Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
March 9, 2023
Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
20230309, Regular City Council Meeting - Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 507 KB
Combined Agenda and Addendum, 701 KB
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 201 KB
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 118 KB
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 470 KB
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 5.3 MB
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 377 KB
Video
Agenda Items - March 9, 2023
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Item 1 - March 9, 2023
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of February 21, 2023 and regular meeting of February 23, 2023.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 74 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 2 - March 9, 2023
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 10-2 (Emergency Medical Services) to remove references to the Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board (Board), reassign the duties of the Board, and repeal an obsolete section. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20230309-002, PDF, 1.3 MB, posted 3/23/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-002, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 587 KB, posted 3/22/2023
20230309-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 40 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 3 - March 9, 2023
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County to provide emergency medical services in areas of Travis County outside the City’s corporate limits and dispatch support services to Travis County’s STAR Flight program, in exchange for payment by Travis County. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 134 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 4 - March 9, 2023
Authorize execution of a contract for shoebox style luminaires and poles with Techline, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $750,000. [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
20230309-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 161 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 5 - March 9, 2023
Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for three-phase power transformers with Delta Star, Inc. and Texas Electric Cooperatives, each for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $60,000,000, divided between the contractors. [Note: This contract is 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
20230309-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 176 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 6 - March 9, 2023
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for school-based energy conservation education with AM Conservation Group, Inc., for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) and subcontractor goals were applied to the solicitation. The recommended contractor provided sufficient evidence of good faith efforts and the resulting contract will include 5.40% WBE participation]. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-006, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 62 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 163 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 7 - March 9, 2023
Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for voltage transformers with Priester-Mell & Nicholson, Inc. and Wesco Distribution, Inc. d/b/a Hi-Line Utility Supply Co., LLC a/k/a Power Supply, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $8,000,000, divided between the contractors. [Note: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D (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
20230309-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 177 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 8 - March 9, 2023
Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract for consulting services for the Greater Austin-Travis County Regional Radio System with Mission Critical Partners, LLC for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety, Mobility.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 173 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 9 - March 9, 2023
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for design and development of a secure web-based database and survey platform with Michelle Marshall d/b/a Geospatial Creative, LLC for a term of one year in an amount not to exceed $100,000. [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). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 163 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 10 - March 9, 2023
Authorize negotiation and execution of four cooperative contracts for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies with McKesson Medical-Surgical, Inc., Henry Schein, Inc., Cardinal Health, and Concordance Healthcare Solutions, LLC, each for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $5,010,000, divided among the contractors. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 157 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 11 - March 9, 2023
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for workforce development and land management activities associated with the maintenance of public natural lands with American YouthWorks, for a term of one year in an amount not to exceed $2,355,000. [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): Health and Environment, Government that Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 162 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 12 - March 9, 2023
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for water loss program review, analysis, and optimization with Black & Veatch Corporation, for a term of one year in an amount not to exceed $200,000. [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). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment, Government that Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 165 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 13 - March 9, 2023
Authorize negotiation and execution of Work Authorization No. 1 under a service contract with CBRE, Inc. for facility space programming and analysis, financial analysis, and real estate brokerage services for City facilities, increasing the contract amount not to exceed $955,000 and the term for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,243,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 143 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 14 - March 9, 2023
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable for the acquisition of a wastewater line easement comprising approximately 7,304 square feet (0.16 acre) and temporary working space easement comprising approximately 1,426 square feet (0.03 acre), being out of and a portion of Tract 1, First Resubdivision of The Brook, a subdivision of record in Book 62, Page 47, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 1824 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas, 78741, from Brook Apartments, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company, for a total amount not to exceed $222,700, including closing costs. District(s) Affected: District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-014, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 4.0 MB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 141 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 15 - March 9, 2023
Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple the property, located at 304 Cedarbrook Court, Austin, TX, 78753, 0.23 acres (approximately 9,940 square feet) of land from Wesley Powell and Devin Hennen in an amount not to exceed $756,400, including closing costs, establishing acquisition and relocation guidelines, and waiving requirements of City Code Chapter 14-3 (Relocation Benefits). District(s) Affected: District 7. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20230309-015, PDF, 477 KB, posted 3/23/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 20 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-015, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.3 MB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-015, Agenda Backup: Trail Alignment Map, PDF, 4.2 MB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 16 - March 9, 2023
Approve a resolution accepting the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Policy Plan; incorporating ETOD Policy Plan tools for the stations within the boundaries of the Northeast Austin District planning process; initiating amendments to Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to adopt elements of the ETOD Policy Plan; and initiating amendments to City Code Title 25. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20230309-016, PDF, 90.8 MB, posted 6/5/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-016, Agenda Backup: ATP Presentation, PDF, 228 KB, posted 3/7/2023
20230309-016, Agenda Backup: Attachment A, PDF, 24.2 MB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-016, Agenda Backup: Attachment B, PDF, 853 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-016, Agenda Backup: Committee Presentation, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 3/7/2023
20230309-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 57 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 67 KB, posted 3/8/2023
20230309-016, Agenda Backup: ETOD Policy Plan Work Session Briefing, PDF, 3.0 MB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-016, Agenda Backup: Memo from Housing and Planning Department, PDF, 1.4 MB, posted 3/7/2023
20230309-016, Agenda Backup: Proposed Amendment CM Ryan Alter, PDF, 178 KB, posted 3/8/2023
20230309-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 149 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-016, Agenda Late Backup: Amendment 1 CM Vela, PDF, 55 KB, posted 3/9/2023
20230309-016, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet 1 Redline Version CM Ellis, PDF, 144 KB, posted 3/9/2023
20230309-016, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet CM Alison Alter, PDF, 117 KB, posted 3/9/2023
Item 17 - March 9, 2023
Approve a resolution extending the current collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Austin Firefighters Association. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety, Government that Works for All.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20230309-017, PDF, 998 KB, posted 3/20/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 12 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-017, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 90 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 157 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 18 - March 9, 2023
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Community College District to provide HVAC and potentially other workforce training classes to the Austin community free of charge at the Turner-Roberts Recreation Center. District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All; Culture and Lifelong Learning; Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-018, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 226 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 146 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 19 - March 9, 2023
Approve an ordinance creating temporary navigation control zones on Lake Austin during the PGA Tour World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play event, and creating an offense. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20230309-019, PDF, 1.3 MB, posted 3/23/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-019, Agenda Backup: Exhibit 1 - Map, PDF, 447 KB, posted 3/2/2023
20230309-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 134 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 20 - March 9, 2023
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to accept and appropriate $60,000 in grant funds from the Texas Division of Emergency Management for the Montopolis Equitable Response and Recovery Project. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20230309-020, PDF, 403 KB, posted 3/23/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 14 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-020, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 75 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 21 - March 9, 2023
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation to review the design and support federal environmental clearance for the three segments of the Bergstrom Spur Urban Trail: Bergstrom West (Vinson Drive to South Congress Avenue); Bergstrom Central (South Congress Avenue to Todd Lane); and Bergstrom East (Todd Lane to East Riverside Drive). District(s) Affected: District 2, District 3, District 5. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20230309-021, PDF, 472 KB, posted 4/4/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 23 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-021, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 94 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 22 - March 9, 2023
Approve an application to create a Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD) and an ordinance establishing a South Congress Area PTMD. District(s) Affected: District 3, District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility, Safety, Government that Works for All, Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20230309-022, PDF, 15.2 MB, posted 4/6/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-022, Agenda Backup: BCNA Letter of Support, PDF, 124 KB, posted 3/7/2023
20230309-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-022, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 6.9 MB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-022, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support South Congress Improvement Association, PDF, 50 KB, posted 3/7/2023
20230309-022, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support South Congress Merchants Association, PDF, 248 KB, posted 3/7/2023
20230309-022, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 902 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 170 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 23 - March 9, 2023
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; amendments to board and commission bylaws; and approve an ordinance waiving Subsections (B) and (C) of City Code Section 2-1-22 (Membership Term and Limitation) for the individuals specified in the Ordinance.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20230309-023, PDF, 759 KB, posted 3/23/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-023, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27 KB, posted 3/8/2023
20230309-023, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 20 KB, posted 3/6/2023
20230309-023, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers V2, PDF, 116 KB, posted 3/8/2023
20230309-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 24 - March 9, 2023
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 related to disaggregation of substandard lots and lots that qualify for small-lot amnesty. Council Sponsors: Council Member José 'Chito' Vela, Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member José Velásquez.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20230309-024, PDF, 751 KB, posted 4/6/2023
Staff Responses to Council
20230309-024, Response - Staff Update, PDF, 110 KB, posted 8/26/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 26 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 25 - March 9, 2023
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish a charter review commission to propose amendments to the City Charter including, but not limited to, changes in petition requirements. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20230309-025, PDF, 2.3 MB, posted 3/28/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-025, Agenda Backup: Citizen Initiatives Report City Auditor, PDF, 327 KB, posted 2/27/2023
20230309-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 49 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 56 KB, posted 3/8/2023
20230309-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-025, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V3 Redline Version CM R Alter, PDF, 56 KB, posted 3/9/2023
Item 26 - March 9, 2023
Approve a resolution related to restarting the Austin Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. Council Sponsors: Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José Velásquez.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20230309-026, PDF, 783 KB, posted 3/29/2023
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20230309-026, PDF, 496 KB, posted 1/25/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 103 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-026, Agenda Late Backup: Amendment Redlined CM Vela, PDF, 298 KB, posted 3/9/2023
20230309-026, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet CM R Alter, PDF, 102 KB, posted 3/9/2023
Item 27 - March 9, 2023
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a plan to increase the number of direct-current fast charging stations for electric vehicles equitably throughout the City. Council Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, Council Member José 'Chito' Vela, Council Member Alison Alter.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20230309-027, PDF, 1.5 MB, posted 3/22/2023
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20230309-027, PDF, 243 KB, posted 10/18/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 80 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 45 KB, posted 3/2/2023
20230309-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-027, Agenda Late Backup: Amendment 1 CM Kelly, PDF, 55 KB, posted 3/9/2023
20230309-027, Agenda Late Backup: Amendment 2 CM Kelly, PDF, 33 KB, posted 3/9/2023
Item 28 - March 9, 2023
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance adopting Local Standards of Care for the Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Programs. (Suggested date and location: April 13, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment, Culture and Lifelong Learning.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 141 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 29 - March 9, 2023
Set a public hearing to receive citizen input on community needs concerning the City's Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Action Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373 for the City’s application for federal funding. (Suggested date: March 23, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701). Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 30 - March 9, 2023
Set a public hearing related to an application by AHFC-FC Norman Housing, LP, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development to be financed through the private activity bond program and to be known as Norman Commons, located at or near 3811 Tannehill Lane, Austin, Texas 78723, within the City. (Suggested date: Thursday, March 23, 2023, City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701). District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-030, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 85 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 161 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 31 - March 9, 2023
Set a public hearing related to an application by The Rhett, LP, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development to be financed through the private activity bond program to be known as The Rhett, located at or near 1000 East Yager Lane, Austin, Texas 78753, within the City. (Suggested date: Thursday, March 23, 2023, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701). District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-031, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 86 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 157 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 32 - March 9, 2023
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 relating to mitigation of wildfire risk. (Suggested date: Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701). Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for all; Health and Environment; Mobility; Safety.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 158 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 33 - March 9, 2023
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2023/20230309-ahfc.htm) .
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 34 - March 9, 2023
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution in accordance with Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26 to authorize a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as Pioneer Crossing Neighborhood Park to enable the Austin Transportation Department to construct and use approximately 9,574 square feet of permanent drainage easements as part of the East Braker Lane extension project. (Location: Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX 78701. District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment, Government that Works for All, Mobility.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20230309-034, PDF, 954 KB, posted 3/22/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-034, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 24 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-034, Agenda Backup: Exhibit, PDF, 78 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 146 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 35 - March 9, 2023
Discuss the employment, duties, and evaluation of the Interim City Manager (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 36 - March 9, 2023
Discuss personnel and legal issues related to the search for and appointment of a new city manager (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 37 - March 9, 2023
NPA-2022-0021.02 - Burleson & Ben White - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20061116-055, the East Riverside/Oltorf (Parker Lane) 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 3507 Burleson Road (Country Club West Watershed) from Single Family, Office and Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed February 28, 2023. Owner/Applicant: Stoneridge Capital Partners, LTD. Agent: Dunaway Associates (Vanessa Mendez). City Staff: Kathleen Fox, 512-974-7844. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 128 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-037, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4.5 MB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 38 - March 9, 2023
C14-2022-0203 - Riverside and Vargas - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6610 East Riverside Drive (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict) district zoning and East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Neighborhood Mixed Use Subdistrict) district zoning to East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict) district zoning, and to amend Figure 1-6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the entire lot in the Hub boundary, to Figure 1-7 (East Riverside Corridor Height Map) to designate the entire lot as 60 feet for an allowable height, and to Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map), to increase the maximum building height up to 120 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Staff Recommendation: To grant East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict) district zoning, and to amend Figure 1-6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the entire lot in the Hub boundary, to Figure 1-7 (East Riverside Corridor Height Map) to designate the entire lot as 60 feet for an allowable height, and to Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map), to increase the maximum building height up to 120 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on February 28, 2023. Owner/Applicant: East Riverside Drive UP, LLC (Shawn A.J. Gross). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-038, Agenda Backup: Commission Summary Action, PDF, 72 KB, posted 3/7/2023
20230309-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-038, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6.3 MB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 39 - March 9, 2023
C14-2022-0168 - Jollyville Oak Liquor Cabinet - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 12029 and 12041 Jollyville Road (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To zone from limited office (LO) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To forward without a recommendation due to lack of an affirmative vote. Owner/Applicant: Raju Malik and Sandeep Kaur. Agent: Husch Blackwell LLP (Micah King). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-039, Agenda Backup: Letters of Support, PDF, 6.2 MB, posted 3/7/2023
20230309-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-039, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4.1 MB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 40 - March 9, 2023
C14-2022-0170 - Dessau Ridge Development - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 1509 Dessau Ridge Lane (Harris Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To zone from limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning to multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Delta LTE LLC. Agent: ZIF Capital LLC (Zain Fidai). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 7.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20230309-040, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 3/23/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-040, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 234 KB, posted 3/7/2023
20230309-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-040, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 3.6 MB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 41 - March 9, 2023
NPA-2022-0023.03 - Berkman Residential - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070809-55 the University Hills/Windsor Park 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 6305 Berkman Drive (Fort Branch Watershed) from Higher Density Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Owners/Applicants: Lewis Douglas D CCL Revocable Trust. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Department (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20230309-041, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 3/23/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-041, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 569 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-041, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.8 MB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 42 - March 9, 2023
C14-2022-0104 - Berkman Residential - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6305 Berkman Drive (Fort Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from townhouse and condominium-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence high density district-neighborhood plan (MF-5-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily medium density residence-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence high density -conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owners/Applicants: Lewis Douglas D CCL Revocable Trust. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20230309-042, PDF, 2.4 MB, posted 3/28/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-042, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.6 MB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 2/24/2023
20230309-042, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4.2 MB, posted 2/24/2023
Item 43 - March 9, 2023
Approve a resolution declaring the Austin Trail of Lights to be a City co-sponsored event starting fiscal year 2023-24, directing the City Manager to add the Austin Trail of Lights to the list of City co-sponsored events for which fees are waived annually in the ordinance adopted with the budget, starting with fiscal year 2023-2024, and directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a 10-year co-sponsorship agreement, to include extension options, with the Trail of Lights Foundation. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, José ''Chito'' Vela.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20230309-043, PDF, 1.6 MB, posted 3/27/2023
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20230309-043, PDF, 149 KB, posted 9/17/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-043, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 91 KB, posted 3/3/2023
20230309-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125 KB, posted 3/3/2023
Item 44 - March 9, 2023
Approve a resolution initiating an amendment to City Code Section 25-2-582 (Commercial Highway (CH) District Regulations) eliminating the minimum required lot size in a zoning district that combines a commercial highway base district with a planned development area combining district and waiving any requirement for recommendation by the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee. Council Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, José ''Chito'' Vela, Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20230309-044, PDF, 692 KB, posted 4/6/2023
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20230309-044, PDF, 112 KB, posted 7/20/2023
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20230309-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 52 KB, posted 3/3/2023
20230309-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 3/3/2023
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