9:55 AM – Invocation Rev. Chuck Freeman, Free Souls Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
9:55 AM – Invocation Rev. Chuck Freeman, Free Souls Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1 - 9, 12 - 15, 18 - 20, 23 - 27, 29, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, 44 Pulled: 22, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 38, 77 Postponed: 10, 11, 43, 78
Authorize amendments to the existing contracts with Champion National Security, Inc., Securitas Security Services USA Inc., and Whelan Security Co., for continued security guard services, for an increase in the amount of $12,492,937, and to extend the term for up to three years, for revised contract amounts not to exceed $20,900,000 divided among the contractors. (Note: These contracts were reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for these contracts, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Front Steps Inc., to provide shelter operations and services for the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,500,000. (Note: Social Service contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Approve a resolution affirming the City Council’s support of AISD and directing the City Manager to prioritize collaborative planning with an emphasis on opportunities to achieve community benefits on publicly owned land.
Approve a resolution relating to establishing a the Board of Directors, adopting the Final Project and Financing Plan, and increasing the tax increment for Homestead Preservation Reinvestment Zone #1.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
79. Discuss legal issues related to Austin Country Club v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-17-006525 in the 126th Judicial District for Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Citizen Communications: General
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Melissa Little – Animal Services Kelsea Barlow – Animal Services Adette Quintana – Resignation of the director of the Austin Animal Center Nicole Clark – Animal Services Michael Fossum - Crime Jane Rubenstein – The mismanagement of funds at the dog shelter. Pat Valls-Trelles – Spray/Neuter Ted Gault – Graffiti Abatement Joanne Molinyawe – Animal Services Ofelia Zapata – Cap Metro bus service changes to Eastside Memorial Early College High School
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
79. Discuss legal issues related to Austin Country Club v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-17-006525 in the 126th Judicial District for Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Consent: 50, 51, 55 - 65, 71, 73, 74 Withdrawn: 70 Postponed: 52 - 54, 66 - 69, 72, 75, 76
30. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of two “Agreements to Contribute Right of Way Funds” with the Texas Department of Transportation in a total amount not to exceed $3,301,401 for the Oak Hill Parkway project. Related to items #31 and #32. 31. Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of general obligation bonds to be issued for transportation and mobility-related expenditures in an amount not to exceed $3,305,000. Related to Items #30 and #32. 32. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Austin Transportation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20180911-001) to increase appropriations from the 2016 Mobility General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,305,000 for improvements to the corridor on which the Regional Mobility project for Old Bee Cave Road Bridge is located, namely increasing the lanes of controlled access highways and frontage road on US 290 from west of RM 1826 to SL 1 and on SH 71 from US 290 West to Silvermine Drive (Oak Hill Parkway project). Related to Items #30 and #31. 34. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to collaborate on stormwater management and environmental protection for state highway projects within the city limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to retain a qualified third-party that will comprehensively evaluate the Austin Police Department’s processing and investigation of reported sexual assaults and that will provide a written report detailing its findings and recommendations.
Proclamation - West Campus [Re]Move and [Re]Use program – To be presented by Council Member Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Sam Angoori, Director, Austin Resource Recovery.
Certificates of Recognition – Creative Ambassadors Program – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by recipients of the Creative Ambassadors Award.
Proclamation - Our Austin Story Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and Council Members Leslie Pool and Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Ted Eubanks and the Downtown Austin Alliance.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to retain a qualified third-party that will comprehensively evaluate the Austin Police Department’s processing and investigation of reported sexual assaults and that will provide a written report detailing its findings and recommendations. Adjourn
Jan 31, 2019 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM – Invocation Rev. Chuck Freeman, Free Souls Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
9:55 AM – Invocation Rev. Chuck Freeman, Free Souls Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1 - 9, 12 - 15, 18 - 20, 23 - 27, 29, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, 44 Pulled: 22, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 38, 77 Postponed: 10, 11, 43, 78
Authorize amendments to the existing contracts with Champion National Security, Inc., Securitas Security Services USA Inc., and Whelan Security Co., for continued security guard services, for an increase in the amount of $12,492,937, and to extend the term for up to three years, for revised contract amounts not to exceed $20,900,000 divided among the contractors. (Note: These contracts were reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for these contracts, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Front Steps Inc., to provide shelter operations and services for the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,500,000. (Note: Social Service contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Approve a resolution affirming the City Council’s support of AISD and directing the City Manager to prioritize collaborative planning with an emphasis on opportunities to achieve community benefits on publicly owned land.
Approve a resolution relating to establishing a the Board of Directors, adopting the Final Project and Financing Plan, and increasing the tax increment for Homestead Preservation Reinvestment Zone #1.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
79. Discuss legal issues related to Austin Country Club v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-17-006525 in the 126th Judicial District for Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Citizen Communications: General
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Melissa Little – Animal Services Kelsea Barlow – Animal Services Adette Quintana – Resignation of the director of the Austin Animal Center Nicole Clark – Animal Services Michael Fossum - Crime Jane Rubenstein – The mismanagement of funds at the dog shelter. Pat Valls-Trelles – Spray/Neuter Ted Gault – Graffiti Abatement Joanne Molinyawe – Animal Services Ofelia Zapata – Cap Metro bus service changes to Eastside Memorial Early College High School
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
79. Discuss legal issues related to Austin Country Club v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-17-006525 in the 126th Judicial District for Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Consent: 50, 51, 55 - 65, 71, 73, 74 Withdrawn: 70 Postponed: 52 - 54, 66 - 69, 72, 75, 76
30. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of two “Agreements to Contribute Right of Way Funds” with the Texas Department of Transportation in a total amount not to exceed $3,301,401 for the Oak Hill Parkway project. Related to items #31 and #32. 31. Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of general obligation bonds to be issued for transportation and mobility-related expenditures in an amount not to exceed $3,305,000. Related to Items #30 and #32. 32. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Austin Transportation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20180911-001) to increase appropriations from the 2016 Mobility General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,305,000 for improvements to the corridor on which the Regional Mobility project for Old Bee Cave Road Bridge is located, namely increasing the lanes of controlled access highways and frontage road on US 290 from west of RM 1826 to SL 1 and on SH 71 from US 290 West to Silvermine Drive (Oak Hill Parkway project). Related to Items #30 and #31. 34. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to collaborate on stormwater management and environmental protection for state highway projects within the city limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to retain a qualified third-party that will comprehensively evaluate the Austin Police Department’s processing and investigation of reported sexual assaults and that will provide a written report detailing its findings and recommendations.
Proclamation - West Campus [Re]Move and [Re]Use program – To be presented by Council Member Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Sam Angoori, Director, Austin Resource Recovery.
Certificates of Recognition – Creative Ambassadors Program – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by recipients of the Creative Ambassadors Award.
Proclamation - Our Austin Story Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and Council Members Leslie Pool and Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Ted Eubanks and the Downtown Austin Alliance.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to retain a qualified third-party that will comprehensively evaluate the Austin Police Department’s processing and investigation of reported sexual assaults and that will provide a written report detailing its findings and recommendations. Adjourn