Authorize award and execution of a 24-month construction services contract with BILFINGER TEPSCO for chilled water piping construction on customer distribution sites in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,000,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 10.94% MBE and 1.24% WBE participation. )
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with FOUND DESIGN LLC, dba MERJE, to provide design services for the Austin Downtown Wayfinding System in the amount of $144,324 for a total contract amount not to exceed $463,478. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 21.08% MBE and 21.96% WBE participation to date. )
87. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of a new single family residence at 6109 Oakclaire Drive as requested by the owner of the property. The property is partially in the 25-year and 100-year floodplain of Gaines Creek, a tributary of Barton Creek (District 8). (Suggested date and time: August 6, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street). 88. Set a public hearing to consider approval of an application and resolution to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Pedcor Investments, LLC, for a proposed affordable multi-family development to be called the Heights on Parmer Phase II, located at 1524 East Parmer Lane. (Suggested date and time: August 6, 2015 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin TX) 89. Set a public hearing to consider the use of dedicated parkland known as the Waller Creek Greenbelt, consisting of approximately 2,115 square feet for a permanent Red River Street above ground pedestrian walkway and approximately 8,832 square feet of temporary working space to construct, use, maintain, repair in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code (District 9). (Suggested date and time, August 20, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX).
Approve an ordinance relating to permitting requirements for non-peak hour concrete installation within portions of the Central Business District (CBD) and Public (P) zoning districts.
Chris Strand - Low Income consumer task force Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water Fluoridation Al D'Andrea - Low income energy efficiency Joseph Michael McCarthy - Housing Cheryl Bradley - Budget funding for not-profit Allen Roddy - Protecting our City Council Daryl Horton - African-American Quality of Life. Pat Johnson - Remember the oath you took when you swore on the bible to obey state law and city ordinances that you are asked to pass. Carlos León - 1) GOD, Jesus Christ, and The Holy Spirit are alive, well and true. 2) Kick chemtrails to the curb; Keep Austin air free & clear3)Losing your marbles - Part XII Paul Robbins - City & Budget issues
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to analyze and bring forward policy options regarding implementation of the City's living wage policies for certain contractors and sub-contractors, including information about potential fiscal impacts for the fiscal year 2015-2016 budget.
Approve an ordinance waiving fees for the development and construction of the Neenah Avenue Road Widening Project. (District 6).
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-9 regarding utility deferred payment agreements.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to re-appropriate funds from non-sworn positions vacant 12 months or longer.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month social services contract with the COUNCIL ON AT-RISK YOUTH to operate of a juvenile justice youth program for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $128,000. ( Notes: This contract is exempt as specified in Texas Government Code Chapter 252.022. )
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of two 12-month contracts for Request for Proposal No. PAX0124 with FRONT STEPS, INC. to provide temporary housing services, peer to peer support, on-call case management support, and life skills training and with ANEWENTRY, INC. to provide temporary housing services, peer to peer support, and life skills training in an amount not to exceed $304,058 combined, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $304,058 per extension option combined, for total contracts amount not to exceed $1,520,290 combined. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month service contract with MORRIS & MACDANIEL, INC., or another qualified offeror to Request for Proposal No. FP EAD0117REBID, for Cadet hiring administration for the Austin Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $400,000, with five 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,400,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20140807-114 and directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing parkland improvement and use agreement with West Austin Youth Association. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member Don Zimmerman )
3:00 PM - Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting 106. 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=826&doctype=Agenda)
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.
96. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 changing regulations for secondary dwellings (also known as accessory dwelling units). Related to Item #108. 108. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 changing regulations for secondary dwellings (also known as accessory dwelling units). Related to Item #96.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Tiny Boxwoods LLC d/b/a Tiny Boxwoods, located at 1503 W. 35th Street, for a waiver of the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4(A), which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a school (District 10).
Proclamation -- Love Your Rescue Pet Day -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Ellen Jefferson
Distinguished Service Award (retirement) -- David Juarez, Austin Water Utility -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Larry Monroe Day (In Memoriam) -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Ave Bonar and Friends of Larry Monroe
Proclamation -- Bollywood Day -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Prakash Mohandas
Proclamation -- Girl Scout Troop 668 Bronze Award Project -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honorees
Proclamation -- Lynn Cooksey Day -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and Council Member Sheri Gallo and to be accepted by the honoree
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Tiny Boxwoods LLC d/b/a Tiny Boxwoods, located at 1503 W. 35th Street, for a waiver of the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4(A), which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a school (District 10).
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding CenterPoint Energy Resources' proposal to increase customer rates.
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing fees for the Cristo Rey Jamaica event sponsored by Cristo Rey Parish which was held Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston )
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20140807-114 and directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing parkland improvement and use agreement with West Austin Youth Association. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member Don Zimmerman )
Authorize the award, negotiation, and execution of three 24-month contracts with KEMA, INC., GDS ASSOCIATES, INC. and LEIDOS INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. OPJ0112, for demand side management consulting services in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 each and combined with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $500,000 each and combined, for a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. (Purchasing - Item #20 on February 26, 2015) )
Approve a resolution relating to short-term rentals. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Council Member Ellen Troxclair)
Approve a resolution creating an Austin-Travis County Intergovernmental Working Group and appointing its members to make recommendations regarding a location, governance structure and funding plan for a sobering center and directing the City Manager to return to Council for approval of funding to be incorporated in the Fiscal Year 2016 budget sufficient to advance progress toward establishing a sobriety center.
Approve a resolution affirming CodeNEXT Approach 2.5, relating to the degree to which the Land Development Code will be amended.
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20140807-114 and directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing parkland improvement and use agreement with West Austin Youth Association. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member Don Zimmerman )
Approve a resolution relating to expenditure of the Capital Metro ¼ Cent funds to pay for infrastructure improvements to improve mobility throughout the city. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 2: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza)
Jun 18, 2015 City Council Meetings
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month construction services contract with BILFINGER TEPSCO for chilled water piping construction on customer distribution sites in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,000,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 10.94% MBE and 1.24% WBE participation. )
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with FOUND DESIGN LLC, dba MERJE, to provide design services for the Austin Downtown Wayfinding System in the amount of $144,324 for a total contract amount not to exceed $463,478. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 21.08% MBE and 21.96% WBE participation to date. )
87. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of a new single family residence at 6109 Oakclaire Drive as requested by the owner of the property. The property is partially in the 25-year and 100-year floodplain of Gaines Creek, a tributary of Barton Creek (District 8). (Suggested date and time: August 6, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street). 88. Set a public hearing to consider approval of an application and resolution to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Pedcor Investments, LLC, for a proposed affordable multi-family development to be called the Heights on Parmer Phase II, located at 1524 East Parmer Lane. (Suggested date and time: August 6, 2015 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin TX) 89. Set a public hearing to consider the use of dedicated parkland known as the Waller Creek Greenbelt, consisting of approximately 2,115 square feet for a permanent Red River Street above ground pedestrian walkway and approximately 8,832 square feet of temporary working space to construct, use, maintain, repair in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code (District 9). (Suggested date and time, August 20, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX).
Approve an ordinance relating to permitting requirements for non-peak hour concrete installation within portions of the Central Business District (CBD) and Public (P) zoning districts.
Chris Strand - Low Income consumer task force Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water Fluoridation Al D'Andrea - Low income energy efficiency Joseph Michael McCarthy - Housing Cheryl Bradley - Budget funding for not-profit Allen Roddy - Protecting our City Council Daryl Horton - African-American Quality of Life. Pat Johnson - Remember the oath you took when you swore on the bible to obey state law and city ordinances that you are asked to pass. Carlos León - 1) GOD, Jesus Christ, and The Holy Spirit are alive, well and true. 2) Kick chemtrails to the curb; Keep Austin air free & clear3)Losing your marbles - Part XII Paul Robbins - City & Budget issues
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to analyze and bring forward policy options regarding implementation of the City's living wage policies for certain contractors and sub-contractors, including information about potential fiscal impacts for the fiscal year 2015-2016 budget.
Approve an ordinance waiving fees for the development and construction of the Neenah Avenue Road Widening Project. (District 6).
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-9 regarding utility deferred payment agreements.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to re-appropriate funds from non-sworn positions vacant 12 months or longer.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month social services contract with the COUNCIL ON AT-RISK YOUTH to operate of a juvenile justice youth program for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $128,000. ( Notes: This contract is exempt as specified in Texas Government Code Chapter 252.022. )
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of two 12-month contracts for Request for Proposal No. PAX0124 with FRONT STEPS, INC. to provide temporary housing services, peer to peer support, on-call case management support, and life skills training and with ANEWENTRY, INC. to provide temporary housing services, peer to peer support, and life skills training in an amount not to exceed $304,058 combined, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $304,058 per extension option combined, for total contracts amount not to exceed $1,520,290 combined. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month service contract with MORRIS & MACDANIEL, INC., or another qualified offeror to Request for Proposal No. FP EAD0117REBID, for Cadet hiring administration for the Austin Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $400,000, with five 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,400,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20140807-114 and directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing parkland improvement and use agreement with West Austin Youth Association. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member Don Zimmerman )
3:00 PM - Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting 106. 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=826&doctype=Agenda)
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.
96. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 changing regulations for secondary dwellings (also known as accessory dwelling units). Related to Item #108. 108. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 changing regulations for secondary dwellings (also known as accessory dwelling units). Related to Item #96.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Tiny Boxwoods LLC d/b/a Tiny Boxwoods, located at 1503 W. 35th Street, for a waiver of the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4(A), which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a school (District 10).
Proclamation -- Love Your Rescue Pet Day -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Ellen Jefferson
Distinguished Service Award (retirement) -- David Juarez, Austin Water Utility -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Larry Monroe Day (In Memoriam) -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Ave Bonar and Friends of Larry Monroe
Proclamation -- Bollywood Day -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Prakash Mohandas
Proclamation -- Girl Scout Troop 668 Bronze Award Project -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honorees
Proclamation -- Lynn Cooksey Day -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and Council Member Sheri Gallo and to be accepted by the honoree
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Tiny Boxwoods LLC d/b/a Tiny Boxwoods, located at 1503 W. 35th Street, for a waiver of the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4(A), which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a school (District 10).
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding CenterPoint Energy Resources' proposal to increase customer rates.
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing fees for the Cristo Rey Jamaica event sponsored by Cristo Rey Parish which was held Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston )
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20140807-114 and directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing parkland improvement and use agreement with West Austin Youth Association. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member Don Zimmerman )
Authorize the award, negotiation, and execution of three 24-month contracts with KEMA, INC., GDS ASSOCIATES, INC. and LEIDOS INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. OPJ0112, for demand side management consulting services in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 each and combined with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $500,000 each and combined, for a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. (Purchasing - Item #20 on February 26, 2015) )
Approve a resolution relating to short-term rentals. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Council Member Ellen Troxclair)
Approve a resolution creating an Austin-Travis County Intergovernmental Working Group and appointing its members to make recommendations regarding a location, governance structure and funding plan for a sobering center and directing the City Manager to return to Council for approval of funding to be incorporated in the Fiscal Year 2016 budget sufficient to advance progress toward establishing a sobriety center.
Approve a resolution affirming CodeNEXT Approach 2.5, relating to the degree to which the Land Development Code will be amended.
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20140807-114 and directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing parkland improvement and use agreement with West Austin Youth Association. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member Don Zimmerman )
Approve a resolution relating to expenditure of the Capital Metro ¼ Cent funds to pay for infrastructure improvements to improve mobility throughout the city. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 2: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza)