Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a concession agreement with E-Z Rent-A-Car, or one of the other qualified offerors to the Consolidated Rental Car Facility New Entrant Request for Proposal, to operate an on-airport rental car concession at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a concession agreement with Fox Rent-A-Car, or one of the other qualified offerors to the Consolidated Rental Car Facility New Entrant Request for Proposal, to operate an on-airport rental car concession at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design and commission agreement with Rachel Feinstein, dba John Currin LLC, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for artwork for the Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvement Project at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design and commission agreement with Janet Echelman, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for artwork for the Airport Entrance Project at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Council Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-001); and providing an administrative process for the reallocation of council salaries to other council office purposes.
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $2,160,000 subject to the award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, to Foundation Communities, Inc., or an affiliate for a proposed rental development to be known as North End Apartments, located at 13201 and 13205 Burnet Road.
Paul Robbins - City and budget issues Richard Viktorin - Circuit events local organizing committee John Leimon - Ideas for water conservation Walt Olenick - Water Fluoridation Sylvia Servin - Personal thank you Andrew Dobbs - Getting back on track to zero waste John Monbelly - Street performance versus Panhandling, Busking vs Bumbling John Woodley - Discrimination issues in the City of Austin Erin Foster - Buy-out of 240 homes in Onion Creek Jere Locke - Impacts in the Shale
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $1,875,000 to Foundation Communities, Inc. or an affiliate, for a proposed rental development, to be known as Cardinal Point Apartments, located at 11011 1/2 Four Points Drive, with the loan being conditioned upon the award of tax credits to Foundation Communities, Inc. by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed project.
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $1,875,000 to Foundation Communities, Inc. or an affiliate, for a proposed rental development, to be known as Cardinal Point Apartments, located at 11011 1/2 Four Points Drive, with the loan being conditioned upon the award of tax credits to Foundation Communities, Inc. by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed project.
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $1,650,000 to MGroup Holdings, Inc. or an affiliate for a proposed rental development, to be known as Monarch at Lakeline Station, located in the 9800 block of Lake Creek Parkway, with the loan being conditioned upon the award of tax credits to MGroup, Holdings, Inc. by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed project.
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $1,260,000 subject to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs award of tax credits to Wolfpack Group, LLC, or an affiliate for a proposed rental development to be known as LaMadrid Apartments, located at the southwest corner of Ravenscroft Drive and Manchaca Road.
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $1,650,000 subject to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs award of tax credits, to DMA Development Company, LLC, or an affiliate for a proposed rental development to be known as Azul 620, located at 11411 North Ranch Road 620.
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $1,860,000 to DDC Investments, Ltd., or an affiliated entity, for a proposed rental development, to be known as Merritt Cornerstone Apartments, located at the southeast corner of West Howard Lane and McNeil-Merrilltown Road, with the loan being conditioned upon the award of tax credits to DDC Investments, Ltd. by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed project and the full-purpose annexation of the property by the City.
26. Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by Wolfpack Group, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for an award of low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as the LaMadrid Apartments, located at the southwest corner of Ravenscroft Lane and Manchaca Road. 27. Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by Foundation Communities, Inc., or an affiliated entity, for an award of low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as the Cardinal Point Apartments, located at 11011 ½ Four Points Drive. 28. Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by Foundation Communities, Inc., or an affiliated entity, for an award of low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as the North End Apartments, located at 13201 Burnet Road and 13205 Burnet Road. 29. Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by MGroup Holdings, Inc., or an affiliated entity, for an award of low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as the Monarch at Lakeline Station Apartments, located at North Lake Creek Parkway and Lakeline Mall Drive. 30. Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by DMA Development Company, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for an award of low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as Azul 620, located at 11411 North Ranch Road 620. 31. Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by DDC Investments, Ltd., or an affiliated entity, for an award of low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as Merritt Cornerstone Apartments, located at the corner of West Howard Lane and McNeil-Merrilltown Road.
52. Discuss legal issues related to 2015 collective bargaining negotiations with the bargaining representative for employees in the Austin Fire Department (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071). 53. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 54. Discuss personnel matters related to the appointment of City Auditor and Municipal Court Clerk (Personnel Exception – 551.074 of the Government Code).
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Items 55 - 58 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 59 - 83
Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=665&doctype=AGENDA)
C14-2014-0153 -The Enclave at Oak Parke - (District 8) - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 10301-10317 Salmon Drive (Slaughter Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning and interim-single family residence-standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, with conditions. First Reading approved on November 20, 2014. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Mark Alan Cunningham. Agent: Frie Planning, Development & Construction (Ross Frie). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
C14-2014-0157 - 8528 Burnet Road - (District 7) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 8528-8600 Burnet Road and 8647 Rockwood Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to multifamily residence-highest density (MF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay combining (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Robert L. Crump and Gordon Automotive (Charles M. Gordon). Agent: Bowman Consulting Group (R. Dave Irish, P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Proclamation -- EWeek -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Rick McMaster
Proclamation -- Austin Energy Regional Science Festival -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Susan Kimmel-Lines and Ingrid Weigand and Certificates of Appreciation -- Festival Sponsors -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honorees
Proclamation -- Small Business Development Program's 15th Anniversary -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Vicky Valdez
Proclamation -- Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month -- to be presented by Council Member Delia Garza and to be accepted by members of Austin/Travis County Family Violence Task Force
Certificate of Appreciation -- Boy Scout Troop 511 -- to be presented by Council Member Sheri Gallo and to be accepted by the honorees
C14-2014-0157 - 8528 Burnet Road - (District 7) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 8528-8600 Burnet Road and 8647 Rockwood Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to multifamily residence-highest density (MF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay combining (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Robert L. Crump and Gordon Automotive (Charles M. Gordon). Agent: Bowman Consulting Group (R. Dave Irish, P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
C14-2014-0157 - 8528 Burnet Road - (District 7) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 8528-8600 Burnet Road and 8647 Rockwood Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to multifamily residence-highest density (MF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay combining (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Robert L. Crump and Gordon Automotive (Charles M. Gordon). Agent: Bowman Consulting Group (R. Dave Irish, P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
C14-2014-0178 - Overlook at Spicewood Springs - (District 10) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 4920 Spicewood Springs Road (Bull Creek Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to limited office (LO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Joseph Benford and Richard A. Haberman Trust (Danny Haberman, Trustee). Agent: CIVILE, LLC (Lawrence M. Hanrahan). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Austin Transportation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to accept grant funds from the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $200,000; and amending the Austin Transportation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No.20140908-002) to transfer in and appropriate $200,000 from the Austin Transportation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund for the installation of bicycle signals and bicycle detection equipment at specific intersections within the City.
Approve a resolution directing the city manager to analyze the impact on homeowners and the City budget of implementing a 20% Homestead Tax Exemption over the terms of 1 year, 2 years, and 4 years and to present this information to the City Council no later than the March 24, 2015 work session, or as soon as possible. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 relating to the regulation of residential uses in the Downtown Mixed Use and Central Business District zoning districts.
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with The Mayor’s Better Austin Foundation Inc. to accept donated staff for the public purpose of assisting the new council committees and providing other policy support.
Feb 12, 2015 City Council Meetings
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a concession agreement with E-Z Rent-A-Car, or one of the other qualified offerors to the Consolidated Rental Car Facility New Entrant Request for Proposal, to operate an on-airport rental car concession at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a concession agreement with Fox Rent-A-Car, or one of the other qualified offerors to the Consolidated Rental Car Facility New Entrant Request for Proposal, to operate an on-airport rental car concession at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design and commission agreement with Rachel Feinstein, dba John Currin LLC, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for artwork for the Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvement Project at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design and commission agreement with Janet Echelman, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for artwork for the Airport Entrance Project at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Council Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-001); and providing an administrative process for the reallocation of council salaries to other council office purposes.
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $2,160,000 subject to the award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, to Foundation Communities, Inc., or an affiliate for a proposed rental development to be known as North End Apartments, located at 13201 and 13205 Burnet Road.
Paul Robbins - City and budget issues Richard Viktorin - Circuit events local organizing committee John Leimon - Ideas for water conservation Walt Olenick - Water Fluoridation Sylvia Servin - Personal thank you Andrew Dobbs - Getting back on track to zero waste John Monbelly - Street performance versus Panhandling, Busking vs Bumbling John Woodley - Discrimination issues in the City of Austin Erin Foster - Buy-out of 240 homes in Onion Creek Jere Locke - Impacts in the Shale
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $1,875,000 to Foundation Communities, Inc. or an affiliate, for a proposed rental development, to be known as Cardinal Point Apartments, located at 11011 1/2 Four Points Drive, with the loan being conditioned upon the award of tax credits to Foundation Communities, Inc. by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed project.
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $1,875,000 to Foundation Communities, Inc. or an affiliate, for a proposed rental development, to be known as Cardinal Point Apartments, located at 11011 1/2 Four Points Drive, with the loan being conditioned upon the award of tax credits to Foundation Communities, Inc. by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed project.
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $1,650,000 to MGroup Holdings, Inc. or an affiliate for a proposed rental development, to be known as Monarch at Lakeline Station, located in the 9800 block of Lake Creek Parkway, with the loan being conditioned upon the award of tax credits to MGroup, Holdings, Inc. by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed project.
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $1,260,000 subject to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs award of tax credits to Wolfpack Group, LLC, or an affiliate for a proposed rental development to be known as LaMadrid Apartments, located at the southwest corner of Ravenscroft Drive and Manchaca Road.
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $1,650,000 subject to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs award of tax credits, to DMA Development Company, LLC, or an affiliate for a proposed rental development to be known as Azul 620, located at 11411 North Ranch Road 620.
Approve a resolution authorizing a loan in an amount not to exceed $1,860,000 to DDC Investments, Ltd., or an affiliated entity, for a proposed rental development, to be known as Merritt Cornerstone Apartments, located at the southeast corner of West Howard Lane and McNeil-Merrilltown Road, with the loan being conditioned upon the award of tax credits to DDC Investments, Ltd. by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed project and the full-purpose annexation of the property by the City.
26. Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by Wolfpack Group, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for an award of low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as the LaMadrid Apartments, located at the southwest corner of Ravenscroft Lane and Manchaca Road. 27. Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by Foundation Communities, Inc., or an affiliated entity, for an award of low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as the Cardinal Point Apartments, located at 11011 ½ Four Points Drive. 28. Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by Foundation Communities, Inc., or an affiliated entity, for an award of low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as the North End Apartments, located at 13201 Burnet Road and 13205 Burnet Road. 29. Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by MGroup Holdings, Inc., or an affiliated entity, for an award of low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as the Monarch at Lakeline Station Apartments, located at North Lake Creek Parkway and Lakeline Mall Drive. 30. Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by DMA Development Company, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for an award of low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as Azul 620, located at 11411 North Ranch Road 620. 31. Approve a resolution supporting an application to be submitted by DDC Investments, Ltd., or an affiliated entity, for an award of low income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a proposed multi-family housing development to be known as Merritt Cornerstone Apartments, located at the corner of West Howard Lane and McNeil-Merrilltown Road.
52. Discuss legal issues related to 2015 collective bargaining negotiations with the bargaining representative for employees in the Austin Fire Department (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071). 53. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 54. Discuss personnel matters related to the appointment of City Auditor and Municipal Court Clerk (Personnel Exception – 551.074 of the Government Code).
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Items 55 - 58 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 59 - 83
Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=665&doctype=AGENDA)
C14-2014-0153 -The Enclave at Oak Parke - (District 8) - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 10301-10317 Salmon Drive (Slaughter Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning and interim-single family residence-standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, with conditions. First Reading approved on November 20, 2014. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Mark Alan Cunningham. Agent: Frie Planning, Development & Construction (Ross Frie). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
C14-2014-0157 - 8528 Burnet Road - (District 7) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 8528-8600 Burnet Road and 8647 Rockwood Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to multifamily residence-highest density (MF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay combining (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Robert L. Crump and Gordon Automotive (Charles M. Gordon). Agent: Bowman Consulting Group (R. Dave Irish, P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Proclamation -- EWeek -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Rick McMaster
Proclamation -- Austin Energy Regional Science Festival -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Susan Kimmel-Lines and Ingrid Weigand and Certificates of Appreciation -- Festival Sponsors -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honorees
Proclamation -- Small Business Development Program's 15th Anniversary -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Vicky Valdez
Proclamation -- Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month -- to be presented by Council Member Delia Garza and to be accepted by members of Austin/Travis County Family Violence Task Force
Certificate of Appreciation -- Boy Scout Troop 511 -- to be presented by Council Member Sheri Gallo and to be accepted by the honorees
C14-2014-0157 - 8528 Burnet Road - (District 7) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 8528-8600 Burnet Road and 8647 Rockwood Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to multifamily residence-highest density (MF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay combining (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Robert L. Crump and Gordon Automotive (Charles M. Gordon). Agent: Bowman Consulting Group (R. Dave Irish, P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
C14-2014-0157 - 8528 Burnet Road - (District 7) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 8528-8600 Burnet Road and 8647 Rockwood Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to multifamily residence-highest density (MF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-highest density-conditional overlay combining (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Robert L. Crump and Gordon Automotive (Charles M. Gordon). Agent: Bowman Consulting Group (R. Dave Irish, P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
C14-2014-0178 - Overlook at Spicewood Springs - (District 10) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 4920 Spicewood Springs Road (Bull Creek Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to limited office (LO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Joseph Benford and Richard A. Haberman Trust (Danny Haberman, Trustee). Agent: CIVILE, LLC (Lawrence M. Hanrahan). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Austin Transportation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to accept grant funds from the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $200,000; and amending the Austin Transportation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No.20140908-002) to transfer in and appropriate $200,000 from the Austin Transportation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund for the installation of bicycle signals and bicycle detection equipment at specific intersections within the City.
Approve a resolution directing the city manager to analyze the impact on homeowners and the City budget of implementing a 20% Homestead Tax Exemption over the terms of 1 year, 2 years, and 4 years and to present this information to the City Council no later than the March 24, 2015 work session, or as soon as possible. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 relating to the regulation of residential uses in the Downtown Mixed Use and Central Business District zoning districts.
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with The Mayor’s Better Austin Foundation Inc. to accept donated staff for the public purpose of assisting the new council committees and providing other policy support.