Consent: 32, 34, 36, 38, 42 - 48, & 50 - 52 Postponement: 31 - 33, 35 - 37, 39, 40, 41, & 49 Pulled: 31 & 48
Planning and Zoning Approve second and third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 relating to approval requirements for planned unit development zoning cases.
Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by DMA Development Company, LLC., or an affiliated entity, for low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as Saltillo Senior Apartments, located at 5th and Onion Street (District 3).
Item(s) from Council Approve a resolution supporting the nomination and inclusion of the Lions Municipal Golf Course in the National Register of Historic Places. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool)
Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by Saigebrook Development, LLC., or an affiliated entity, for low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as the Elysium Park Apartments, located at 3300 Oak Creek Drive (District 7).
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Michael Fossum - Animal issues. Paul Aviña - The wealth of strangers. Carol Price - STR keeping legal. Cynthia Reynolds - Short Term Rental ordinance. Mary Owens - Advertising violations. Sue Long - Short-term rental. Andrew Berglund - TBA Leanna Lang - Proposed apartment development in Northwood neighborhood. James Crill - Austin Energy processing regimen. Quentiel Fliland - Anti-satellite initiative.
Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by Saigebrook Development, LLC., or an affiliated entity, for low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as the Elysium Park Apartments, located at 3300 Oak Creek Drive (District 7).
Executive Session 53. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 54. Discuss legal issues related to a potential election in May 2016 concerning Transportation Network Companies and other potential ballot measures (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 55. Discuss legal issues related to municipal obligations under Fair Housing Act as it concerns boarding homes and individuals with disabilities (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 56. Discuss legal issues related to the Pilot Knob zoning ordinance (Ordinance No. 20151217-080) (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate a public involvement process regarding potential transportation projects and funding options.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services contract with the law firm of Jackson Walker LLP for legal services regarding the existing agreement between the City and Nacogdoches Power LLC for the purchase of biomass-generated electric power, in an amount not to exceed $325,000.
Approve a resolution stating the council's desired purposes for the council committee system.
9. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to transfer out $1,100,000 to the General Fund; amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 General Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) transferring in $1,100,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund; and appropriating $1,500,000, which includes $400,000 in estimated fees, to increase expenditures in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Police Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) for public safety support for the Spring Festival Season. Related to Item #20. 20. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to transfer out $1,500,000 to the General Fund; amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 General Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) transferring in $1,500,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund; appropriating $1,500,000 to increase expenditures in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Police Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) for public safety support for the Spring Festival Season; and amending Ordinance No. 20151217-056 to waive certain other payments under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the South by Southwest Conferences and Festivals co-sponsored by the City and SXSW, LLC which are to be held March 11 - 21, 2016. Related to Item #9.
C814-2012-0163 – Sun Chase Planned Unit Development – District 2 – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 15201, 15810, 16070 Pearce Lane and 7910 Wolf Lane (Dry Creek East Watershed) from interim-single family residence (I-SF-2) and interim-single family residence-small lot (I-SF-4A) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Qualico CR, L.P. (Vera Massaro). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to limit the redevelopment of existing small (substandard) lots that are developed as a single building site.
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the Land Development Code (Title 25), excluding Article 14 of Chapter 25-1, relating to the application of site development regulations to projects for which dedication of parkland is required.
Items 2, 3, 16, & 59 (Part 1 of 2)
2. Adopt a citizen-initiated ordinance, supported by a petition certified sufficient on February 2, to amend the City Code, Chapter 13-2 (Ground Transportation Passenger Services) relating to regulation of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs). 3. Approve an ordinance ordering a municipal election to be held on May 7, 2016, to submit to the voters a proposed citizen-initiated ordinance, certified sufficient on February 2, relating to regulation of Transportation Network Companies; providing for the conduct of the election, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency. 16. Approve an ordinance relating to ground transportation passenger services. 59. Approve negotiation and execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) relating to transportation network companies (TNCs). ( Notes: SPONSOR - Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar)
Items 2, 3, 16, & 59 (Part 2 of 2)
2. Adopt a citizen-initiated ordinance, supported by a petition certified sufficient on February 2, to amend the City Code, Chapter 13-2 (Ground Transportation Passenger Services) relating to regulation of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs). 3. Approve an ordinance ordering a municipal election to be held on May 7, 2016, to submit to the voters a proposed citizen-initiated ordinance, certified sufficient on February 2, relating to regulation of Transportation Network Companies; providing for the conduct of the election, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency. 16. Approve an ordinance relating to ground transportation passenger services. 59. Approve negotiation and execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) relating to transportation network companies (TNCs). ( Notes: SPONSOR - Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide financial analysis and briefing regarding Austin Water Utility impact fee waivers for affordable housing and to initiate amendments to the affordable housing and fee waiver portion of the Pilot Knob PUD zoning ordinance (Ordinance No. 20151217- 080). Adjournment
Feb 11, 2016 City Council
Consent: 32, 34, 36, 38, 42 - 48, & 50 - 52 Postponement: 31 - 33, 35 - 37, 39, 40, 41, & 49 Pulled: 31 & 48
Planning and Zoning Approve second and third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 relating to approval requirements for planned unit development zoning cases.
Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by DMA Development Company, LLC., or an affiliated entity, for low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as Saltillo Senior Apartments, located at 5th and Onion Street (District 3).
Item(s) from Council Approve a resolution supporting the nomination and inclusion of the Lions Municipal Golf Course in the National Register of Historic Places. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool)
Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by Saigebrook Development, LLC., or an affiliated entity, for low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as the Elysium Park Apartments, located at 3300 Oak Creek Drive (District 7).
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Michael Fossum - Animal issues. Paul Aviña - The wealth of strangers. Carol Price - STR keeping legal. Cynthia Reynolds - Short Term Rental ordinance. Mary Owens - Advertising violations. Sue Long - Short-term rental. Andrew Berglund - TBA Leanna Lang - Proposed apartment development in Northwood neighborhood. James Crill - Austin Energy processing regimen. Quentiel Fliland - Anti-satellite initiative.
Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by Saigebrook Development, LLC., or an affiliated entity, for low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as the Elysium Park Apartments, located at 3300 Oak Creek Drive (District 7).
Executive Session 53. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 54. Discuss legal issues related to a potential election in May 2016 concerning Transportation Network Companies and other potential ballot measures (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 55. Discuss legal issues related to municipal obligations under Fair Housing Act as it concerns boarding homes and individuals with disabilities (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 56. Discuss legal issues related to the Pilot Knob zoning ordinance (Ordinance No. 20151217-080) (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate a public involvement process regarding potential transportation projects and funding options.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services contract with the law firm of Jackson Walker LLP for legal services regarding the existing agreement between the City and Nacogdoches Power LLC for the purchase of biomass-generated electric power, in an amount not to exceed $325,000.
Approve a resolution stating the council's desired purposes for the council committee system.
9. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to transfer out $1,100,000 to the General Fund; amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 General Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) transferring in $1,100,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund; and appropriating $1,500,000, which includes $400,000 in estimated fees, to increase expenditures in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Police Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) for public safety support for the Spring Festival Season. Related to Item #20. 20. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to transfer out $1,500,000 to the General Fund; amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 General Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) transferring in $1,500,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund; appropriating $1,500,000 to increase expenditures in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Police Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) for public safety support for the Spring Festival Season; and amending Ordinance No. 20151217-056 to waive certain other payments under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the South by Southwest Conferences and Festivals co-sponsored by the City and SXSW, LLC which are to be held March 11 - 21, 2016. Related to Item #9.
C814-2012-0163 – Sun Chase Planned Unit Development – District 2 – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 15201, 15810, 16070 Pearce Lane and 7910 Wolf Lane (Dry Creek East Watershed) from interim-single family residence (I-SF-2) and interim-single family residence-small lot (I-SF-4A) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Qualico CR, L.P. (Vera Massaro). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to limit the redevelopment of existing small (substandard) lots that are developed as a single building site.
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the Land Development Code (Title 25), excluding Article 14 of Chapter 25-1, relating to the application of site development regulations to projects for which dedication of parkland is required.
Items 2, 3, 16, & 59 (Part 1 of 2)
2. Adopt a citizen-initiated ordinance, supported by a petition certified sufficient on February 2, to amend the City Code, Chapter 13-2 (Ground Transportation Passenger Services) relating to regulation of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs). 3. Approve an ordinance ordering a municipal election to be held on May 7, 2016, to submit to the voters a proposed citizen-initiated ordinance, certified sufficient on February 2, relating to regulation of Transportation Network Companies; providing for the conduct of the election, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency. 16. Approve an ordinance relating to ground transportation passenger services. 59. Approve negotiation and execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) relating to transportation network companies (TNCs). ( Notes: SPONSOR - Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar)
Items 2, 3, 16, & 59 (Part 2 of 2)
2. Adopt a citizen-initiated ordinance, supported by a petition certified sufficient on February 2, to amend the City Code, Chapter 13-2 (Ground Transportation Passenger Services) relating to regulation of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs). 3. Approve an ordinance ordering a municipal election to be held on May 7, 2016, to submit to the voters a proposed citizen-initiated ordinance, certified sufficient on February 2, relating to regulation of Transportation Network Companies; providing for the conduct of the election, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency. 16. Approve an ordinance relating to ground transportation passenger services. 59. Approve negotiation and execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) relating to transportation network companies (TNCs). ( Notes: SPONSOR - Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide financial analysis and briefing regarding Austin Water Utility impact fee waivers for affordable housing and to initiate amendments to the affordable housing and fee waiver portion of the Pilot Knob PUD zoning ordinance (Ordinance No. 20151217- 080). Adjournment