9:55 AM Invocation Gen Kelsang Ingchug, Chittamani Kadampa Buddhist Center 10:00 AM City Council Convenes
Adopt a plan of achieving 600 megawatts of utility-scale, solar generation capacity by 2017 in addition to solar capacity currently existing or under contract, and to authorize negotiation and execution of power purchase agreements with qualified offerors for up to 350 megawatts of utility-scale, solar-generated electricity (for a total acquisition of approximately 600 megawatts of new solar capacity, if available and affordable) for terms of up to 25 years, for a combined estimated annual amount of $44,000,000 and combined total of $1,100,000,000.
6. Authorize negotiation and execution of guaranteed maximum price work authorization amendments for the construction manager-at-risk contract with HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvements project in the amount of $276,000,000 plus $13,000,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $289,000,000. Related to Item # 7. ( Notes: The preconstruction phase of the contract was awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program by meeting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Goal of 9.63% for the Preconstruction Phase Services. ) 7. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with M. ARTHUR GENSLER, JR. and ASSOCIATES INC., dba GENSLER to provide professional services for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvements Project in the amount of $18,000,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $36,000,000. Related to Item # 6. ( 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 15.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE participation. )
Adopt a plan of achieving 600 megawatts of utility-scale, solar generation capacity by 2017 in addition to solar capacity currently existing or under contract, and to authorize negotiation and execution of power purchase agreements with qualified offerors for up to 350 megawatts of utility-scale, solar-generated electricity (for a total acquisition of approximately 600 megawatts of new solar capacity, if available and affordable) for terms of up to 25 years, for a combined estimated annual amount of $44,000,000 and combined total of $1,100,000,000.
Alfonso Peña - Code Compliance and the lack thereof CAROLANNROSEKENNEDY- TAXiinginAMERICA2015 Allan Roddy - Lake Austin Spencer Nutting - Emergency fee & permit waivers for event on October 30th & 31st on 6th and Congress Johnette Mason - Racial profilng in the Lakeside area (78724) Edward Sledge - Distracted driving Jose Quintero - Jose Quintero with the Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association. I call it East Austin Neighborhood for Affordable Housing. Mary Owens - City Entitlements
Adopt a plan of achieving 600 megawatts of utility-scale, solar generation capacity by 2017 in addition to solar capacity currently existing or under contract, and to authorize negotiation and execution of power purchase agreements with qualified offerors for up to 350 megawatts of utility-scale, solar-generated electricity (for a total acquisition of approximately 600 megawatts of new solar capacity, if available and affordable) for terms of up to 25 years, for a combined estimated annual amount of $44,000,000 and combined total of $1,100,000,000.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Health and Human Services Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance 201509010- 001) to authorize two full-time equivalent positions to the 1115 Medicaid Waiver Funded Project in order to provide comprehensive immunization services for high-risk adults, beginning October 1, 2015.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 60-month revenue contract with GILA LLC DBA MSB, or another qualified offeror to Request for Proposal EAD0122, to provide collection services for the Emergency Medical Services Department for an estimated revenue of $7,500,000, with two 12-month extension options with an estimated revenue of $1,500,000 for each extension option, for a total estimated revenue amount of $10,500,000. ( 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 authorizing the negotiation and execution of documents needed to allow The Trail of Lights Foundation to operate and manage the Trail of Lights event; repealing portions of Resolution No. 20140807-112 related to entrance fees, and authorizing the Foundation to charge fees for no more than half of the public event nights, keeping the event free on opening night and for shuttle riders. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member Ellen Troxclair )
Approve the Austin Convention Center’s Long-Range Master Plan regarding Convention Center facilities.
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Onion Creek Floodplain Buyout Program Project for the fee simple acquisition of Lot 1, Block C, of Onion Creek Forest Section 1, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of record in Volume 63, Page 57, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $23,000. The owners of the needed property interests are Gloria Escobedo Gatica, Rose Marie (Gatica) Lopez, Elizabeth Louise (Gatica) Moore, Richard Gatica, Frederick Escobedo Gatica, Samuel E. Gatica, Anthony Gatica, Robert Degollado, and Andrew Degollado. The property is a vacant lot, located entirely in District 2, at 6800 Onion Creek Drive, Austin, Texas 78744. The general route covered by this project includes the route along Lower Onion Creek in the Onion Creek Forest, Onion Creek Plantation, and Yarrabee Bend neighborhoods, near the intersection of South Pleasant Valley Road and East William Cannon Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas (District 2).
Approve a resolution amending the City’s federal legislative agenda to include support for Planned Parenthood funding and amending the City’s state legislative agenda to support expanding funding of or women's access to a full spectrum of health services. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia Garza CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen)
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=968&doctype=Agenda)
58. NPA-2015-0007.01 – 8130 North Lamar Blvd. – District 4 – Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 000629- 106, the North Austin Civic Association Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 8130 North Lamar Boulevard (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from Commercial land use to Mixed Use land use. First Reading Approved on August 13, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: 8130 North Lamar, LLC. Agent: Holt Planners (David B. Holt, Jr.). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. 59. C14-2015-0059 – 8130 North Lamar – District 4 – Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 8130 North Lamar Boulevard (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP)combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed useneighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on August 13, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Owner: 8130 North Lamar, LLC (Paul Terrill). Applicant/Agent: Holt Planners (David Holt). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. 64. C14-2015-0001 - Marlo Heights Rezoning - District 1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 4905, 5001, and 5003 Pecan Springs Road (Fort Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence-low density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-2-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 1, and townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 2. First Reading approved on September 10, 2015, Vote: 11-0. Owner: Luke Ellis. Agent: Garrett-Ihnen Civil Engineers (Steve Ihnen). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. 65. C14-2015-0131 – 14000 Echo Lane Corrective Rezoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning the property locally known as 14000 Echo Lane (Bear Creek West Watershed) from Lake Austin Residence (LA) district zoning to Lake Austin Residence (LA) district zoning, to correct an address. Staff Recommendation: To grant Lake Austin Residence (LA) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Lake Austin Residence (LA) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Mary Ann Baker. Agent: City of Austin (Jerry Rusthoven). City Staff: Victoria Haase, 512-974-7691.
54. Approve an ordinance on second and third readings to amend Title 25 of the City Code relating to secondary dwelling units. (THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON JUNE 18, 2015). Related to Item # 55. 55. Discussion and possible action on recommendations related to amendments to City Code regarding secondary dwellings. Related to Item # 54.
Approve a resolution initiating a process to consider code and ordinance amendments to remove or otherwise modify the option to pay a fee in lieu of providing on-site affordable housing within the City’s various density bonus programs and directing the City Manager to conduct a review and compile reports regarding affordable housing, density bonus programs, and utilizing a fee-in-lieu option within density bonus programs. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
Proclamation - Arbor Day - To be presented by Council Member Pool and to be accepted by Lara Schuman
Proclamation - Adopt-a-Creek 10th anniversary - To be presented by Mayor Adler and to be accepted by Rodney Ahart
Proclamation - Austin Tejano Music Coalition - To be presented by Council Member Renteria and to be accepted by TBA
Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - To be presented by Mayor Adler and to be accepted by TBA
Proclamation - AVANCE-Austin - To be presented by Mayor Adler and to be accepted by Marie Felan and Rosie Gutierrez-Mendoza
Public Hearing Postponement Items 83 & 84, Public Hearing Withdrawal Item 87
50. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate an amendment to City Code Chapter 13-2 related to Transportation Network Company fees and to bring the amendment to the Mobility Committee for consideration no later than November 16, 2015. 51. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate an amendment to City Code Chapter 13-2, addressing public safety measures related to background check requirements for Transportation Network Companies, and to bring the amendment to the Mobility Committee for consideration no later than November 16, 2015.
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance suspending the issuance of new short-term rental Type 2 licenses. (Suggested date and time: November 12, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St., Austin, TX).
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 related to Planned Unit Development Density Bonuses. (Suggested date and time: November 19, 2015, 4:00 pm at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX.)
Approve an ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code to create a reasonable accommodations process.
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment to address the lack of an on-site affordable housing density bonus program for multi-family properties and to adjust the requirements of Multifamily Residence Highest Density (MF-6) district zoning to incorporate a density bonus program.
70. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to amend the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan relating to existing drive-throughs. 71. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F pertaining to residential design and compatibility standards, commonly known as “McMansion,” relating to property within the East Riverside Corridor or Transit Oriented District zoning districts.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F pertaining to residential design and compatibility standards, commonly known as “McMansion,” relating to the calculation of gross floor area for garages and carports.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to add notification and meeting requirements to the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan amendment process.
Conduct a public hearing regarding the application submitted by Acute Medical Service, Inc. to begin a non-emergency transfer franchise, under Chapter 10-2 of the City Code and consider the franchise application on first reading.
61. NPA-2015-0017.01 - Korean United Presbyterian Church - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 2000 Justin Lane (portion of) (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Civic to Multifamily land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Owner/Applicant: Korean United Presbyterian Church (Roy M. Kim). Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695. 62. C14-2015-0025 - Korean United Presbyterian Church - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2000 Justin Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant\ multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Korean United Presbyterian Church (Roy M. Kim). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Tori Haase, 512-974-7691. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. 63. C14-2014-0193 - MMK Ventures, LLC - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1601 Cedar Bend Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to single-family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: MKM Hotel Group, LLC (Saeed Minhas). Agent: Cuatro Consultants, Ltd. (Hugo Elizondo, Jr., P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Two Hands Brew LLC (dba Two Hands Brew) located at 1007 South Congress Avenue for a waiver from 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.
61. NPA-2015-0017.01 - Korean United Presbyterian Church - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 2000 Justin Lane (portion of) (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Civic to Multifamily land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Owner/Applicant: Korean United Presbyterian Church (Roy M. Kim). Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695. 62. C14-2015-0025 - Korean United Presbyterian Church - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2000 Justin Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant\ multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Korean United Presbyterian Church (Roy M. Kim). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Tori Haase, 512-974-7691. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. 63. C14-2014-0193 - MMK Ventures, LLC - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1601 Cedar Bend Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to single-family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: MKM Hotel Group, LLC (Saeed Minhas). Agent: Cuatro Consultants, Ltd. (Hugo Elizondo, Jr., P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Old Lampasas Trail annexation area (approximately 83 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).
C14H-2014-0014 - Bluebonnet Hills Historic District - District 9 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning properties bounded by Annie Street on the north, East Side Drive on the east, Leland Street on the south, and Brackenridge Street on the west, and incorporating the south side of the 500 block of E. Annie Street, the 500 block of E. Mary Street, portions of the 400 block of Lockhart Drive, the 500 block of Lockhart Drive, the 300, 400, and 500 blocks of Terrace Drive, the north side of the 300, 400, and 500 blocks of Leland Street, the west side of the 1800, 1900, and 2000 blocks of East Side Drive, the 1900 and 2000 blocks of Newning Avenue, and the portions of the east side of the 1900 and 2000 blocks of Brackenridge Street (Blunn Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning and family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic area-neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NP) and family residence-historic landmark-historic area neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-HD-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on June 11, 2015. 7-3. Council Member Renteria, Troxclair and Zimmerman voting nay and Council Member Gallo was off the dais. Applicant: Michele Webre, Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Nomination. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Zoning Department, 512-974-6454. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the ARR Johnny Morris Road annexation area (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).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Bellingham Meadows annexation area (approximately 190 acres in eastern Travis County west of Parmer Lane at the intersection of Parmer Lane and Bellingham Drive; contiguous to District 1).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Blue Goose Road annexation area (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).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Cantarra/Howard Subdivision annexation area (approximately 263 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).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Heritage Oaks at Pearson Ranch annexation area (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).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Lost Creek Connector Piece annexation area (approximately 165 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 Municipal Utility District; contiguous to District 8).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the TxDOT/US 183 A Tollway annexation area (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).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Vaught Ranch annexation area (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).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Walnut Creek Place annexation area (approximately 138 acres in eastern Travis County west of Sprinkle Cutoff Road approximately 477 feet north of the intersection of Sprinkle Cutoff Road and Samsung Boulevard; contiguous to District 1). Adjourn
Oct 15, 2015 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM Invocation Gen Kelsang Ingchug, Chittamani Kadampa Buddhist Center 10:00 AM City Council Convenes
Adopt a plan of achieving 600 megawatts of utility-scale, solar generation capacity by 2017 in addition to solar capacity currently existing or under contract, and to authorize negotiation and execution of power purchase agreements with qualified offerors for up to 350 megawatts of utility-scale, solar-generated electricity (for a total acquisition of approximately 600 megawatts of new solar capacity, if available and affordable) for terms of up to 25 years, for a combined estimated annual amount of $44,000,000 and combined total of $1,100,000,000.
6. Authorize negotiation and execution of guaranteed maximum price work authorization amendments for the construction manager-at-risk contract with HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvements project in the amount of $276,000,000 plus $13,000,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $289,000,000. Related to Item # 7. ( Notes: The preconstruction phase of the contract was awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program by meeting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Goal of 9.63% for the Preconstruction Phase Services. ) 7. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with M. ARTHUR GENSLER, JR. and ASSOCIATES INC., dba GENSLER to provide professional services for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvements Project in the amount of $18,000,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $36,000,000. Related to Item # 6. ( 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 15.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE participation. )
Adopt a plan of achieving 600 megawatts of utility-scale, solar generation capacity by 2017 in addition to solar capacity currently existing or under contract, and to authorize negotiation and execution of power purchase agreements with qualified offerors for up to 350 megawatts of utility-scale, solar-generated electricity (for a total acquisition of approximately 600 megawatts of new solar capacity, if available and affordable) for terms of up to 25 years, for a combined estimated annual amount of $44,000,000 and combined total of $1,100,000,000.
Alfonso Peña - Code Compliance and the lack thereof CAROLANNROSEKENNEDY- TAXiinginAMERICA2015 Allan Roddy - Lake Austin Spencer Nutting - Emergency fee & permit waivers for event on October 30th & 31st on 6th and Congress Johnette Mason - Racial profilng in the Lakeside area (78724) Edward Sledge - Distracted driving Jose Quintero - Jose Quintero with the Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association. I call it East Austin Neighborhood for Affordable Housing. Mary Owens - City Entitlements
Adopt a plan of achieving 600 megawatts of utility-scale, solar generation capacity by 2017 in addition to solar capacity currently existing or under contract, and to authorize negotiation and execution of power purchase agreements with qualified offerors for up to 350 megawatts of utility-scale, solar-generated electricity (for a total acquisition of approximately 600 megawatts of new solar capacity, if available and affordable) for terms of up to 25 years, for a combined estimated annual amount of $44,000,000 and combined total of $1,100,000,000.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Health and Human Services Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance 201509010- 001) to authorize two full-time equivalent positions to the 1115 Medicaid Waiver Funded Project in order to provide comprehensive immunization services for high-risk adults, beginning October 1, 2015.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 60-month revenue contract with GILA LLC DBA MSB, or another qualified offeror to Request for Proposal EAD0122, to provide collection services for the Emergency Medical Services Department for an estimated revenue of $7,500,000, with two 12-month extension options with an estimated revenue of $1,500,000 for each extension option, for a total estimated revenue amount of $10,500,000. ( 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 authorizing the negotiation and execution of documents needed to allow The Trail of Lights Foundation to operate and manage the Trail of Lights event; repealing portions of Resolution No. 20140807-112 related to entrance fees, and authorizing the Foundation to charge fees for no more than half of the public event nights, keeping the event free on opening night and for shuttle riders. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member Ellen Troxclair )
Approve the Austin Convention Center’s Long-Range Master Plan regarding Convention Center facilities.
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Onion Creek Floodplain Buyout Program Project for the fee simple acquisition of Lot 1, Block C, of Onion Creek Forest Section 1, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of record in Volume 63, Page 57, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $23,000. The owners of the needed property interests are Gloria Escobedo Gatica, Rose Marie (Gatica) Lopez, Elizabeth Louise (Gatica) Moore, Richard Gatica, Frederick Escobedo Gatica, Samuel E. Gatica, Anthony Gatica, Robert Degollado, and Andrew Degollado. The property is a vacant lot, located entirely in District 2, at 6800 Onion Creek Drive, Austin, Texas 78744. The general route covered by this project includes the route along Lower Onion Creek in the Onion Creek Forest, Onion Creek Plantation, and Yarrabee Bend neighborhoods, near the intersection of South Pleasant Valley Road and East William Cannon Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas (District 2).
Approve a resolution amending the City’s federal legislative agenda to include support for Planned Parenthood funding and amending the City’s state legislative agenda to support expanding funding of or women's access to a full spectrum of health services. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia Garza CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen)
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=968&doctype=Agenda)
58. NPA-2015-0007.01 – 8130 North Lamar Blvd. – District 4 – Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 000629- 106, the North Austin Civic Association Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 8130 North Lamar Boulevard (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from Commercial land use to Mixed Use land use. First Reading Approved on August 13, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: 8130 North Lamar, LLC. Agent: Holt Planners (David B. Holt, Jr.). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. 59. C14-2015-0059 – 8130 North Lamar – District 4 – Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 8130 North Lamar Boulevard (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP)combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed useneighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on August 13, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Owner: 8130 North Lamar, LLC (Paul Terrill). Applicant/Agent: Holt Planners (David Holt). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. 64. C14-2015-0001 - Marlo Heights Rezoning - District 1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 4905, 5001, and 5003 Pecan Springs Road (Fort Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence-low density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-2-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 1, and townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 2. First Reading approved on September 10, 2015, Vote: 11-0. Owner: Luke Ellis. Agent: Garrett-Ihnen Civil Engineers (Steve Ihnen). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. 65. C14-2015-0131 – 14000 Echo Lane Corrective Rezoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning the property locally known as 14000 Echo Lane (Bear Creek West Watershed) from Lake Austin Residence (LA) district zoning to Lake Austin Residence (LA) district zoning, to correct an address. Staff Recommendation: To grant Lake Austin Residence (LA) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Lake Austin Residence (LA) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Mary Ann Baker. Agent: City of Austin (Jerry Rusthoven). City Staff: Victoria Haase, 512-974-7691.
54. Approve an ordinance on second and third readings to amend Title 25 of the City Code relating to secondary dwelling units. (THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON JUNE 18, 2015). Related to Item # 55. 55. Discussion and possible action on recommendations related to amendments to City Code regarding secondary dwellings. Related to Item # 54.
Approve a resolution initiating a process to consider code and ordinance amendments to remove or otherwise modify the option to pay a fee in lieu of providing on-site affordable housing within the City’s various density bonus programs and directing the City Manager to conduct a review and compile reports regarding affordable housing, density bonus programs, and utilizing a fee-in-lieu option within density bonus programs. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
Proclamation - Arbor Day - To be presented by Council Member Pool and to be accepted by Lara Schuman
Proclamation - Adopt-a-Creek 10th anniversary - To be presented by Mayor Adler and to be accepted by Rodney Ahart
Proclamation - Austin Tejano Music Coalition - To be presented by Council Member Renteria and to be accepted by TBA
Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - To be presented by Mayor Adler and to be accepted by TBA
Proclamation - AVANCE-Austin - To be presented by Mayor Adler and to be accepted by Marie Felan and Rosie Gutierrez-Mendoza
Public Hearing Postponement Items 83 & 84, Public Hearing Withdrawal Item 87
50. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate an amendment to City Code Chapter 13-2 related to Transportation Network Company fees and to bring the amendment to the Mobility Committee for consideration no later than November 16, 2015. 51. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate an amendment to City Code Chapter 13-2, addressing public safety measures related to background check requirements for Transportation Network Companies, and to bring the amendment to the Mobility Committee for consideration no later than November 16, 2015.
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance suspending the issuance of new short-term rental Type 2 licenses. (Suggested date and time: November 12, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St., Austin, TX).
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 related to Planned Unit Development Density Bonuses. (Suggested date and time: November 19, 2015, 4:00 pm at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX.)
Approve an ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code to create a reasonable accommodations process.
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment to address the lack of an on-site affordable housing density bonus program for multi-family properties and to adjust the requirements of Multifamily Residence Highest Density (MF-6) district zoning to incorporate a density bonus program.
70. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to amend the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan relating to existing drive-throughs. 71. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F pertaining to residential design and compatibility standards, commonly known as “McMansion,” relating to property within the East Riverside Corridor or Transit Oriented District zoning districts.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F pertaining to residential design and compatibility standards, commonly known as “McMansion,” relating to the calculation of gross floor area for garages and carports.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to add notification and meeting requirements to the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan amendment process.
Conduct a public hearing regarding the application submitted by Acute Medical Service, Inc. to begin a non-emergency transfer franchise, under Chapter 10-2 of the City Code and consider the franchise application on first reading.
61. NPA-2015-0017.01 - Korean United Presbyterian Church - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 2000 Justin Lane (portion of) (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Civic to Multifamily land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Owner/Applicant: Korean United Presbyterian Church (Roy M. Kim). Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695. 62. C14-2015-0025 - Korean United Presbyterian Church - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2000 Justin Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant\ multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Korean United Presbyterian Church (Roy M. Kim). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Tori Haase, 512-974-7691. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. 63. C14-2014-0193 - MMK Ventures, LLC - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1601 Cedar Bend Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to single-family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: MKM Hotel Group, LLC (Saeed Minhas). Agent: Cuatro Consultants, Ltd. (Hugo Elizondo, Jr., P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Two Hands Brew LLC (dba Two Hands Brew) located at 1007 South Congress Avenue for a waiver from 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.
61. NPA-2015-0017.01 - Korean United Presbyterian Church - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 2000 Justin Lane (portion of) (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Civic to Multifamily land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Owner/Applicant: Korean United Presbyterian Church (Roy M. Kim). Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695. 62. C14-2015-0025 - Korean United Presbyterian Church - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2000 Justin Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant\ multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Korean United Presbyterian Church (Roy M. Kim). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Tori Haase, 512-974-7691. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. 63. C14-2014-0193 - MMK Ventures, LLC - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1601 Cedar Bend Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to single-family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: MKM Hotel Group, LLC (Saeed Minhas). Agent: Cuatro Consultants, Ltd. (Hugo Elizondo, Jr., P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Old Lampasas Trail annexation area (approximately 83 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).
C14H-2014-0014 - Bluebonnet Hills Historic District - District 9 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning properties bounded by Annie Street on the north, East Side Drive on the east, Leland Street on the south, and Brackenridge Street on the west, and incorporating the south side of the 500 block of E. Annie Street, the 500 block of E. Mary Street, portions of the 400 block of Lockhart Drive, the 500 block of Lockhart Drive, the 300, 400, and 500 blocks of Terrace Drive, the north side of the 300, 400, and 500 blocks of Leland Street, the west side of the 1800, 1900, and 2000 blocks of East Side Drive, the 1900 and 2000 blocks of Newning Avenue, and the portions of the east side of the 1900 and 2000 blocks of Brackenridge Street (Blunn Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning and family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic area-neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NP) and family residence-historic landmark-historic area neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-HD-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on June 11, 2015. 7-3. Council Member Renteria, Troxclair and Zimmerman voting nay and Council Member Gallo was off the dais. Applicant: Michele Webre, Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Nomination. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Zoning Department, 512-974-6454. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the ARR Johnny Morris Road annexation area (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).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Bellingham Meadows annexation area (approximately 190 acres in eastern Travis County west of Parmer Lane at the intersection of Parmer Lane and Bellingham Drive; contiguous to District 1).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Blue Goose Road annexation area (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).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Cantarra/Howard Subdivision annexation area (approximately 263 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).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Heritage Oaks at Pearson Ranch annexation area (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).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Lost Creek Connector Piece annexation area (approximately 165 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 Municipal Utility District; contiguous to District 8).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the TxDOT/US 183 A Tollway annexation area (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).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Vaught Ranch annexation area (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).
Conduct a public hearing and consider the full purpose annexation of the Walnut Creek Place annexation area (approximately 138 acres in eastern Travis County west of Sprinkle Cutoff Road approximately 477 feet north of the intersection of Sprinkle Cutoff Road and Samsung Boulevard; contiguous to District 1). Adjourn