Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
February 13, 2025
Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
20250213, Regular City Council Meeting - Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 1.1 MB
Combined Agenda and Addendum, 1.2 MB
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 205 KB
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 141 KB
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 385 KB
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 6 KB
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 289 KB
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Agenda Items - February 13, 2025
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Item 1 - February 13, 2025
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of January 28, 2025 and regular meeting of January 30, 2025.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 2/6/2025
Item 2 - February 13, 2025
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards) to clarify board member and working group definitions; to revise provisions relating to waiver, service, eligibility, term, training, holdover, removal, qualification, officer election, authority to speak on behalf of a board, agenda approval, and communication methods in order to reflect current and best practices; and to add a residency requirement for the Animal Advisory Commission. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 95 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 3 - February 13, 2025
Authorize negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with the following independent school districts: Brackett, Carrizo Springs, Comstock, Cotulla, Crystal City, Eagle Pass, Knippa, La Pryor, Rocksprings, Sabinal, San Felipe Del Rio, Utopia, and Uvalde to permit their independently owned two-way radio subscriber units and other related communications equipment to connect to the Greater Austin-Travis County Regional Radio System (GATRRS) Master Site to facilitate interoperable and seamless radio communications with GATRRS users, each agreement with an initial term of up to 12 months, with automatic 12-month renewals unless terminated by one of the parties. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 4 - February 13, 2025
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with The Other Ones Foundation, Inc., for bridge housing services, which assists individuals experiencing homelessness find temporary housing and supportive services with an aim to transition to permanent housing, for an initial 18-month term beginning April 1, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $375,000, with four 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,375,000. Funding: $375,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Downtown Austin Community Court. Funding for the remaining agreement term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 5 - February 13, 2025
Authorize a contract for liquid polymer for thickening and dewatering sludge for Austin Water with Polydyne Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,000,000. Funding: $900,000 is available in Austin Water’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-005, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 191 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 6 - February 13, 2025
Authorize a contract for prefabricated and blank aluminum signs for all City departments with Vulcan Inc. d/b/a Vulcan Aluminum, Vulcan Signs, Vulcan Metal Stampings, for an initial term of two years and up to three one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,734,400. Funding: $466,800 is available in various City departments’ Operating Budgets. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-006, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 192 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 7 - February 13, 2025
Authorize a contract for firearm and toolmark examiner training services for the Forensic Science Department with Nichols Forensic Science Consulting, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $81,050. Funding: $81,050 is available in the Forensic Science Department’s Operating Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 8 - February 13, 2025
Authorize an amendment to a contract for the continued purchase of firearms and accessories for the Austin Police Department with ProForce Marketing, Inc. d/b/a ProForce Law Enforcement, to increase the amount by $900,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,900,000. Funding: $457,170 is available in the Austin Police Department’s Police State Gambling Asset Forfeiture Special Revenue Fund. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-008, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 194 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 9 - February 13, 2025
Authorize a contract for small business training for the Economic Development Department with Distance Learning Media, LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $120,000 is available in the Economic Development Department’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-009, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 191 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 10 - February 13, 2025
Authorize an amendment to a contract for construction services for the 2020 Bond Local Mobility Projects Construction II-IDIQ contract for the Transportation and Public Works Department with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, to increase the authorized amount by $1,250,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,250,000. Funding: $1,250,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-010, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 814 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-010, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 650 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 11 - February 13, 2025
Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Northwest Lift Station Improvements: Rock Harbor Force Main and Four Points #2 project, for Austin Water and to be managed by Capital Delivery Services, with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $4,224,497, plus a $422,450 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,646,947. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-011, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 625 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-011, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 706 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 12 - February 13, 2025
Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the In-Situ Wastewater Line Renewal Program (2025-2027) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for Austin Water with Insituform Technologies, LLC, in the amount of $1,250,000 for an initial one-year term with up to two one-year extension options of $1,250,000 each for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,750,000. Funding: $1,250,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Water. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-012, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 648 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 13 - February 13, 2025
Authorize a contract for electric system design software for Austin Energy with Spatial Business Systems, LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $253,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-013, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 191 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 14 - February 13, 2025
Authorize negotiation and execution of five contracts for engineering services for the CLMP375 2024 Localized Flood Analysis Rotation List with Lockwood Andrews, & Newnam, Inc.; HDR Engineering, Inc.; AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; Freese and Nichols, Inc.; and Edge Engineering, PLLC, for total contract amounts not to exceed $36,000,000. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. Additional funding is being pursued through a Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Fund grant.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-014, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 657 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 151 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 15 - February 13, 2025
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Family Eldercare, Inc. d/b/a Family Eldercare to provide rapid rehousing services to individuals experiencing homelessness, to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $882,435, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $5,682,105. Funding: $882,435 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Homeless Strategy Office Department’s Operating Budget. Additional funding is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 16 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution related to an application by Pathways at Santa Rita Courts West, LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for reconstruction of a development to be known as Pathways at Santa Rita Courts West, located at or near 2210 East 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78702, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20250213-016, PDF, 782 KB, posted 2/19/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-016, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 206 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 77 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-016, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 373 KB, posted 2/10/2025
20250213-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 17 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution related to an application by Austin Highland DMA Housing, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a new construction development to be known as Highland Commons, located at or near 618 East Highland Mall Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20250213-017, PDF, 785 KB, posted 2/19/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-017, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 206 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 197 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-017, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 373 KB, posted 2/10/2025
20250213-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 145 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 18 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution related to an application by Eberhart Senior Housing Limited Partnership, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for rehabilitation of a development to be known as Eberhart Place, located at or near 808 Eberhart Lane, Austin, Texas 78745, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20250213-018, PDF, 782 KB, posted 2/19/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-018, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 207 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 25 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-018, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 373 KB, posted 2/10/2025
20250213-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 19 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution related to an application by FC Crossroads Housing, LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for reconstruction of a development to be known as Crossroads Redevelopment, located at or near 8801 McCann Drive, Austin, Texas 78757, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20250213-019, PDF, 701 KB, posted 2/19/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-019, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 82 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 24 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-019, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 373 KB, posted 2/10/2025
20250213-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 146 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 20 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution related to an application by St. George Court Senior Housing, LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for the rehabilitation of a development to be known as St. George’s Court, located at or near 1443 Coronado Hills Drive, Austin, Texas 78752, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20250213-020, PDF, 784 KB, posted 2/19/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-020, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 208 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 76 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-020, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 373 KB, posted 2/10/2025
20250213-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 21 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution related to an application by HTG Cooper, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a new construction development to be known as The Cooper, located at or near 7612 Cooper Lane, Austin, Texas 78745, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-021, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 206 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 25 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-021, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 373 KB, posted 2/10/2025
20250213-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 150 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 22 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution related to an application by Waverly North, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits to rehabilitate a development to be known as Waverly North, located at or near 3710 Cedar Street, Austin, Texas 78705, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20250213-022, PDF, 757 KB, posted 2/19/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-022, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 190 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 25 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-022, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 373 KB, posted 2/10/2025
20250213-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 23 - February 13, 2025
Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services agreement with Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech, P.C. for services related to collective bargaining with the Austin Firefighters Association, Local 975 of the International Association of Fire Fighters in an amount not to exceed $185,000. Funding: $185,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Human Resources Department’s Operating Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 24 - February 13, 2025
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of public health services, for a seven-month term beginning on October 1, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $4,095,973 to be paid by the City.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 25 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Highway Safety Improvement Program, traffic signal project at the Harris Branch Parkway and Giles Lane intersection for a total estimated project cost of $878,189 with the City’s share of the costs estimated to be $193,688 plus any cost overruns. Funding: Funding for the City’s share of the cost in the amount of $193,688 is available in the Transportation and Public Works Department Capital Budget. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20250213-025, PDF, 310 KB, posted 2/19/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-025, Agenda Backup: Draf Resolution, PDF, 17 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-025, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 145 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 26 - February 13, 2025
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 12-3 (Metered and Pay Station Parking) and 12-5 (Stopping, Standing, and Parking) to modify the definitions of parking meter and parking space, remove placard requirements for unloading and loading in designated zones; provide for the use of commercial hangtag for loading; restrict certain uses of transit stops; provide for and modify parking restrictions related to loading and unloading, bicycle lanes, electric vehicle charging spaces, commercial delivery zones, passenger pickup and drop-off zones, resident only zones, and parking at a public recreation area or right-of-way closure area; modify the civil fines, costs, and fees for parking violations; and containing other provisions related thereto, in support of mobility and public safety. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-026, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 160 KB, posted 2/24/2025
20250213-026, Agenda Backup: Council Resolution 20240404-040, PDF, 2.5 MB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 503 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 588 KB, posted 2/10/2025
20250213-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance V2- Redline, PDF, 591 KB, posted 2/10/2025
20250213-026, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 244 KB, posted 2/11/2025
20250213-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 160 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 27 - February 13, 2025
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 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. 20250213-027, PDF, 730 KB, posted 2/24/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-027, Agenda Backup: Nominations & Waivers, PDF, 85 KB, posted 2/10/2025
20250213-027, Agenda Backup: Nominations & Waivers V2, PDF, 86 KB, posted 2/11/2025
20250213-027, Agenda Backup: Nominations & Waivers V3, PDF, 124 KB, posted 2/12/2025
20250213-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-027, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 64 KB, posted 2/12/2025
Item 28 - February 13, 2025
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to the 2025 Austin Women's March held at Huston-Tillotson University on January 18, 2025. Council Sponsors: Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-028, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 203 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 29 - February 13, 2025
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to Cupid's Undie Run to be held at the Kung Fu Saloon on February 22, 2025. Council Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member José Velásquez.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-029, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 787 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 30 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to amend the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan to remove the property located at 1201 Tinnin Ford Road, Austin, Texas and waiving the requirement for recommendation by the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee. Council Sponsors: Council Member José Velásquez, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20250213-030, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 2/20/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 33 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 31 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution relating to the establishment of the Downtown Austin Strategic Initiative to track, oversee, coordinate, implement, and identify any additional funding needed for all projects and programs within and impacting downtown Austin, focusing on mobility and infrastructure, music and arts, cultural and historical assets, economic and workforce development, public safety, homelessness, and parks and greenspace. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20250213-031, PDF, 2.3 MB, posted 2/19/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-031, Agenda Backup: CM Siegel Motion Sheet, PDF, 98 KB, posted 2/11/2025
20250213-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 49 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 68 KB, posted 2/11/2025
20250213-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V2- Redline, PDF, 69 KB, posted 2/11/2025
20250213-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V3, PDF, 78 KB, posted 2/12/2025
20250213-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V3- Redline, PDF, 78 KB, posted 2/12/2025
20250213-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 32 - February 13, 2025
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Hindu Student Association's University of Texas Austin Diwali 2024 event held at the University of Texas at Austin's Main Mall on October 25, 2024. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20250213-032, PDF, 422 KB, posted 2/24/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-032, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-032, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 870 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 33 - February 13, 2025
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to Downtown Austin Alliance's Holiday Stroll held on Congress Avenue on December 7, 2024. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-033, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 1.4 MB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 34 - February 13, 2025
Approve an amendment to Article 2 (Purpose and Duties) of the Resource Management Commission’s bylaws to add the following to its scope of review and on which it advises Council: recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority. Council Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-034, Agenda Backup: Amendment Overview, PDF, 805 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-034, Agenda Backup: Committee Report, PDF, 141 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-034, Agenda Backup: Revised Bylaws, PDF, 711 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 35 - February 13, 2025
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-168 (Resource Management Commission) to add “recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority” as an item the Commission shall review and analyze and as a subject on which the Commission shall advise council. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Council Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20250213-035, PDF, 888 KB, posted 2/24/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-035, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 160 KB, posted 2/24/2025
20250213-035, Agenda Backup: Committee Action Report, PDF, 706 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-035, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 58 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-035, Agenda Backup: Revised Bylaws, PDF, 755 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 36 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution reappointing Amit Motwani to the Central Health Board of Managers. Council Sponsors: Public Health Committee .
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-036, Agenda Backup: Committee Report, PDF, 141 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-036, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 12 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 37 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Corridor Program Project - East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard / Farm to Market Road (FM) 969 and the 2020 Bond Substandard Streets - Johnny Morris project for the public use of street right-of-way and construction, shared-use path route, and landscaping within the project areas to address congestion and enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, requiring the acquisition of approximately 1.017 acres (44,284 square feet) of street right-of-way and 0.2199 acres (9,578 square feet) of lateral support (slope) easement, being out of and a portion of James Burleson Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 4, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being out of that tract described as 33 acres (Tract 1) conveyed to Barelysola, LLC by warranty deed with vendor’s lien, executed October 28, 2021, as recorded in Document No. 2021241992, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $36,805 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners’ award. The owner of the needed property is Barelysola, LLC. The property is located at 7000 FM 969, Austin, Texas 78724. The general route of the Corridor Program Project - East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard / FM 969 is along FM 969 between US 183 and Decker Lane. The general route of the 2020 Bond Substandard Streets - Johnny Morris project is along Johnny Morris Road between Loyola Lane and FM 969. Funding: $36,805 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20250213-037, PDF, 6.3 MB, posted 2/19/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-037, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 25 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-037, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-037, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 2.2 MB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-037, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.5 MB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 38 - February 13, 2025
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Director’s meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following the adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council will reconvene.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 39 - February 13, 2025
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Director’s meeting of the Austin Housing Public Facilities Corporation (AHPFC). Following the adjournment of the AHPFC Board meeting, the City Council will reconvene.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 40 - February 13, 2025
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application by AMTEX Manor Fund LP, or an affiliated entity, for 4% Low Income Housing Tax credits for the construction of a multi-family development to be financed through the private activity bond program and to be known as Manor Apartments, located within the City at or near 6705 Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78723. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20250213-040, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 2/13/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-040, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 232 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-040, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 85 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 41 - February 13, 2025
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create exceptions for providing an erosion hazard zone analysis and increasing the distance for erosion hazard zones along the Colorado River below Longhorn Dam. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 146 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-041, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 138 KB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 42 - February 13, 2025
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) related to development regulations applicable to residential re-subdivisions and to multi-family residential site development of five to sixteen units.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-042, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance- PC Version, PDF, 793 KB, posted 2/7/2025
20250213-042, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance- Updated Staff Recommendation, PDF, 739 KB, posted 2/7/2025
20250213-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-042, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 407 KB, posted 2/7/2025
Item 43 - February 13, 2025
C14-2024-0069 - AM Station - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Road (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning and community commercial-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (GR-CO-DB90) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning and community commercial-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (GR-CO-DB90) combining district zoning. Owner: Arabon Real Estate, LLC. Applicant: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-043, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2.8 MB, posted 2/4/2025
20250213-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-043, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.7 MB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 44 - February 13, 2025
C14-2024-0004 - Stout House Patio - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6406 North IH 35 Service Road Southbound, Suite 1700 (Tannehill Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: LED-LINC-LLC. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.5 MB, posted 2/4/2025
20250213-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-044, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4.4 MB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 45 - February 13, 2025
NPA-2024-0005.01 - Saxon Acres 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 010927-05 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 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds) from Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation: To deny Multifamily Residential land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Owner/Applicant: Saxon Acres, LLC. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-045, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4.5 MB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 46 - February 13, 2025
C14-2024-0099 - Saxon 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Saxon Acres LLC. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-046, Agenda Backup: Neighborhood Postponement Request, PDF, 602 KB, posted 2/7/2025
20250213-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-046, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.4 MB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 47 - February 13, 2025
C14-86-069(RCT) - 7910 Burleson Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination on property locally known as 7910, 7914, 7914 1/2 and 7920 Burleson Road (Onion Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To terminate the public restrictive covenant associated with Case No. C14-86-069. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant termination associated with Case No. C14-86-069. Owner/Applicant: Felter Investments LTD (Brenda Horton). Agent: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Restrictive Covenant Termination, PDF, 894 KB, posted 2/7/2025
20250213-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-047, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4.5 MB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 48 - February 13, 2025
C14-2024-0164 - Club Corona - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 10503 North Lamar Boulevard (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Ponce Noe Ramses. Agent: Lenworth Consulting, LLC (Nash Gonzales, Jr.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-048, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 6.0 MB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-048, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 8.5 MB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 49 - February 13, 2025
C14-72-204(RCA6) - 1500 Faro Drive-RCA - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment on property locally known as 1500 Faro Drive (Country Club East and Country Club West Watersheds). Applicant Request: To amend the public restrictive covenant associated with Case No. C14-72-204. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant amendment associated with Case No. C14-72-204. Owner/Applicant: Fairfield Paradise Oaks LP (Cliff McDaniel). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-049, Agenda Backup: Additional Public Comment, PDF, 710 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Restrictive Covenant Amendment, PDF, 368 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-049, Agenda Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 2.3 MB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-049, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 8.9 MB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 50 - February 13, 2025
NPA-2024-0015.01 - Gunter Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 021107-Z-11 the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 1143 3/4, 1145, and 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Owner/Applicant: RCG Gunter, LLC and REAL Holdings, LLC. Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-050, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.9 MB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-050, Agenda Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 619 KB, posted 2/7/2025
20250213-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-050, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6.8 MB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 51 - February 13, 2025
C14-2024-0109 - Gunter Street Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1143 3/4, 1145, and 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning and multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning and multifamily residence medium density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC. Applicant: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-051, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 4.9 MB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-051, Agenda Backup: Motion Sheet, PDF, 10 KB, posted 2/13/2025
20250213-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20250213-051, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.7 MB, posted 1/31/2025
Item 52 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution recognizing the 150th anniversaries of Huston-Tillotson University and Ebenezer Baptist Church, and directing the City Manager to expedite visibility and accessibility efforts, including lighting improvements, street banners, and signage within the African American Cultural Heritage District. Council Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Kirk Watson.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20250213-052, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 2/20/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-052, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 88 KB, posted 2/6/2025
20250213-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 2/6/2025
Item 53 - February 13, 2025
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20240829-138 to permit Council to remove members appointed to the Bond Election Advisory Task Force who were appointed by any council members whose term ended in January of 2025, in accordance with City Code Subsections 2-1-21(A) and (J), to permit Council to fill any vacancies in accordance with Clause C of Resolution 20240829-138, and to provide that newly appointed Task Force members serve until removed by Council or until the Task Force has submitted its final recommendations to the Mayor and Council and the Task Force has disbanded. Council Sponsors: Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Marc Duchen, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Krista Laine.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20250213-053, PDF, 426 KB, posted 2/19/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250213-053, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 19 KB, posted 2/6/2025
20250213-053, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 23 KB, posted 2/12/2025
20250213-053, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V2- Redline, PDF, 23 KB, posted 2/12/2025
20250213-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 2/6/2025
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