/2021
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20210408-027, PDF, 170kb, posted 2/10/2022
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 86kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 28 - April 8, 2021
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to engage city departments, the Austin Independent School District, Travis County, and the community to conduct an assessment of potential resilience hub locations to serve as emergency shelters and community spaces; to study and plan for providing these critical facilities with redundant power and water capability; and report back to the Council with necessary budget recommendations, funding strategies, and intergovernmental agreements to accomplish these goals. Council Sponsors: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Leslie Pool, Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20210408-028, PDF, 3.2mb, posted 4/15/2021
Staff Responses to Council
20210408-028, Response: Climate Resilience - Memo, PDF, 4.1mb, posted 8/18/2021
20210408-028, Response: Resilience Hubs Resolution, PDF, 901kb, posted 6/11/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-028, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 62kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-028, Agenda Backup: Proposed Amendment-CM Casar, PDF, 64kb, posted 4/7/2021
20210408-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-028, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution (V2), PDF, 124kb, posted 4/7/2021
20210408-028, Agenda Backup: Revised Resolution, PDF, 119kb, posted 3/31/2021
20210408-028, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - CM Alter, PDF, 114kb, posted 4/8/2021
20210408-028, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendment - CM Casar and CM Tovo, PDF, 115kb, posted 4/8/2021
20210408-028, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendment - CM Kitchen, PDF, 95kb, posted 4/8/2021
20210408-028, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendments - CM Tovo, PDF, 114kb, posted 4/8/2021
Item 29 - April 8, 2021
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance that modifies the Urban Renewal Plan for the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Area. (Suggested date: May 20, 2021, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 168kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 30 - April 8, 2021
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Texas Department of Transportation Oak Hill Parkway project for the public use of accommodating roadway improvements, to adjust wastewater infrastructures in conflict, the acquisition of one Wastewater Easement being approximately an 0.023 acre (1,013 sq. ft.) easement located in the Thomas Anderson Survey No. 90, Abstract 28, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 1, Block A, Center of the Hills Subdivision Section II, A Subdivision of Record in Volume 95, Page 341, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, described in a deed to TLC Properties, Inc., recorded May 29, 2002 in Document No. 2002099214, Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $25. The owner of the needed property is TLC Properties, Inc., a Louisiana corporation. The property is located within District 8, at 6912 West State Highway 71, Austin, Texas 78735. The general location of the project is SH 71 at Silvermine to US 290 at Circle Drive, beginning at William Cannon, in Travis County, Texas. District(s) Affected: District 8.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20210408-030, PDF, 2.5mb, posted 4/19/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 75kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-030, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 4.6mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-030, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.5mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 31 - April 8, 2021
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Texas Department of Transportation Oak Hill Parkway project for the public use of accommodating roadway improvements to adjust water infrastructures in conflict, the acquisition of one Water Line Easement being approximately an 0.134 acre (5,818 sq. ft.) easement located in the J.P. Johannesen Survey No. 648, Abstract 454, Travis County Texas, being a portion of a 3.5 acre tract of land, described in a deed to Chris Petropoulos, recorded April 15, 1965 in Volume 2941, Page 171, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas in the amount of $28,363. The owner of the needed property is Chris Petropoulos. The property is located within District 8, at 8160 West U.S. Highway 290, Austin, Texas 78736. The general route of the project is SH 71 at Silvermine to US 290 at Circle Drive, beginning at William Cannon Drive, in Travis County, Texas. District(s) Affected: District 8.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20210408-031, PDF, 2.4mb, posted 4/19/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 75kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-031, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 472kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-031, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.0mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 32 - April 8, 2021
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Texas Department of Transportation Oak Hill Parkway project for the public use of accommodating roadway improvements to adjust water infrastructures in conflict, the acquisition of one Water Line Easement being approximately an 0.027 acre (1,156 sq. ft.) easement located in the Jesse Williams Survey No. 62, Abstract 788, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 14, Block 3, Oak Hill Heights, Section 5, A Subdivision of Record in Volume 82, Page 265, Plat records of Travis County, Texas, described as a called 7.449 acre tract of land in a deed to Bell Quarry Hill Apartments, LLC, recorded November 16, 2011 in Document No. 2011168082, Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $7,118. The owner of the needed property is Bell Quarry Hill Apartments, LLC. The property is located within District 8, at 7000 Convict Hill Road, Austin, Texas 78749. The general route of the project is SH 71 at Silvermine to US 290 at Circle Drive, beginning at William Cannon, in Travis County, Texas. District(s) Affected: District 8. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility, Government that Works for All.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20210408-032, PDF, 2.4mb, posted 4/19/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-032, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 76kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-032, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 533kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-032, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.9mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 145kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 33 - April 8, 2021
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/2021/20210408-ahfc.htm).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 73kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 34 - April 8, 2021
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance on first reading regarding the application submitted by Viking Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a City Ambulance Service, for a non-emergency transfer franchise under City Code Chapter 10-2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-034, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 593kb, posted 5/10/2021
20210408-034, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 95kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 35 - April 8, 2021
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
20210408-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 36 - April 8, 2021
NPA-2021-0015.04.SH -Lott Avenue - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20021107-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 a property locally known as 5000, 5001, 5002, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5008, 5009, 5100, 5101, 5102, 5103, 5104, and 5106 Lightfield Lane; and Lightfield Lane (Lot 10, Block B), and 1160, 1162, 1164, and 1166 Mason Avenue (all formerly known as 4908 Lott Avenue) (Fort Branch Watershed) from Single Family to Higher Density Single Family land use. First reading approved Higher Density Single Family land use March 25, 2021. Vote 11-0. Owner/Applicant: 4908 Lott Holdings, LLC (GMJ Real Estate Investments, LLC) (Matt McDonnell) Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Jeff Engstrom, (512) 974-1621. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-036, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 515kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-036, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 8.2mb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 37 - April 8, 2021
C14-2020-0135.SH Lott Avenue - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5000, 5001, 5002, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5008, 5009, 5100, 5101, 5102, 5103, 5104, and 5106 Lightfield Lane; and Lightfield Lane (Lot 10, Block B), and 1160, 1162, 1164, and 1166 Mason Avenue (all formerly known as 4908 Lott Avenue) (Fort Branch 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 zoning on March 25, 2021. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: 4908 Lott Holdings, LLC / GMJ Real Estate Investments, LLC (Matt McDonnell). Agent: Armbrust and Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-037, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 370kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-037, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.8mb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 38 - April 8, 2021
C14-2020-0142 - 401 North Bluff Drive - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 401 North Bluff Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant's 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 on March 25, 2021. Vote: 11-0. Owner: Sudharshan Vembutty. Agent: Drenner Group PC (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210408-038, PDF, 2.8mb, posted 4/20/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-038, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.2mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-038, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.1mb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 39 - April 8, 2021
C14-2020-0134 - 6311 South 1st Street - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6311 South 1st Street (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on March 25, 2021. Vote: 11-0. Owner: ND South First LP (Haythem Dawlett). Agent: Drenner Group PC (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-039, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 332kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-039, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.9mb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 40 - April 8, 2021
C14-2020-0089 Twelfth and Springdale Residences - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1200, 1202, and 1208 Springdale Road (Tannehill Branch Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from community commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed April 13, 2021. Owner/Applicant: JJ&B Investments, LLC (Brent Ellinger, Janet Ellinger, and Joseph Malone). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-040, Agenda Backup: Staff Postponement Memo, PDF, 12kb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 41 - April 8, 2021
C14-2020-0145 2700, 2716, 2726 E. 5th Street Rezoning -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2700, 2716, and 2726 East 5th Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owners/Applicants: 2700 East 5th JV LLC and Burnup Sims of Texas. Agent: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-041, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 4.5mb, posted 3/31/2021
20210408-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-041, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.5mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-041, Agenda Late Backup: Applicant Request for Postponement, PDF, 204kb, posted 4/8/2021
Item 42 - April 8, 2021
C14-2020-0121 - Holland Stone - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1105 Matthews Lane (South Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from development reserve (DR) district zoning to urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Bart Van Cromvoirt. Agent: Sandlin Services, LLC, (Nick Sandlin, P.E.). City Staff: Mark Graham, 512-974-3574. District(s) Affected: District 5.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-042, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 297kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-042, Agenda Backup: Petition, PDF, 627kb, posted 3/31/2021
20210408-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-042, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.2mb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-042, Agenda Late Backup: Valid Petition, PDF, 1.6mb, posted 4/8/2021
Item 43 - April 8, 2021
C14-2020-0152 - Pearce Gardens Retail - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 12800 Pearce Lane (Dry Creek East Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner: GAB Partners, Inc. (Sufian Emmar). Agent: MADC, LLC (Carl McClendon). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-043, Agenda Backup: Commission Summary Action Sheet, PDF, 87kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-043, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 334kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129kb, posted 3/26/2021
20210408-043, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.1mb, posted 3/26/2021
Item 44 - April 8, 2021
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 20210209-001, 20210209-002, 20210209-003, and 20210209-005 ordering the May 1, 2021 special municipal elections, to add Exhibits B, C, D, E, F, G, and H that adopt English and Spanish versions of the ordinances calling the elections and establishing ballot language, adopt election day and early voting polling places, attach executed contracts for election services and executed joint election agreements, and list election day judges, central counting station staff, and early voting ballot board members; correcting information regarding publication of the notice of the elections; and declaring an emergency. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210408-044, PDF, 64.3mb, posted 4/20/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 91kb, posted 4/2/2021
20210408-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 133kb, posted 4/2/2021
20210408-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A Merged, PDF, 133kb, posted 4/6/2021
20210408-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 69.2mb, posted 4/2/2021
20210408-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 589kb, posted 4/2/2021
20210408-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C Merged, PDF, 589kb, posted 4/6/2021
20210408-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D, PDF, 540kb, posted 4/2/2021
20210408-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D Merged, PDF, 540kb, posted 4/6/2021
20210408-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit E Merged, PDF, 10.0mb, posted 4/6/2021
20210408-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit F Merged, PDF, 242kb, posted 4/6/2021
20210408-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit G Merged, PDF, 219kb, posted 4/6/2021
20210408-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit H Merged, PDF, 184kb, posted 4/6/2021
20210408-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 134kb, posted 4/2/2021
Item 45 - April 8, 2021
Approve an ordinance extending the 2021 deadline for filing financial disclosures contained in City Code Section 2-7-72 relating to ethics and financial disclosure. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210408-045, PDF, 404kb, posted 4/20/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 19kb, posted 4/2/2021
20210408-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108kb, posted 4/2/2021
Item 46 - April 8, 2021
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the Downtown Density Bonus Program and directing the City Manager to propose fee revisions for the Downtown Density Bonus Program and the Rainey Density Bonus Program to be approved by the City Council. Council Sponsors: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria, Council Member Alison Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 124kb, posted 4/2/2021
20210408-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107kb, posted 4/2/2021
Item 47 - April 8, 2021
Discuss the employment, duties, and evaluation of the City Manager (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210408-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120kb, posted 4/2/2021
Item 48 - April 8, 2021
C14-2021-0007 - Sunrise Mini Mart Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning a property locally known as 913and 915 West Oltorf Street (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant request: To rezone from neighborhood commercial (LR) district and general commercial services (CS) district to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: 11800 Metric Inc (Abdul K Patel). Agent: Land Answers, Inc (Jim Wittliff). 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
20210408-048, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 995kb, posted 4/2/2021
20210408-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125kb, posted 4/2/2021
20210408-048, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.8mb, posted 4/2/2021
20210408-048, Agenda Backup: Updated Petition, PDF, 1.9mb, posted 4/7/2021
20210408-048, Agenda Late Backup: Citizen Comment, PDF, 279kb, posted 4/8/2021
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