Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
March 27, 2025: Agenda
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Agenda Items - March 27, 2025
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The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.
9:00 AM – Proclamations
Proclamation – Vaccines For Children – To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes
Proclamation – National Procurement Month – To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes
Proclamation – The Healing Project – To be presented by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison
Proclamation – Gloria Bedolla Day – To be presented by Council Member José Velásquez
Proclamation – Nowruz Day – To be presented by Council Member José “Chito” Vela
10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Item 1
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of February 25, 2025, regular meeting of February 27, 2025, and regular meeting of March 6, 2025.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 B, posted 3/14/2025
Animal Services Office
Item 2
Approve a resolution adopting the Animal Services Office Strategic Plan that will provide guidance for operating the Austin Animal Center. Funding: Approval of the strategic plan has no immediate fiscal impact. The future impact will be determined as specific strategies and projects are identified and presented to City Council for implementation.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 34 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-002, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 4 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129 B, posted 3/14/2025
Austin Energy
Item 3
Authorize an increase in authority to the previously approved interlocal agreement for construction projects involving a jointly owned transmission infrastructure project between Austin Energy, the Lower Colorado River Authority, and the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation from an amount not to exceed $24,000,000 to an amount not to exceed $52,000,000. Funding: $52,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115 B, posted 3/14/2025
Austin Water
Item 4
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Water Operating Fund (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to increase transfers in from the Reclaimed Water Capital Improvement Program Fund by $2,000,000 and increase transfers out to the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund by $5,000,000; and amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to increase transfers in by $5,000,000 from the Austin Water Operating fund and by $2,215,206 from unspent Texas Water Development Board loan proceeds and increase appropriations by $7,215,206 to defease and redeem outstanding Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds. Funding: Funding is available in the ending balances of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Water operating funds. Related to Item #11.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-004, Agenda Backup: CUR Operating Fiscal Note, PDF, 140 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 20 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-004, Agenda Backup: Operating Fiscal Note, PDF, 144 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 B, posted 3/14/2025
Aviation
Item 5
Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. for certain premises consisting of approximately 1,466 square feet of building space and related improvements for office use and support of its ground handling operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of one year, with a one-year renewal option. Funding: This item is projected to result in approximately $12,828 in additional revenue for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Aviation Department’s Operating Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 148 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 6
Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Global Aviation Services, LLC d/b/a Primeflight GSE Maintenance for certain premises consisting of approximately 2,458 square feet of building space and related improvements for its aircraft maintenance operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of five years, with a renewal option for an additional one-year term. Funding: This item is projected to result in approximately $21,508 in additional revenue for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Aviation Department’s Operating Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129 B, posted 3/14/2025
Communications and Technology Management
Item 7
Authorize increased funding to the Greater Austin Area Telecommunications Network Agency Interlocal Agreement for the City’s share of the variable and joint project costs by $7,983,694 for the remaining term of the agreement, for a total amount not to exceed $19,665,914. Funding: $767,461 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget of the Communications and Technology Management Department, $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget of the Transportation Public Works Department, and $290,000 is available in the Transportation Public Works Department’s Capital Expense Budget. Funding for subsequent years’ expenditures will be contingent upon available funding in future year budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115 B, posted 3/14/2025
Convention Center
Item 8
Authorize negotiation and execution of a three-party agreement with the Austin Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation and the Visitors Bureau d/b/a Visit Austin to manage the Austin Tourism Public Improvement District (District) by administering the assessments and providing and contracting for services and improvements for the District for a ten-year term beginning January 1, 2025, in amounts paid out of District assessments to compensate the corporation and Visit Austin for their administrative costs in accordance with the District service plan. Funding: Funding will be available out of the estimated District assessment collections in the service plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 of $29.7 million.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 9
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20241212-005 to replace Exhibit A showing the geographic area of the City designated as Project Financing Zone Number One, City of Austin, Texas, to clarify that the zone only includes property in the City of Austin. Funding: This item may result in increased revenue for eligible City projects from certain State hotel associated tax revenues.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-009, Agenda Backup: Amended Exhibit A, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 32 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 3/14/2025
Economic Development Department
Item 10
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Saya Woolfalk Studio, LLC for artwork for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Tunnel Art in Public Places Project for a total agreement amount not to exceed $5,800,000. Funding: $5,800,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Aviation Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 11
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Jim Campbell d/b/a White Light Inc. for artwork for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Barbara Jordan Terminal-Tunnel Interface Art in Public Places Project for a total agreement amount not to exceed $2,400,000. Funding: $2,400,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Aviation Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 12
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with Yvette Mayorga for artwork for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Tunnel Interface Art in Public Places Project for a total agreement amount not to exceed $2,400,000. Funding: $2,400,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Aviation Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 3/14/2025
Financial Services
Item 13
Approve a resolution authorizing the defeasance of certain outstanding Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, including authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement, and related documents. Funding: $40,215,206 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund. Related to Item #4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 162 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 B, posted 3/14/2025
Financial Services- Contracts
Item 14
Authorize a contract for campus closed-circuit television onsite preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for the Department of Aviation with Convergint Technologies, LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,755,002. Funding: $408,007 is available in the Department of Aviation’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-014, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 192 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 15
Authorize a contract for an electric utility depreciation rate study for Austin Energy with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $175,000. Funding: $175,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Fiscal Yeat 2024-2025 Operating Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 16
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued Veritas-Netbackup products and services for Austin Energy with TEQSYS, Inc., to increase the amount by $1,500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,800,000. Funding: $1,500,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-016, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 192 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 17
Authorize a contract for comprehensive management of Austin Energy’s IBM software portfolio for Austin Energy with CDW, LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, in an amount not to exceed $27,065,000. Funding: $3,584,461 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-017, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 191 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-017, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 636 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 18
Authorize a contract for airfield lighting, signage, and original equipment manufacturer replacement parts for the Department of Aviation with ADB Safegate Americas Holding, Inc., for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,307,805. Funding: $500,000 is available in the Department of Aviation’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
District(s): District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 19
Authorize amendments to two contracts for continued overhead distribution electrical services for Austin Energy with Linetec Services, LLC, and Renegade Group, LLC, to increase the amounts by $18,000,000 for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $54,000,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: $18,000,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Capital Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-019, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 194 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-019, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 646 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 20
Authorize a contract for service updates and repairs at District Cooling Plant #2 for Austin Energy with Texas Airsystems, LLC d/b/a Texas Airsystems, in an amount not to exceed $3,209,924. Funding: $3,209,924 is available in Austin Energy’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget.
District(s): District 7.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 21
Authorize a contract for wastewater flow monitoring for Austin Water with RJN Group, Inc., for an initial term of four years with up to four 1-year extension options for a total amount not to exceed $18,400,000. Funding: $2,300,000 is available in Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-021, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 192 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 22
Authorize a contract for a mobile medium voltage switchgear breaker for Austin Water with Graybar Electric Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $159,893. Funding: $159,893 is available in Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 23
Authorize a contract for Waller Creek Tunnel dewatering, sediment, and debris removal for the Watershed Protection Department with National Power Rodding Corp. d/b/a Carylon Corp., for an initial term of two years with up to two 2-year extension options, for a total amount not to exceed $5,800,000. Funding: $966,666 is available in the Watershed Protection Department’s Capital Budget. Funding for remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-023, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 191 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 24
Authorize a contract for the purchase of sign face materials for the Transportation and Public Works Department with Forwawteh I Kalloh d/b/a Greenville Enterprises LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,150,000. Funding: $153,333 is available in the Transportation and Public Works Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-024, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 191 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 25
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued equipment rentals, related products, and services for the Fleet Mobility Services Department with HERC Rentals Inc. d/b/a Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, to increase the amount by $3,500,000 and extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $10,292,000. Funding: $3,500,000 is available in the Fleet Mobility Services Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-025, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 125 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 26
Authorize four contracts for mowing and maintenance of medians, right-of-ways, and urban trails for use by all City departments with Abescape Group LLC, Green World Care Inc., Unity Contractor Services, Inc., and Yellowstone Landscape - Central Inc. d/b/a Yellowstone Landscape each for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,920,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $924,000 is available in various City departments’ Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budgets. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-026, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 190 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 27
Authorize amendments to three contracts for continued pesticides and fertilizer for the Parks and Recreation Department with BWI Companies Inc. d/b/a BWI Schulingburg, N-Gulf LLC d/b/a Ameriturf, and Marubeni America Corporation d/b/a Helena-Agri Enterprises, LLC aka Helena Chemical Company to increase the amounts by $315,000 for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $2,016,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $315,000 is available in the Parks and Recreation Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-027, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 193 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 28
Authorize a contract for brush clearing on water quality protection lands managed by Austin Water for Austin Water with Summitt Forests, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,750,000. Funding: $175,000 is available in Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-028, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 50 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 29
Authorize a contract for softball umpire services for the Parks and Recreation Department with Austin Softball Umpires Assn, for an initial term of three years with two one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,200,000. Funding: $220,000 is available in the Parks and Recreation Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-029, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 191 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 30
Ratify execution of a contract for construction services for the Shoal Creek Trail Fifth Street to Sixth Street Rehabilitation Project for the Parks and Recreation Department with Jay Reese Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $539,095. Funding: $539,095 is available in Parks and Recreation Department’s Capital Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 31
Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) Construction Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for Transportation and Public Works Department with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $2,000,000 for an initial one-year term, with four one-year extension options of $2,500,000 each, for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,000,000. Funding: $2,000,000 is available in Transportation and Public Works Department Capital Budget. Funding for the remaining contract extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-031, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 642 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 149 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 32
Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Safe Streets and Roads For All Concrete Construction Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for Transportation and Public Works with Alpha Paving Industries, LLC, in the amount of $4,000,000 for an initial one-year term, with four one-year extension options of $4,000,000 each, for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,000,000. Funding: $4,000,000 is available in Transportation and Public Works Department Capital Budget. Funding for the remaining contract extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-032, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 687 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 151 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 33
Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Boggy Creek Lift Station Force Main Extension Project for Austin Water with Cash Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $15,063,376, plus a $1,506,338 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $16,569,714. Funding: $16,569,714 is available in the Austin Water Capital Budget.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-033, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 904 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-033, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 694 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 34
Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Davis WTP Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Improvements Projects for Austin Water with Prime Controls, L.P., in the amount of $8,986,951, plus a $898,695 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,885,646. Funding: $9,885,646 is available in the Austin Water Capital Budget.
District(s): District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-034, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 335 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-034, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 703 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 35
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for engineering services for the Country Club Creek Wastewater Improvements Project, for Austin Water and the Watershed Protection Department, with HDR Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,200,000. Funding: $2,144,000 is available in the Austin Water Capital Budget. $1,056,000 is available in the Watershed Protection Department Capital Budget.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-035, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 942 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-035, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 644 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 149 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 36
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for engineering services for George Washington Carver Museum Facility Expansion 1A & 1B Project for the Parks and Recreation Department with Perkins & Will, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $1,500,000 is available in the Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget.
District(s): District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-036, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 659 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 134 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 37
Authorize additional authorization for the contract for construction services for the Polybutylene Water Services Replacement Program Project for Austin Water with Austin Underground, Inc., to increase the amount by $864,030, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $10,434,354. Funding: $10,434,354 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
District(s): District 3, District 5, District 6, District 8, District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-037, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 666 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 38
Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the MLK/Heflin/Springdale Intersection Improvements Project for Transportation and Public Works with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $2,598,716, plus a $259,988 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,858,588. Funding: $2,858,588 is available in the the Transportation and Public Works Department Capital Budget.
District(s): District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-038, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 698 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 133 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 39
Authorize a contract for forecast costs and collections software for Capital Delivery Services with Ernst & Young U.S., LLP, for an initial term of one year with up to one one-year extension option in an amount not to exceed $820,000. Funding: $520,000 is available in the Capital Delivery Services Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-039, Agenda Backup: Contract Detail, PDF, 190 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 40
Authorize an amendment to the contract for professional design and engineering services for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment and Expansion Project with LMN | Page, a joint venture, for the Austin Convention Center Department in the amount of $45,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $110,000,000. Funding: $110,000,000 is available in the Austin Convention Center Department’s Capital Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-040, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 515 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-040, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 422 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 B, posted 3/14/2025
Financial Services - Real Estate
Item 41
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 3.708 acres (161,521 square feet) of Sidewalk, Trail, and Recreational easement generally located along the northside of the Remington House apartment complex at 600 Barwood Park, Austin, Texas 78753, from C. F. Remington House Associates Limited Partnership, a Texas limited partnership, for a total amount not to exceed $1,047,000 including closing costs. Funding: $1,047,000 is available in the Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-041, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 7 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-041, Agenda Backup: Map WPD, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 42
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple approximately 2.154 acres (93,828 square feet) situated in the William Cannon League No. 19, Travis County, Texas, generally located at 601 North Bluff Drive, Austin, Texas 78745 and being the first tract more particularly described by metes and bounds in the Warranty Deed recorded in Volume 11699, Page 281, Real Property Records, Travis County, Texas, from Kathryn J. Griffin, Independent Executor of the Will, Codicil and of the Estate of Maria Celeste Costley, Deceased, for a total amount not to exceed $510,000 including closing costs. Funding: $510,000 is available in the Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget.
District(s): District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-042, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 4 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-042, Agenda Backup: Map WPD, PDF, 9 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 128 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 43
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple approximately 5.4019 acres being Lots 1 (0.5901 acres), 2 (0.3881 acres), 12 (3.6807 acres) and 13 (0.7430 acres), Block A, Brook Hollow Addition Section 2, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 99, Page(s) 46 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas generally located at 2805 Metcalfe Road, 2809 Metcalfe Road, and 2620 Burleson Road, Austin, Texas from Country Club Creek LLC for a total amount not to exceed $1,345,000 including closing costs. Funding: $1,345,000 is available in the Parks and Recreation Department, Watershed Protection Department, Transportation and Public Works Department, and Austin Water’s Capital Budgets.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-043, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-043, Agenda Backup: Map WPD, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112 B, posted 3/14/2025
Fire
Item 44
Approve a resolution authorizing the extension of line of duty injury leave of absence for Austin Fire Department Firefighter Juwan Johnson through December 31, 2025. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. This position’s salary and benefits are included in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Fire Department Operating Budget. Overtime costs for position backfill associated with this vacancy are covered in overtime budget projections.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 24 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112 B, posted 3/14/2025
Housing
Item 45
Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance of multi-family private activity bonds by Austin Affordable PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, in an amount not to exceed $40,000,000 to finance, in part, the new construction of an affordable rental development to be known as Bridge at Treeline and located at or near 12201 Heatherly Drive, Austin, Texas, 78747. Funding: This item does not require financial contribution from the City and has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-045, Agenda Backup: Backup-Funding Source, PDF, 104 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-045, Agenda Backup: Backup-Related Hearing MInutes, PDF, 977 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 26 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130 B, posted 3/14/2025
Law
Item 46
Approve a settlement in Estela Angelica Lucas Lopez v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-23-000929 in 455th District Court, Travis County, Texas. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Liability Reserve Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 B, posted 3/14/2025
Planning
Item 47
Approve a resolution appointing a member to the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 1 board of directors as provided for in the consent agreement with Pilot Knob MUD No. 1. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 708 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 B, posted 3/14/2025
Public Health
Item 48
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with The SAFE Alliance d/b/a SAFE to manage the City-owned domestic violence shelter, to add one-time funds in the amount of $125,000 to the term ending on September 30, 2025, and add two extension options each in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $12,225,000. Funding: $125,000 is available in the Austin Public Health Department Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund. Funding for the remaining term of the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 49
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Central Texas Food Bank Inc. to provide services to college students in Austin/Travis County with limited access to food, to add one 12-month term, through March 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $157,500, and add one additional extension option in an amount not to exceed $157,500, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $587,500. Funding: $157,500 is available in the Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining term of the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 50
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Austin/Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center d/b/a Integral Care to provide services to low-income individuals with substance misuse issues in Austin/Travis County for a 12-month term, through March 31, 2026, to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $229,924 and add one additional 12-month extension for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,379,544. Funding: $229,924 is available in the Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining term of the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 51
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Texas Harm Reduction Alliance to provide services to low-income individuals with substance misuse issues in Austin/Travis County for a 12-month term, through March 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $684,085, and add one additional extension option in an amount not to exceed $684,085, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $4,454,510. Funding: $684,085 is available in the Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining term of the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 52
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment with Central Texas Community Health Centers d/b/a CommUnity Care to provide services to low-income individuals with substance misuse issues in Austin/Travis County for a 12-month term, through March 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $203,111, and add one 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $203,111 for a total revised agreement amount not to exceed $1,218,666. Funding: $203,111 is available in the Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining term of the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 53
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to accept and appropriate $743,550 in additional funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Ending the HIV EpidemicPS24-0047: High Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs for Health Departments grant. Funding: $743,550 is available from the Texas Department of State Health Services. A City funding match is not required. A fiscal note is attached.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-053, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-053, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 730 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 134 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 54
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to accept and appropriate $300,000 in grant funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Disease Intervention Specialists Supplemental Workforce Grant. Funding: $300,000 is available from the Texas Department of State Health Services. A City funding match is not required. A fiscal note is attached.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-054, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 111 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 55
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Project Transitions, Inc. to provide HIV-related primary care, medications, and critical support services to people living with HIV for a 12-month term, through February 28, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $238,911, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $898,911. Funding: $238,911 is available in the Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 56
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with AIDS Services Austin d/b/a Vivent Health to provide HIV-related primary care, medications, and critical support services to people living with HIV for a 12-month term, through February 28, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $99,206, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $750,696. Funding: $99,206 is available in the Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 B, posted 3/14/2025
Transportation and Public Works
Item 57
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Lakeline Boulevard Expansion project from Lyndhurst Boulevard to Parmer Lane for a total estimated project cost of $22,623,372 with the City’s share of the costs estimated to be $4,918,124 plus any cost overruns. Funding in the amount of $4,918,124 for the City’s share of the cost is available in Transportation and Public Works’ Capital Budget.
District(s): District 6.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-057, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 67 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-057, Agenda Backup: Exhibit 1, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-057, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 113 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item(s) from Council
Item 58
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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 59
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to amend City Code Chapter 4-2 (Alarm Systems) to create a requirement for alarm system installers to verify if an alarm site has an alarm permit, create a verification requirement for burglar alarm monitoring services before the City responds to a burglar alarm, create an in-person conference requirement for alarm permit holders, modify the conditions for which an alarm permit can be revoked, add notification requirements when a permit is revoked, consider programs and policies related to voluntary registration of private security cameras for police access during public safety emergencies; and to review and recommend changes to current policies and procedures to reduce the number of false alerts from burglar and fire alarm systems.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Mike Siegel.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-059, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 65 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 60
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to IMOMS' Women's Mind at Ease Conference to be held at Delores Duffie Recreation Center on April 25, 2025.
Sponsors: Council Member José Velásquez, Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-060, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-060, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 782 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 61
Approve an ordinance modifying City Code Section 25-10-157 (Special Event Signs) to allow permits to be issued for various types and sizes of special event signs related to the Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game and related events to be held July 16-23, 2025, hosted by Austin FC.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Mike Siegel.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-061, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 94 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 62
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) for the design and construction of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhancement and Expansion Project.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-062, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 40 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 63
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to establish a land use and regulations allowing a property to be used for life science in certain zoning districts.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-063, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 24 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 B, posted 3/14/2025
Non-Consent
Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s)
Item 64
Approve a resolution reappointing Amit Motwani to the Central Health Board of Managers.
Sponsors: Public Health Committee .
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-064, Agenda Backup: Committee Report, PDF, 141 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-064, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 12 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 65
Approve a resolution appointing Ayo Akande to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Funding: This item requests the appointment of an individual to a City commission and has no fiscal impact.
Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-065, Agenda Backup: Committee Report, PDF, 528 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-065, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 13 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 B, posted 3/14/2025
Eminent Domain
Item 66
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Little Walnut Creek - 800 Hermitage Water Quality Improvement Project for the public use of water quality infrastructure, requiring the acquisition of approximately 0.455 acres (19,841 square feet) in fee simple of Lot 1, Block A, Heritage Hills Section One, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 18, Page 98, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, less and except: 0.0727 of one acre being a portion of Lot 1, Block A, Heritage Hills Section One, granted to the State of Texas, filed March 17, 2023, recorded in Document Number 2023027379, Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $198,410 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioners’ award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is F9 Properties, LLC. The property is located at 800 Hermitage Drive, Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is limited to North Interstate 35 frontage road and Hermitage Drive. Funding: $198,410 is available in the Watershed Protection Department’s Capital Budget.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-066, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 31 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-066, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-066, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 5 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 67
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Little Walnut Creek-800 Hermitage Water Quality Improvement Project for the public use of drainage and trail improvements, requiring the acquisition of approximately 0.1566 of one acre (6,822 square feet) of drainage and trail easement, being out of and a portion of out of the J.P. Wallace Survey No. 57, Abstract No. 789, in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of Lot 4 Courtland Place II. A subdivision of record in Book 78, Page 352, Plat records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 4 conveyed to F9 Properties, LLC (formally known as ANO, LLC) by Special Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien, as recorded in Document Number 200411789, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $63,990 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is F9 Properties, LLC (formerly known as ANO, LLC). The property is located at 8627 North Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is limited to the North Interstate Highway 35 frontage road and Hermitage Drive. Funding: $63,990 is available in the Watershed Protection Department’s Capital Budget.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-067, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 31 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-067, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-067, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 68
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Williamson Creek Interceptor Project for the public use of increasing the capacity of a wastewater tunnel to accommodate future growth in the Williamson Creek basin, requiring the acquisition of approximately 0.019 acres (840 square foot) of wastewater easement, and approximately 0.184 acres (8,028 square foot) of temporary working space easement, being out of and a portion of a 2.620 acre tract having been described to 4811 SoCo, LP by instrument of record in Document Number 2021101584 recorded in the Official Public Record of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $65,060, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is 4811 SoCo, LP. The property is located at 5001 Wasson Road, Austin, Texas 78745. The general route of the project is along Williamson Creek from South 1st Street to South Pleasant Valley Road. Funding: $65,060 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-068, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 24 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-068, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 3 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-068, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 3 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-068, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 69
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Williamson Creek Interceptor Project for the public use of increasing the capacity of a wastewater tunnel to accommodate future growth in the Williamson Creek basin, requiring the acquisition of approximately 0.305 acres (13,286 square foot) of wastewater easement, and approximately 0.310 acres (13,508 square foot) of temporary working space easement, being out of and a portion of a 2.320 acre tract having been described to 4811 SoCo, LP by instrument of record in Document Number 2021101584 recorded in the Official Public Record of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $166,049, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is 4811 SoCo, LP. The property is located at 4917 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78745. The general route of the project is along Williamson Creek from South First Street to South Pleasant Valley Road. Funding: $166,049 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-069, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 25 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-069, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 3 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-069, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 3 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-069, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 4 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 70
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Cap Ex South, CKT987&1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 requiring relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program, requiring the acquisition of a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of 0.3067 of one acre (13,358 square foot), an Access Easement, consisting of 0.0979 of one acre (4,266 square foot), and a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0132 of one acre (575 square foot) of land out of the Santiago Del Valle survey, Abstract No.24, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 4B, resubdivision of Lot 4, Block “A” South Bend Subdivision, a subdivision recorded September 2, 2003 in Document No. 200300231, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $863,894 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Dario P. Gonzalez. The property is located at 8625 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745. The general route of the project is along Interstate Highway 35 from Texas State Highway 71 south to Texas State Highway 45. Funding: $863,894 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.
District(s): District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-070, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 25 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-070, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-070, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-070, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-070, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 71
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Cap Ex South, CKT987 & 1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 requiring relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program, requiring the acquisition of a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of approximately 0.168 acres (7,319 square feet) easement out of the Santiago Del Valle survey, abstract 24, Travis County Texas being a portion of Lot 23, Block “A”, Circle “S” Ridge Section 1, a Subdivision recorded in Book 4, Page 285 Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, a portion of said lot 23 (Tract II) conveyed to Long Real Estate Holdings, LLC by Warranty Dead with vendor’s lien dated November 27, 2012, as recorded in document no. 2012202489, official public records, Travis Conty, Texas, currently appraised at $1,026,386 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Long Real Estate Holdings, LLC. The property is located at 7008 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745. The general route of the project is along Interstate Highway 35 from Texas State Highway 71 south to Texas State Highway 45. Funding: $1,026,386 is available in Capital Budget of Austin Energy.
District(s): District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-071, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 654 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-071, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-071, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-071, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 72
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Cap Ex South, CKT987 & 1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 requiring relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program, requiring the acquisition of a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of 0.584 of one acre (25,438 square foot, consisting of two parts, part 1 consisting of 2,562 square feet and part 2 consisting of 22,876 square feet), an Access Easement, consisting of 0.1272 of one acre (5,540 square foot), and a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of 0.1591 of one acre (6,928 square foot, consisting of three parts, part 1 consisting of 329 square feet, part 2 consisting of 3,874 square feet, and part 3 consisting of 2,725 square feet of land out of the Santiago Del Valle survey, Abstract No. 24, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 4A, Block “A”, resubdivision of Lot 4, Block “A” South Bend Subdivision, a subdivision of recorded September 2, 2003 in Document No. 200300231, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas , currently appraised at $1,462,131 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Home Depot, U.S.A., Inc. The property is located at 124 East Slaughter Lane, Austin, TX 78744. The general route of the project is along Interstate Highway 35 from Texas State Highway 71 south to Texas State Highway 45. Funding: $1,462,131 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.
District(s): District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-072, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 83 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-072, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-072, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 987 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-072, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-072, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-072, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 B, posted 3/14/2025
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
Item 73
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting Local Standards of Care for the Parks and Recreation Department's youth programs. Funding: This does not have a fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-073, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 69 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-073, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 74
Conduct a public hearing on an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 9 (Property Maintenance Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code and local amendments and creating offenses. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-074, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 771 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-074, Agenda Backup: Community Engagement Summary, PDF, 18 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-074, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 294 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-074, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 165 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 75
Conduct a public hearing on an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 12 (Energy Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments, including provisions allowing for readiness for electric vehicles, electric appliances, and energy storage systems; and creating offenses. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-075, Agenda Backup: Commercial Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-075, Agenda Backup: Community Engagement Summary, PDF, 20 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-075, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 805 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-075, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-075, Agenda Backup: Residential Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 76
Conduct a public hearing on an ordinance repealing and replacing Division 1 of Article 1 (Building Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Building Code and local amendments; and creating offenses; and repealing and replacing Article 10 (Existing Building Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Existing Building Code and local amendments; and creating offenses. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-076, Agenda Backup: Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals - IEBC Recommendation Letter, PDF, 782 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-076, Agenda Backup: Community Engagement #1 Summary, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-076, Agenda Backup: Community Engagement #2 Summary, PDF, 16 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-076, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (2024 International Building Code), PDF, 239 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-076, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (2024 International Existing Building Code), PDF, 38 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-076, Agenda Backup: IBC Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-076, Agenda Backup: IEBC Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-076, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 77
Conduct a public hearing on an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 7 (Fire Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Fire Code and local amendments; and creating offenses. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-077, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 760 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-077, Agenda Backup: Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals, PDF, 708 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-077, Agenda Backup: Community Engagement Summary, PDF, 22 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-077, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 4 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-077, Agenda Backup: Public Comments, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-077, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 78
Conduct a public hearing on an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 11 (Residential Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Residential Code and local amendments; and creating offenses. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-078, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-078, Agenda Backup: Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals - IRC Recommendation, PDF, 782 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-078, Agenda Backup: Community Engagement Summary, PDF, 14 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-078, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 114 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-078, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 79
Conduct a public hearing on an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 8 (Wildland-Urban Interface Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and local amendments; and creating offenses. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-079, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-079, Agenda Backup: Community Engagement Summary, PDF, 24 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-079, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-079, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-079, Agenda Backup: WUIC Engagement Summary, PDF, 3 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-079, Agenda Backup: WUIC Recommendation, PDF, 738 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 80
Conduct a public hearing on an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 6 (Plumbing Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code and local amendments; and creating offenses. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-080, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 858 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-080, Agenda Backup: Community Engagement Summary, PDF, 12 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-080, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-080, Agenda Backup: Mechanical & Plumbing Board - UPC Recommendation, PDF, 788 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-080, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 81
Conduct a public hearing on an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 14 (Swimming Pool and Spa Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code and local amendments; and creating offenses. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-081, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 697 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-081, Agenda Backup: Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals - ISPSC Recommendation, PDF, 719 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-081, Agenda Backup: Community Engagement Summary, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-081, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 814 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-081, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 82
Conduct a public hearing on an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 5 (Mechanical Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code and local amendments; and creating offenses. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-082, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 866 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-082, Agenda Backup: Community Engagement Summary, PDF, 10 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-082, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 876 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-082, Agenda Backup: Mechanical & Plumbing Board - UMC Recommendation, PDF, 788 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-082, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 83
Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of a site plan that establishes site development regulations or waives site development regulations (if necessary) for the Austin Convention Center, 500 E Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-083, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 167 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 84
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 anticipated impact to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Watershed Protection Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-084, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 780 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-084, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 789 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-084, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-084, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 146 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-084, Agenda Backup: Staff Presentation, PDF, 11 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-084, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 730 B, posted 3/14/2025
12:00 PM - Public Communication: General
Adrian Macias - 'Cesar Chavez awards'
Ruben Rivera-Clemente Sr - Still behind harassed by Austin Police Department and now I am accusing this unit of THIEF and VANDALISM of my vehicle
Allen Demling - Increased parking fines
Rachael Hackathorn - City Parking Requirements for businesses, raising parking tickets and mobile food truck program.
David Haas - Parking ticket increase
Kasy Cavazos - I would like to discuss how to keep women safe in austin from abortion band. I would like to discuss what counsel is doing to help women who are miscarrying, still birth, preeclampsia, etc- what are we doing to protect these women from deaths? What is going to keep them safe? We need to fight for our women. Most people don't just want to abort a baby it's usually a miscarriage.
Scott Cobb - Update on the issues lifeguards spoke to city council about on Dec 12, 2024, including specific policy proposals to address the ongoing problems regarding sexual exploitation and retaliation against women lifeguards and failure of Parks and Recreation to provide a safe workplace for its overwhelmingly young employees or to provide them a means to appeal unjust, retaliatory disciplinary actions.
Jo Wiseman - Aquatics Division and PARD HR
Laura Guerrero - 'Weed Corley Fish Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, located at,5416 Parkcrest Dr, Austin, TX 78731. Despite already being in trouble with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this facility continues to emit harmful pollutants into our community, impacting the health and well-being of nearby residents.'
Sue Fowler - Concern about the crematorium next door to me.
Live Music
Viva Palestina Orchestra
Executive Session
Item 85
Discuss personnel issues related to the appointment of the City Clerk (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-085, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 86
Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the Municipal Court Clerk. (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-086, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 87
Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Auditor. (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-087, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 B, posted 3/14/2025
Item 88
Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Manager. (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-088, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 B, posted 3/14/2025
2:00 PM - Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action)
Item 89
C14-2024-0177 - 2311 W. Howard Lane Project - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2311 West Howard Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Duque Estates, LLC (Gabriel Aviles). Agent: I.T. Gonzalez Engineers (Bill Graham). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 7.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-089, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-089, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-089, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 3 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 90
C14-2024-0181 - Far West Multifamily - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7201, 7201 1/2, 7205, 7121 Hart Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (GR-MU-V-DB90) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (GR-V-CO-DB90) combined district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Price Acacia Cliffs, LLC. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-090, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-090, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-090, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 91
NPA-2024-0023.01 - 1211 East 52nd Street NPA - 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 as 1211 East 52nd Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Yellow 52 Investments, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-091, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-091, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-091, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 8 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 92
C14-2024-0180 - 1211 East 52nd Street Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1211 East 52nd Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Yellow 52 Investments, LLC, Jonathan Saad. Agent: Drenner Group PC, Amanda Swor. City Staff: Beverly Villela, Planning Department, (512) 978-0740.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-092, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-092, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-092, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 93
C14-2024-0182 - 5706 Nancy Dr - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5706 and 5708 Nancy Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from mobile home residence-neighborhood plan (MH-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Capital River Group, LLC - Series 29. Agent: Capital River Group, LLC - Series 29 (Stuart Carr). City Staff: Tiffany Magnavice, Planning Department, 512-978-0722.
District(s): District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-093, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-093, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-093, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 94
C14-2024-0166 - W Ben White Multifamily - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 603, 611, 613, 623, 625, and 629 West Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GR-V-NP) combining district zoning, general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-V-NP) combining district zoning, and commercial-liquor sales-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-NP) combining district zoning to commercial highway services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial highway services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 603 W Ben White Owner, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Michael J. Murphy). Agent: DuBois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-094, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-094, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-094, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 95
C14-2024-0137 - 1207 S. 1st Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1207 and 1209 South 1st Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-equitable transit-oriented development-density bonus equitable-transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-equitable transit-oriented development-density bonus equitable-transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP) combining district zoning with a waiver of the ground floor commercial requirement and to change conditions of zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-equitable transit-oriented development-density bonus equitable-transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP) combining district zoning with a waiver of the ground floor commercial requirement and to change conditions of zoning. Owner/Applicant: 1207 - 1209 S 1st Partners LLC. Agent: Drenner Group PC, Leah Bojo. City Staff: Beverly Villela, Planning Department, (512) 978-0740.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-095, Agenda Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 889 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-095, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-095, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 96
C14-2024-0161 - 505 Oakland Avenue - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 505 and 507 Oakland Avenue (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 505 Oakland Ave, LLC. Agent: HD Brown Consulting, LLC (Amanda Brown). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, (512) 974-1057.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-096, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-096, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-096, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 3 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 97
C814-2023-0057 - 200 E. Riverside PUD - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 200 East Riverside Drive (East Bouldin Creek and Lady Bird Lake Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from lake commercial-neighborhood plan (L-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. First reading approved December 12, 2024. Vote: 10-0. Council Member Kelly was off the dais. Second reading approved February 27, 2025. Vote: 11-0. Applicant: Garwald Company, Inc. (Rogan Giles). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-097, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 9 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-097, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 9 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-097, Agenda Backup: Draft Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 4 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-097, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-097, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 18 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 98
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): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-098, Agenda Backup: Additional Public Comment, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-098, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-098, Agenda Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 724 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-098, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-098, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 99
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): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-099, Agenda Backup: Additional Public Comment, PDF, 2 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-099, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 5 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-099, Agenda Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 731 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-099, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-099, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 100
C14-2024-0164 - Club Corona - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 10503 North Lamar Boulevard (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) 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. First reading approved February 13, 2025. Vote: 10-0, Council Member Alter was off dais. Second reading approved March 6, 2025. Vote 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Ponce Noe Ramses. Agent: Lenworth Consulting, LLC (Nash Gonzales, Jr.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-100, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 8 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-100, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-100, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 8 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 101
C14-2024-0173 - City Initiated 10505 and 10545 Dessau Road - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 10505 and 10545 Dessau Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning and townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning to general office (GO) district zoning. First Reading approved March 6, 2025. Vote: 11-0. Owner: Tim and Cindy Pinson. Applicant: City of Austin (Jonathan Tomko). Agent: Braun & Gresham PLLC (Eric Gomez). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-101, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 7 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-101, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-101, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Item 102
C14-2024-0080 - 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5931 and 6003 1/2 Dillard Circle (Waller Creek and Tannehill Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed-use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed-use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed-use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Montwalk Holdings LTD. Agent: HD Brown Consulting (Amanda Brown). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, Planning Department, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250327-102, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1 KB, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-102, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 B, posted 3/14/2025
20250327-102, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 9 KB, posted 3/14/2025
Adjourn
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