Approval of Minutes 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special called meeting of March 2, 2015, work session of March 3, 2015 and regular meeting of March 5, 2015. Communications and Technology Management 2. Authorize negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements between the City and Lakeway, Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, Pflugerville, and Sunset Valley to obtain address and annexation related data for regional 911 support and ensure compliance with the interlocal agreement between the City and the Capital Area Emergency Communications District. Financial Services 5. Approve an ordinance accepting grant funds from the Texas Department of Public Safety, and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) in the amount of $1,690,927 for the following departments: Austin Energy, Austin Water Utility, Austin Resource Recovery, Financial Services, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works; and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-002) to transfer in and appropriate $727,704 from the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund for the Parks and Recreation Department and Austin Water Utility for repairs to city facilities and replacement of city property damaged or destroyed by the flooding of October 2013. Parks and Recreation 7. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to accept grant funds in the amount of $725,000 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Local Park Urban Outdoor Grant Program; and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-002) to transfer in and appropriate $725,000 from the Austin Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund for the development of phase 1 of the Colony Park District Park. 8. Approve a resolution naming the deck located at 800 W. Riverside Drive. Planning and Development Review 9. Approve an ordinance waiving certain development regulations in City Code Title 25 for a project located at the 12800 block of Research Boulevard. Purchasing Office 11. Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative with METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALISTS to provide fire rescue equipment for the Austin Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $150,000. (Notes: This cooperative contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.) 12. Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative with ENTECH SALES & SERVICE INC. for the purchase and installation of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system for the Austin Police Department in an amount not to exceed $120,999. (Notes: This cooperative contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.) Treasury Office 13. Approve an ordinance authorizing a letter of credit and reimbursement agreement between the City and Citibank, National Association, related to the City’s Water and Wastewater System Variable Rate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008, and approving and authorizing all related documents, agreements, and fees. Item(s) from Council 14. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members. 15. Approve a resolution initiating a neighborhood plan amendment to the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan to change the land use from Multi-Family to Mixed Use for the approximately 27 acre site that includes the 17.8 acres owned by Rebekah Baines Johnson Center at 21 Waller Street and the adjoining 8.98 acres owned by the City. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen) 16. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and waiving certain requirements for the 2015 Bengali New Year Festival sponsored by the Bangladesh Association of Greater Austin which is to be held Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Fiesta Gardens. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen) 17. Approve a resolution declaring support of the Ayotzinapa caravan as they visit the City to bring international awareness to the disappearance of 43 students which occurred in Iguala, Mexico on September 26, 2014. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool) 18. Approve an ordinance modifying certain requirements of City Code Chapter 8-1 regarding extended hours of operation of sound equipment for events at the Mexican American Cultural Center only during the period March 18-21, 2015. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria)
Contract Management Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following seven staff recommended firms (or other qualified responders) to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP172: WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASSOCIATES INC.; RABA-KISTNER CONSULTANTS INC./RABA KISTNER BRYTEST; ENGINEERED EXTERIORS, PLLC; AMTECH BUILDING SCIENCES INC.; BUILDING EXTERIOR SOLUTIONS LLC; PRICE CONSULTING INC.; and ARMKO INDUSTRIES INC. for the 2015 Roofing and Waterproofing Consultant Services Rotation List for an estimated period of three years or until financial authorization is expended, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,400,000 divided among the seven firms. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. Limited subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no MBE/WBE participation goals were established for this solicitation.)
Authorize execution of a change order to the construction contract with FORSYTHE BROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC, for the Lower Shoal Creek 5th Street to Lady Bird Lake Stream Restoration Project in the amount of $91,084.21, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,217,366. (Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 17.47% MBE and 1.89% WBE participation.)
Health and Human Services Approve negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Independent School District for the operation and maintenance of an integrated case management software system to track and reduce chronic absenteeism, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, with five twelve-month renewal options, in an amount not to exceed $15,000 each, for a total contract amount not to exceed $90,000.
Police Approve a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of $124,828 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled Austin Police Services for Victims of Domestic Violence.
Non-Consent Librado Almanza - Celebrate the legacy of Cesar E Chavez on March 28, 2015, assemble at 10 am at Terrazas Library and march to City Hall Plaza. Special Guest Speaker is Paul Chavez, son of E Cesar E. Chavez Paul Robbins - City and budget issues Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation CAROLANNROSEKENNEDY - TAXES Monika Hernandez-Mota - It's time for a change Carlos León - 1) Glory to GOD, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. 2) Downing Chemtrails 3) Lose your Marbles--Part III.
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments
20. C14-2014-0096 - Wildhorse Commercial Tract 1 (125.570 acres) - (District 1) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 9701 East Parmer Lane (Gilleland Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning and planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to commercial highway services (CH) district zoning and planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: Pending. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on March 17, 2015. Owner: Butler Family Partnership (Edward A. Butler). Agent: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. 21. C14-2014-0136 – Cameron Apartments – (District 1) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 9201 Cameron Road (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from limited industrial services (LI) district zoning to multi-family residence-high density (MF-5) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny multi-family residence-high density (MF-5) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: FSI Cameron Crossing, LP (Philip Capron). Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. 22. C14-2014-0199 – Lakeline Plaza-Total Wine & More – (District 6) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 11066 Pecan Park Boulevard (Lake Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: Nathan-Jeffrey LLC & Jefan Trust. Applicant/Agent: Armbrust & Brown (Eric deYoung). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Public Hearings and Possible Actions Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Gregory Bow and Simmi Mehta, of a decision by the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission to increase the maximum allowable floor-to-area ratio to an existing single-family residence located at 905 Columbus.
Distinguished Service Award - Retirement -- Rebecca Stark, Municipal Court Clerk -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Red Cross Month -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Marty Mckellips
Mar 12, 2015 City Council Meetings
Approval of Minutes 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special called meeting of March 2, 2015, work session of March 3, 2015 and regular meeting of March 5, 2015. Communications and Technology Management 2. Authorize negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements between the City and Lakeway, Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, Pflugerville, and Sunset Valley to obtain address and annexation related data for regional 911 support and ensure compliance with the interlocal agreement between the City and the Capital Area Emergency Communications District. Financial Services 5. Approve an ordinance accepting grant funds from the Texas Department of Public Safety, and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) in the amount of $1,690,927 for the following departments: Austin Energy, Austin Water Utility, Austin Resource Recovery, Financial Services, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works; and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-002) to transfer in and appropriate $727,704 from the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund for the Parks and Recreation Department and Austin Water Utility for repairs to city facilities and replacement of city property damaged or destroyed by the flooding of October 2013. Parks and Recreation 7. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to accept grant funds in the amount of $725,000 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Local Park Urban Outdoor Grant Program; and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-002) to transfer in and appropriate $725,000 from the Austin Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund for the development of phase 1 of the Colony Park District Park. 8. Approve a resolution naming the deck located at 800 W. Riverside Drive. Planning and Development Review 9. Approve an ordinance waiving certain development regulations in City Code Title 25 for a project located at the 12800 block of Research Boulevard. Purchasing Office 11. Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative with METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALISTS to provide fire rescue equipment for the Austin Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $150,000. (Notes: This cooperative contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.) 12. Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative with ENTECH SALES & SERVICE INC. for the purchase and installation of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system for the Austin Police Department in an amount not to exceed $120,999. (Notes: This cooperative contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.) Treasury Office 13. Approve an ordinance authorizing a letter of credit and reimbursement agreement between the City and Citibank, National Association, related to the City’s Water and Wastewater System Variable Rate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008, and approving and authorizing all related documents, agreements, and fees. Item(s) from Council 14. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members. 15. Approve a resolution initiating a neighborhood plan amendment to the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan to change the land use from Multi-Family to Mixed Use for the approximately 27 acre site that includes the 17.8 acres owned by Rebekah Baines Johnson Center at 21 Waller Street and the adjoining 8.98 acres owned by the City. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen) 16. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and waiving certain requirements for the 2015 Bengali New Year Festival sponsored by the Bangladesh Association of Greater Austin which is to be held Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Fiesta Gardens. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen) 17. Approve a resolution declaring support of the Ayotzinapa caravan as they visit the City to bring international awareness to the disappearance of 43 students which occurred in Iguala, Mexico on September 26, 2014. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool) 18. Approve an ordinance modifying certain requirements of City Code Chapter 8-1 regarding extended hours of operation of sound equipment for events at the Mexican American Cultural Center only during the period March 18-21, 2015. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria)
Contract Management Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following seven staff recommended firms (or other qualified responders) to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP172: WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASSOCIATES INC.; RABA-KISTNER CONSULTANTS INC./RABA KISTNER BRYTEST; ENGINEERED EXTERIORS, PLLC; AMTECH BUILDING SCIENCES INC.; BUILDING EXTERIOR SOLUTIONS LLC; PRICE CONSULTING INC.; and ARMKO INDUSTRIES INC. for the 2015 Roofing and Waterproofing Consultant Services Rotation List for an estimated period of three years or until financial authorization is expended, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,400,000 divided among the seven firms. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. Limited subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no MBE/WBE participation goals were established for this solicitation.)
Authorize execution of a change order to the construction contract with FORSYTHE BROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC, for the Lower Shoal Creek 5th Street to Lady Bird Lake Stream Restoration Project in the amount of $91,084.21, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,217,366. (Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 17.47% MBE and 1.89% WBE participation.)
Health and Human Services Approve negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Independent School District for the operation and maintenance of an integrated case management software system to track and reduce chronic absenteeism, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, with five twelve-month renewal options, in an amount not to exceed $15,000 each, for a total contract amount not to exceed $90,000.
Police Approve a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of $124,828 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled Austin Police Services for Victims of Domestic Violence.
Non-Consent Librado Almanza - Celebrate the legacy of Cesar E Chavez on March 28, 2015, assemble at 10 am at Terrazas Library and march to City Hall Plaza. Special Guest Speaker is Paul Chavez, son of E Cesar E. Chavez Paul Robbins - City and budget issues Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation CAROLANNROSEKENNEDY - TAXES Monika Hernandez-Mota - It's time for a change Carlos León - 1) Glory to GOD, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. 2) Downing Chemtrails 3) Lose your Marbles--Part III.
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments
20. C14-2014-0096 - Wildhorse Commercial Tract 1 (125.570 acres) - (District 1) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 9701 East Parmer Lane (Gilleland Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning and planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to commercial highway services (CH) district zoning and planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: Pending. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on March 17, 2015. Owner: Butler Family Partnership (Edward A. Butler). Agent: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. 21. C14-2014-0136 – Cameron Apartments – (District 1) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 9201 Cameron Road (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from limited industrial services (LI) district zoning to multi-family residence-high density (MF-5) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny multi-family residence-high density (MF-5) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: FSI Cameron Crossing, LP (Philip Capron). Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. 22. C14-2014-0199 – Lakeline Plaza-Total Wine & More – (District 6) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 11066 Pecan Park Boulevard (Lake Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: Nathan-Jeffrey LLC & Jefan Trust. Applicant/Agent: Armbrust & Brown (Eric deYoung). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Public Hearings and Possible Actions Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Gregory Bow and Simmi Mehta, of a decision by the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission to increase the maximum allowable floor-to-area ratio to an existing single-family residence located at 905 Columbus.
Distinguished Service Award - Retirement -- Rebecca Stark, Municipal Court Clerk -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Red Cross Month -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Marty Mckellips