9:55 AM – Invocation Rabbi Alan Freedman, Temple Beth Shalom 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent Agenda Items #1 - 50 Pulled: 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 35, 36, 41, 42, & 50.
Addendum Office of Real Estate Services 70. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation of an agreement with FREMONT HOLDINGS, LLC for a two-year temporary staging and construction workspace, a 25-foot perpetual no-build area, and the dedication of 392 feet of right-of-way on City-owned land located at 64 Rainey Street, Austin. (District 9).
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 24-month contract with the FILM SOCIETY OF AUSTIN, INC. DBA AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal No. MPM0308, to provide public access television and community media management services in an amount not to exceed $950,000, with two 24-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $950,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,850,000. ( 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. )
Authorize negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with SKYHOUSE AUSTIN, LLC, for the aerial encroachment of right-of-way by balconies at 51 Rainey Street, in Austin, Travis County, Texas (District 9).
C14-2014-0136 – Cameron Apartments – District 1 – Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known 9201 Cameron Road (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from limited industrial services (LI) district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 2. First Reading approved on June 11, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Second Reading approved on August 13, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Owner: FSI Cameron Crossing, LP (Philip Capron). Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale by February 20, 2016, of City of Austin Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2015, in a par amount not to exceed $16,065,000, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance; authorizing related documents; and approving related fees.
4. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Austin Water Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to increase appropriations by $800,000 and decrease the ending balance by the same amount for the settlement related to the River Place water and wastewater system ratepayers' appeal of the City of Austin retail water and wastewater rates. Related to Item #18. 18. Approve a settlement agreement in Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 44010, Petition by the Ratepayers of the former River Place water and wastewater systems appealing the retail water and wastewater rates of the City of Austin. Related to Item #4.
Approve a settlement in Austin Lifecare, Inc. v City of Austin et al. Cause No. 1:11-CV-875-LY & Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin, et al. v City of Austin et al. Cause NO. 1:11-CV-00876-LY; In the U.S. District Court-Western District of Texas.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month service contract to provide support to local businesses with AUSTIN INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE, in an estimated amount not to exceed $70,000, and include two additional 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $70,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $210,000.
Authorize execution of a 36-month contract with LONGHORN CAR-TRUCK RENTAL, INC., or one of the other qualified bidders for Invitation for Bid-Best Value No. SLW0201REBID, to provide rental vehicles in an amount not to exceed $1,008,576, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $316,788 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,958,940. ( 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 execution of a construction contract with PEABODY GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. for the Mains to Capitol Complex Project in the amount of $4,775,698.80 plus a $238,784.94 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,014,483.74. ( 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 11.48% MBE and 66.32% WBE participation. )
Approve a recommendation by the Health and Human Services Council Committee to identify funding for public health programs aimed at decreasing health inequities.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with POWER SUPPLY INC., for the purchase of three-phase reclosers for Austin Energy, in an amount not to exceed $79,125. ( 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. )
Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance by Austin Affordable PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, of $25,000,000 in multi-family private activity bonds to finance, in part, a proposed multi-family senior rental development to be known as the Harris Branch Senior, located at approximately 12433 Dessau Road.
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a 40-year lease of City property, locally known as 4712 Bolm Road, consisting of approximately 6.139 acres of vacant land, to SKILLPOINT ALLIANCE, in the amount of $1,342,000 (District 3).
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-206 relating to the Joint Sustainability Committee.
Set a public hearing to consider the full purpose annexation of the following annexation areas: ARR Johnny Morris Road (approximately 145 acres in eastern Travis County approximately three tenths of a mile south of the intersection of Johnny Morris Road and Daffan Lane; contiguous to District 1). Bellingham Meadows (approximately 187 acres in eastern Travis County west of Parmer Lane at the intersection of Parmer Lane and Bellingham Drive; contiguous to District 1). Blue Goose Road (approximately 28 acres in eastern Travis County east of Blue Goose Road approximately 975 feet northwest of the intersection of US Highway 290 East and Blue Goose Road; contiguous to District 1). Cantarra/Howard Subdivision (approximately 323 acres in northeastern Travis County north of Howard Lane approximately 700 feet east of the intersection of Howard Lane and Cantarra Drive and also north and south of Howard Lane immediately west of the intersection of Howard Lane and Cantarra Drive; contiguous to District 1). Heritage Oaks at Pearson Ranch (approximately 135 acres in southern Williamson County south of Avery Ranch Boulevard at the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and Pearson Ranch Road; contiguous to District 6). Lost Creek Connector Piece (approximately 174 acres in Travis County north of Lost Creek Boulevard approximately 380 feet west of the intersection of Lost Creek Boulevard and Bend of the River Drive, adjacent to the Lost Creek MUD; contiguous to District 8). TxDOT/US 183 A Tollway (approximately 87 acres in southern Williamson County north of Avery Ranch Boulevard at the intersection of US 183 A Tollway and Avery Ranch Boulevard; contiguous to District 6 ). Old Lampasas Trail (approximately 81 acres in northern Travis County south of Old Lampasas Trail south of the intersection of Old Lampasas Trail and Talleyran Drive; contiguous to Districts 6 & 10 ). Vaught Ranch (approximately 9 acres in Travis County south of FM 2222 at the southwest corner of the intersection of FM 2222 and Vaught Ranch Road; contiguous to District 10 ). Walnut Creek Area (approximately 134 acres in eastern Travis County west of Sprinkle Cutoff Road approximately 477 feet north of the intersection of Sprinkle Cutoff Road and Samsung Blvd; contiguous to District 1). (Suggested dates and times: October 1, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. and October 15, 2015 at 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX).
Addendum Office of Real Estate Services 70. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation of an agreement with FREMONT HOLDINGS, LLC for a two-year temporary staging and construction workspace, a 25-foot perpetual no-build area, and the dedication of 392 feet of right-of-way on City-owned land located at 64 Rainey Street, Austin. (District 9).
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Jeremiah Jarvis - Sustainable food system for Austin - Travis County Richard Jung - Boards and Commissions quorum requirements John Williams - STR Sharon Williams - STR John Goldstone - New Travis County Courthouse Sylvia Servin - Traffic problems Joe Quintero - East Austin communities
Authorize the use of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method for construction improvements to the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel.
Authorize execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with GT DISTRIBUTORS INC. for the one-time purchase of night vision goggles and helmet mounts for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $103,847. ( 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. )
2. Approve a resolution initiating code amendments related to short-term rentals. Related to Item #52. 52. Approve a recommendation regarding short-term rentals. Related to Item #2.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Michele Rogerson Lynch, representing the owners of Springdale Farms, regarding the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit to grant outdoor entertainment as an additional use to the existing urban farm use (District 3).
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.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget.
Proclamation - Getting Connected - To be presented by Mayor Adler and to be accepted by Vicky Valdez
Certificate of Congratulations - Business Success Skills Graduates - To be presented by Mayor Adler and to be accepted by Vicky Valdez
Certificate of Congratulations - Public Works Department - To be presented by Mayor Adler and to be accepted by Howard Lazarus
Proclamation - International Afrikan Fashion Week - To be presented by Council Member Houston and to be accepted by Nailah I. Akinyémi-Sankofa
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on growth-related projects within the Drinking Water Protection Zone to be included in the FY 2015-2016 Capital Budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for the use of dedicated parkland known as the Waller Creek Greenbelt, consisting of approximately 2,115 square feet of permanent above ground pedestrian walkway and approximately 8,832 square feet of temporary working space, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace an above ground pedestrian walkway in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code (District 9).
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on Austin Resource Recovery's proposed rate and fee changes for the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Pedcor Investments, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for a proposed affordable multi-family development to be called the West Gate Ridge Apartments, located at 8700 West Gate Boulevard.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Michele Rogerson Lynch, representing the owners of Springdale Farms, regarding the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit to grant outdoor entertainment as an additional use to the existing urban farm use (District 3).
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed change to the drainage charge as part of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 proposed budget.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of an addition to an existing single family residence at 7054 Comanche Trail, which is located in the 100-year floodplain of Lake Travis (District 6).
Aug 20, 2015 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM – Invocation Rabbi Alan Freedman, Temple Beth Shalom 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent Agenda Items #1 - 50 Pulled: 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 35, 36, 41, 42, & 50.
Addendum Office of Real Estate Services 70. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation of an agreement with FREMONT HOLDINGS, LLC for a two-year temporary staging and construction workspace, a 25-foot perpetual no-build area, and the dedication of 392 feet of right-of-way on City-owned land located at 64 Rainey Street, Austin. (District 9).
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 24-month contract with the FILM SOCIETY OF AUSTIN, INC. DBA AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal No. MPM0308, to provide public access television and community media management services in an amount not to exceed $950,000, with two 24-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $950,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,850,000. ( 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. )
Authorize negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with SKYHOUSE AUSTIN, LLC, for the aerial encroachment of right-of-way by balconies at 51 Rainey Street, in Austin, Travis County, Texas (District 9).
C14-2014-0136 – Cameron Apartments – District 1 – Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known 9201 Cameron Road (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from limited industrial services (LI) district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 2. First Reading approved on June 11, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Second Reading approved on August 13, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Owner: FSI Cameron Crossing, LP (Philip Capron). Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale by February 20, 2016, of City of Austin Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2015, in a par amount not to exceed $16,065,000, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance; authorizing related documents; and approving related fees.
4. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Austin Water Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to increase appropriations by $800,000 and decrease the ending balance by the same amount for the settlement related to the River Place water and wastewater system ratepayers' appeal of the City of Austin retail water and wastewater rates. Related to Item #18. 18. Approve a settlement agreement in Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 44010, Petition by the Ratepayers of the former River Place water and wastewater systems appealing the retail water and wastewater rates of the City of Austin. Related to Item #4.
Approve a settlement in Austin Lifecare, Inc. v City of Austin et al. Cause No. 1:11-CV-875-LY & Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin, et al. v City of Austin et al. Cause NO. 1:11-CV-00876-LY; In the U.S. District Court-Western District of Texas.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month service contract to provide support to local businesses with AUSTIN INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE, in an estimated amount not to exceed $70,000, and include two additional 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $70,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $210,000.
Authorize execution of a 36-month contract with LONGHORN CAR-TRUCK RENTAL, INC., or one of the other qualified bidders for Invitation for Bid-Best Value No. SLW0201REBID, to provide rental vehicles in an amount not to exceed $1,008,576, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $316,788 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,958,940. ( 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 execution of a construction contract with PEABODY GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. for the Mains to Capitol Complex Project in the amount of $4,775,698.80 plus a $238,784.94 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,014,483.74. ( 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 11.48% MBE and 66.32% WBE participation. )
Approve a recommendation by the Health and Human Services Council Committee to identify funding for public health programs aimed at decreasing health inequities.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with POWER SUPPLY INC., for the purchase of three-phase reclosers for Austin Energy, in an amount not to exceed $79,125. ( 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. )
Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance by Austin Affordable PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, of $25,000,000 in multi-family private activity bonds to finance, in part, a proposed multi-family senior rental development to be known as the Harris Branch Senior, located at approximately 12433 Dessau Road.
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a 40-year lease of City property, locally known as 4712 Bolm Road, consisting of approximately 6.139 acres of vacant land, to SKILLPOINT ALLIANCE, in the amount of $1,342,000 (District 3).
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-206 relating to the Joint Sustainability Committee.
Set a public hearing to consider the full purpose annexation of the following annexation areas: ARR Johnny Morris Road (approximately 145 acres in eastern Travis County approximately three tenths of a mile south of the intersection of Johnny Morris Road and Daffan Lane; contiguous to District 1). Bellingham Meadows (approximately 187 acres in eastern Travis County west of Parmer Lane at the intersection of Parmer Lane and Bellingham Drive; contiguous to District 1). Blue Goose Road (approximately 28 acres in eastern Travis County east of Blue Goose Road approximately 975 feet northwest of the intersection of US Highway 290 East and Blue Goose Road; contiguous to District 1). Cantarra/Howard Subdivision (approximately 323 acres in northeastern Travis County north of Howard Lane approximately 700 feet east of the intersection of Howard Lane and Cantarra Drive and also north and south of Howard Lane immediately west of the intersection of Howard Lane and Cantarra Drive; contiguous to District 1). Heritage Oaks at Pearson Ranch (approximately 135 acres in southern Williamson County south of Avery Ranch Boulevard at the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and Pearson Ranch Road; contiguous to District 6). Lost Creek Connector Piece (approximately 174 acres in Travis County north of Lost Creek Boulevard approximately 380 feet west of the intersection of Lost Creek Boulevard and Bend of the River Drive, adjacent to the Lost Creek MUD; contiguous to District 8). TxDOT/US 183 A Tollway (approximately 87 acres in southern Williamson County north of Avery Ranch Boulevard at the intersection of US 183 A Tollway and Avery Ranch Boulevard; contiguous to District 6 ). Old Lampasas Trail (approximately 81 acres in northern Travis County south of Old Lampasas Trail south of the intersection of Old Lampasas Trail and Talleyran Drive; contiguous to Districts 6 & 10 ). Vaught Ranch (approximately 9 acres in Travis County south of FM 2222 at the southwest corner of the intersection of FM 2222 and Vaught Ranch Road; contiguous to District 10 ). Walnut Creek Area (approximately 134 acres in eastern Travis County west of Sprinkle Cutoff Road approximately 477 feet north of the intersection of Sprinkle Cutoff Road and Samsung Blvd; contiguous to District 1). (Suggested dates and times: October 1, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. and October 15, 2015 at 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX).
Addendum Office of Real Estate Services 70. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation of an agreement with FREMONT HOLDINGS, LLC for a two-year temporary staging and construction workspace, a 25-foot perpetual no-build area, and the dedication of 392 feet of right-of-way on City-owned land located at 64 Rainey Street, Austin. (District 9).
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Jeremiah Jarvis - Sustainable food system for Austin - Travis County Richard Jung - Boards and Commissions quorum requirements John Williams - STR Sharon Williams - STR John Goldstone - New Travis County Courthouse Sylvia Servin - Traffic problems Joe Quintero - East Austin communities
Authorize the use of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method for construction improvements to the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel.
Authorize execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with GT DISTRIBUTORS INC. for the one-time purchase of night vision goggles and helmet mounts for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $103,847. ( 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. )
2. Approve a resolution initiating code amendments related to short-term rentals. Related to Item #52. 52. Approve a recommendation regarding short-term rentals. Related to Item #2.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Michele Rogerson Lynch, representing the owners of Springdale Farms, regarding the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit to grant outdoor entertainment as an additional use to the existing urban farm use (District 3).
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.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget.
Proclamation - Getting Connected - To be presented by Mayor Adler and to be accepted by Vicky Valdez
Certificate of Congratulations - Business Success Skills Graduates - To be presented by Mayor Adler and to be accepted by Vicky Valdez
Certificate of Congratulations - Public Works Department - To be presented by Mayor Adler and to be accepted by Howard Lazarus
Proclamation - International Afrikan Fashion Week - To be presented by Council Member Houston and to be accepted by Nailah I. Akinyémi-Sankofa
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on growth-related projects within the Drinking Water Protection Zone to be included in the FY 2015-2016 Capital Budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for the use of dedicated parkland known as the Waller Creek Greenbelt, consisting of approximately 2,115 square feet of permanent above ground pedestrian walkway and approximately 8,832 square feet of temporary working space, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace an above ground pedestrian walkway in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code (District 9).
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on Austin Resource Recovery's proposed rate and fee changes for the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Pedcor Investments, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for a proposed affordable multi-family development to be called the West Gate Ridge Apartments, located at 8700 West Gate Boulevard.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Michele Rogerson Lynch, representing the owners of Springdale Farms, regarding the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit to grant outdoor entertainment as an additional use to the existing urban farm use (District 3).
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed change to the drainage charge as part of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 proposed budget.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of an addition to an existing single family residence at 7054 Comanche Trail, which is located in the 100-year floodplain of Lake Travis (District 6).