Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Authorize issuance of incentives to Foundation Communities for the installation of solar electric systems at its 140 residential units at 3226 W. Slaughter Lane, in an amount not to exceed $193,248.
16. Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an agreement between the Quality of Life Foundation and the City for job placement and training services and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Human Resources Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to accept and appropriate $25,500 in grant funds from the Quality of Life Foundation for the Emerging Leader Summer Internship Program to provide paid internships for Austin area youth. 21. Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple approximately 63 properties at high risk of flooding in the 25-year floodplain located within the Williamson Creek Watershed, in an amount not to exceed $17,986,000, establishing acquisition and relocation guidelines, and waiving the requirements of City Code Chapter 14-3 (District 2 and District 3).
Ali Tabrizi - Legal status of 4316 Far West Blvd. Cecily Cedilote - M.E.E.E.L.J. INC. Bo Delp - Permit Reform Dr. Von Wood - CLC City procedures Felix Jimenez - Permit Reform Ariana Luna - Permit Reform Marilu Fractubso - Permit Reform Matt Gonzales - Permit Reform Jared Lamb - Energy Savings Chris Stroud - Low Income Advisory Task Force
Approve an ordinance creating a camera-enforced civil offense for illegally passing a school bus. ( Notes: Animal Services )
59. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 60. 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 of the Government Code). 61. Discuss legal issues related to a challenge petition with the Appraisal Review Board for the Travis Central Appraisal District relating to commercial property values set by the Travis Central Appraisal District. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Authorize negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with the BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM for the encroachment of street right-of-way by a pedestrian bridge at the 300 block of West Dean Keeton Street, located approximately one block east of Guadalupe Street. (District 9).
Approve a resolution creating the Flood Mitigation Task Force to develop recommendations related to area flooding and its impacts to property, public safety, and City finances and directing the City Manager to provide staff resources. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler CO 4: Council Member Delia Garza )
Approve a resolution related to the 2015 Austin Community Climate Plan, directing the City Manager to create the Joint Sustainability Committee, and establishing duties of the Committee. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with ENERGY ENGINEERING ASSOC., INC dba EEA CONSULTING ENGINEERS (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP165A, to provide engineering services for an additional downtown district cooling plant in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 16.00% MBE and 16.00% WBE participation. )
Consider and develop recommendations on negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Williamson County, Texas for the Neenah Avenue Widening Project (District 6). ( Notes: Public Works )
Authorize execution of an amendment to the cost reimbursement agreement with CENTURY LAND HOLDINGS II, LLC. to increase the City's cost reimbursement in the amount of $646,807.24 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,778,484.43. ( Notes: Austin Water Utility )
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to expand the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District (PID) by adding one parcel located at 500 West 2nd Street, as requested by the property owner.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Restricted Parking Area Map under City Code Section 12-5-29 by adding two new areas, Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Association (District 10) and Southeast Combined Neighborhood Planning Area (District 2).
Approve a resolution related to the use of homestead preservation districts and homestead preservation reinvestments zones to address affordable housing issues in Austin.
Proclamation -- City of Austin Safety Conference -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by JoAnn Cowan and members of the City Safety Committee
Distinguished Service Award (retirement) -- Bill Needles, EMS -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- The Kick-Off of the Capital Area Food Bank's Summer Food Service Program -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Kathy Green
Distinguished Service Award (retirement) -- Terry McCoy, TxDOT -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Distinguished Service Award -- Jim Turney -- to be presented by Council Member Ellen Troxclair and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- River City Youth Foundation Father's Day Parade -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Mona Gonzales
Proclamation -- National Trails Day -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by George Cofer
52. Approve an ordinance on third reading relating to the Austin Cab I, Incorporated d.b.a. Austin Cab taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 53. Approve an ordinance on third reading relating to the Greater Austin Transportation Company, d.b.a. Yellow Cab Company taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 54. Approve an ordinance on third reading relating to the Lone Star Cab Company taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 55. Approve an ordinance on third reading amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger service requirements.
52. Approve an ordinance on third reading relating to the Austin Cab I, Incorporated d.b.a. Austin Cab taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 53. Approve an ordinance on third reading relating to the Greater Austin Transportation Company, d.b.a. Yellow Cab Company taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 54. Approve an ordinance on third reading relating to the Lone Star Cab Company taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 55. Approve an ordinance on third reading amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger service requirements.
Approve a resolution directing the publication of an Official Notice of Intention to Issue $80,655,000 City of Austin, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015.
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month service and supply contract with 3SOUTH LLC, to provide a gas chromatograph, training, and parts for the Austin Fire Department, in an amount not to exceed $188,844, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $248,844. ( Notes: This 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 solicitation. )
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by E.T.B., Inc. d/b/a CVS Pharmacy, located at 1801 and 1813 W. Parmer Lane (District 7), for a waiver of the distance requirement in City Code Chapter 4-9, which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a school.
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 5 to the contract with PIKE ELECTRIC, LLC., for transmission and distribution construction and maintenance services, increasing the contract authorization for the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $39,000,000. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program through the achievement of good faith efforts with 4.85% MBE and 1.33% WBE participation.. )
Approve issuance of a street closure permit under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the ESPN’s X-Games, a fee-paid event in the 900 and 1000 blocks of Congress Avenue and 11th Street from Colorado Street to Brazos Street, to be held on Thursday, June 4, 2015.
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with AUSTIN WHITE LIME COMPANY for the supply of quicklime for Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $6,858,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,429,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,716,000. ( Notes: This 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 solicitation. )
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month service contract with RECORDED BOOKS INC. to provide unabridged audiobooks for the Austin Public Library in an amount not to exceed $975,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $325,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,950,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded as a sole source and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. )
31. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month supply contract with ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION to provide impedance threshold devices for the Emergency Medical Services Department in an amount not to exceed $356,643, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $130,977 for the first extension option, $137,526 for the second extension option, and $144,403 for the third extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $769,548. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded as a sole source and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. ) 32. Authorize award and execution of a supply contract with KNOX ASSOCIATES INC. DBA THE KNOX COMPANY to provide mini narcotics lockers for the Emergency Medical Services Department in an amount not to exceed $63,009. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded as a sole source and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. )
Set a public hearing regarding CenterPoint Energy Resources' proposal to increase customer rates. (Suggested date and time: June 18, 2015, 4:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX)
Approve an ordinance designating the CHESTNUT NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION CORPORATION and the GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION as community land trusts and granting the corporations a property tax exemption on certain properties.
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20141120-014 increasing the percentage-based ad valorem (property) tax exemption on the assessed value of residence homesteads.
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20141120-014 increasing the percentage-based ad valorem (property) tax exemption on the assessed value of residence homesteads.
Approve an ordinance designating the CHESTNUT NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION CORPORATION and the GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION as community land trusts and granting the corporations a property tax exemption on certain properties. ADJOURNMENT
Jun 04, 2015 City Council Meetings
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Authorize issuance of incentives to Foundation Communities for the installation of solar electric systems at its 140 residential units at 3226 W. Slaughter Lane, in an amount not to exceed $193,248.
16. Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an agreement between the Quality of Life Foundation and the City for job placement and training services and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Human Resources Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to accept and appropriate $25,500 in grant funds from the Quality of Life Foundation for the Emerging Leader Summer Internship Program to provide paid internships for Austin area youth. 21. Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple approximately 63 properties at high risk of flooding in the 25-year floodplain located within the Williamson Creek Watershed, in an amount not to exceed $17,986,000, establishing acquisition and relocation guidelines, and waiving the requirements of City Code Chapter 14-3 (District 2 and District 3).
Ali Tabrizi - Legal status of 4316 Far West Blvd. Cecily Cedilote - M.E.E.E.L.J. INC. Bo Delp - Permit Reform Dr. Von Wood - CLC City procedures Felix Jimenez - Permit Reform Ariana Luna - Permit Reform Marilu Fractubso - Permit Reform Matt Gonzales - Permit Reform Jared Lamb - Energy Savings Chris Stroud - Low Income Advisory Task Force
Approve an ordinance creating a camera-enforced civil offense for illegally passing a school bus. ( Notes: Animal Services )
59. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 60. 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 of the Government Code). 61. Discuss legal issues related to a challenge petition with the Appraisal Review Board for the Travis Central Appraisal District relating to commercial property values set by the Travis Central Appraisal District. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Authorize negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with the BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM for the encroachment of street right-of-way by a pedestrian bridge at the 300 block of West Dean Keeton Street, located approximately one block east of Guadalupe Street. (District 9).
Approve a resolution creating the Flood Mitigation Task Force to develop recommendations related to area flooding and its impacts to property, public safety, and City finances and directing the City Manager to provide staff resources. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler CO 4: Council Member Delia Garza )
Approve a resolution related to the 2015 Austin Community Climate Plan, directing the City Manager to create the Joint Sustainability Committee, and establishing duties of the Committee. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with ENERGY ENGINEERING ASSOC., INC dba EEA CONSULTING ENGINEERS (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP165A, to provide engineering services for an additional downtown district cooling plant in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 16.00% MBE and 16.00% WBE participation. )
Consider and develop recommendations on negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Williamson County, Texas for the Neenah Avenue Widening Project (District 6). ( Notes: Public Works )
Authorize execution of an amendment to the cost reimbursement agreement with CENTURY LAND HOLDINGS II, LLC. to increase the City's cost reimbursement in the amount of $646,807.24 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,778,484.43. ( Notes: Austin Water Utility )
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to expand the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District (PID) by adding one parcel located at 500 West 2nd Street, as requested by the property owner.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Restricted Parking Area Map under City Code Section 12-5-29 by adding two new areas, Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Association (District 10) and Southeast Combined Neighborhood Planning Area (District 2).
Approve a resolution related to the use of homestead preservation districts and homestead preservation reinvestments zones to address affordable housing issues in Austin.
Proclamation -- City of Austin Safety Conference -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by JoAnn Cowan and members of the City Safety Committee
Distinguished Service Award (retirement) -- Bill Needles, EMS -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- The Kick-Off of the Capital Area Food Bank's Summer Food Service Program -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Kathy Green
Distinguished Service Award (retirement) -- Terry McCoy, TxDOT -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Distinguished Service Award -- Jim Turney -- to be presented by Council Member Ellen Troxclair and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- River City Youth Foundation Father's Day Parade -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Mona Gonzales
Proclamation -- National Trails Day -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by George Cofer
52. Approve an ordinance on third reading relating to the Austin Cab I, Incorporated d.b.a. Austin Cab taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 53. Approve an ordinance on third reading relating to the Greater Austin Transportation Company, d.b.a. Yellow Cab Company taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 54. Approve an ordinance on third reading relating to the Lone Star Cab Company taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 55. Approve an ordinance on third reading amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger service requirements.
52. Approve an ordinance on third reading relating to the Austin Cab I, Incorporated d.b.a. Austin Cab taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 53. Approve an ordinance on third reading relating to the Greater Austin Transportation Company, d.b.a. Yellow Cab Company taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 54. Approve an ordinance on third reading relating to the Lone Star Cab Company taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 55. Approve an ordinance on third reading amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger service requirements.
Approve a resolution directing the publication of an Official Notice of Intention to Issue $80,655,000 City of Austin, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015.
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month service and supply contract with 3SOUTH LLC, to provide a gas chromatograph, training, and parts for the Austin Fire Department, in an amount not to exceed $188,844, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $248,844. ( Notes: This 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 solicitation. )
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by E.T.B., Inc. d/b/a CVS Pharmacy, located at 1801 and 1813 W. Parmer Lane (District 7), for a waiver of the distance requirement in City Code Chapter 4-9, which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a school.
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 5 to the contract with PIKE ELECTRIC, LLC., for transmission and distribution construction and maintenance services, increasing the contract authorization for the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $39,000,000. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program through the achievement of good faith efforts with 4.85% MBE and 1.33% WBE participation.. )
Approve issuance of a street closure permit under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the ESPN’s X-Games, a fee-paid event in the 900 and 1000 blocks of Congress Avenue and 11th Street from Colorado Street to Brazos Street, to be held on Thursday, June 4, 2015.
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with AUSTIN WHITE LIME COMPANY for the supply of quicklime for Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $6,858,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,429,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,716,000. ( Notes: This 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 solicitation. )
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month service contract with RECORDED BOOKS INC. to provide unabridged audiobooks for the Austin Public Library in an amount not to exceed $975,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $325,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,950,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded as a sole source and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. )
31. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month supply contract with ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION to provide impedance threshold devices for the Emergency Medical Services Department in an amount not to exceed $356,643, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $130,977 for the first extension option, $137,526 for the second extension option, and $144,403 for the third extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $769,548. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded as a sole source and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. ) 32. Authorize award and execution of a supply contract with KNOX ASSOCIATES INC. DBA THE KNOX COMPANY to provide mini narcotics lockers for the Emergency Medical Services Department in an amount not to exceed $63,009. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded as a sole source and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. )
Set a public hearing regarding CenterPoint Energy Resources' proposal to increase customer rates. (Suggested date and time: June 18, 2015, 4:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX)
Approve an ordinance designating the CHESTNUT NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION CORPORATION and the GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION as community land trusts and granting the corporations a property tax exemption on certain properties.
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20141120-014 increasing the percentage-based ad valorem (property) tax exemption on the assessed value of residence homesteads.
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20141120-014 increasing the percentage-based ad valorem (property) tax exemption on the assessed value of residence homesteads.
Approve an ordinance designating the CHESTNUT NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION CORPORATION and the GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION as community land trusts and granting the corporations a property tax exemption on certain properties. ADJOURNMENT