Call to Order 9:55 AM – Invocation Father Paul Ybarra, CSC, St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for loans from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) in an amount not to exceed $80,195,000 as part of the TWDB's State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for the development and implementation of a smart meter system for Austin Water. Related to Item #5.
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for loans in an amount not to exceed $86,980,456 as part of the TWDB's State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for the implementation of multiple capital improvement projects associated with Austin Water's wastewater and reclaimed water systems. Related to Item #4.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Water Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to increase the transfer in from the Capital Improvement Program by $7,900,000 and transfer out $18,200,000; and amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating Budget Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to transfer in from Austin Water Operating Budget by $18,200,000 and increase other operating requirement expenditures by $18,200,000 for debt defeasance. Related to Items #11 and #12.
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt City of Austin, Texas, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, in a par amount not to exceed $295,000,000, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, approving the payment of the costs of issuance, and providing that the issuance and sale be accomplished by January 31, 2017. Related to Item #6 and #12.
Approve a resolution authorizing the defeasance of certain outstanding Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds and Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, including authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement, and related documents. Related to Item #6 and #11.
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with ATMOS RESEARCH AND CONSULTING to provide an evaluation of climate change impacts on hydrology in an amount not to exceed $116,000. ( Notes: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this contract, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.)
Authorize an amendment to the contract with WHELAN SECURITY COMPANY, INC. for additional unarmed security guard and patrol services, for an increase of $1,479,126, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,393,490. ( Notes: This contract was 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 contract. )
Set a public hearing to consider a request by Thrower Design (Ron Thrower), agent for Lone Star Pizza Garden Inc. (dba Austin Pizza Garden), located at 6266 W. U.S. Hwy. 290, 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 public school. (District 8) (Suggested date and time: May 19, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with ALEON PROPERTIES, INC. (MWBE), to provide graffiti removal services in an amount not to exceed $309,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $103,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $618,000. ( Notes: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
Citizen Communications: General Daniel Llanes - Gentrification, systemic racism. Sara Black - "Lies, Lies, Lies." Kellee Coleman - Equity tool. Pat Valls-Trelles - Animal Services issues. Nailah Sankofa - Austin Fashion Industry, Runway Underground Bootcamp.
Housing and Community Development Committee Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to include mobile home residents as part of the ordinance that is being developed in response to Resolution No. 20151112-027, relating to a Tenant Relocation Program for tenants displaced by development.. ( Notes: Committee )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of extending Meadow Lake Boulevard, and to prepare an item for Council consideration during the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget process. ( Notes: Committee )
Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting
38. 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=1123&doctype=Agenda)
Public Hearings and Possible Actions Conduct a public hearing and consider second and third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 and Title 30 of the Land Development Code to change the staff review time for development applications from calendar days to the equivalent number of business days, define review times in administrative rules, modify the life of a site plan or subdivision application from 180 days with an available 180 day extension to one year with no extension provision, establish a stop-clock provision for development application life for related applications that require a public hearing, and establish expiration dates for subdivision vacation and subdivision construction plan applications consistent with other development permit applications.
Conduct a public hearing concerning the City's Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Action Plan and Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Community Development Program, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373.
Proclamation – National Small Business Week - To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Assistant Director, Economic Development Department
Proclamation--Pet Month--To be presented by Council Member Sheri Gallo and to be accepted by TBA
Proclamation--National Infant Immunization Week--to be presented by Council Member Ora Houston and to be accepted by TBA
Proclamation – International Jazz Day – To be presented by Council Member Ora Houston and to be accepted by Tom Van Tassel and Clay Robinson of the Austin Jazz Society
Proclamation – University of Texas at Austin Healthy Student Organization Program - To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the participating organizations
Distinguished Service Award—Kim Wood, Municipal Court retirement – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Apr 21, 2016 City Council Meetings
Call to Order 9:55 AM – Invocation Father Paul Ybarra, CSC, St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for loans from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) in an amount not to exceed $80,195,000 as part of the TWDB's State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for the development and implementation of a smart meter system for Austin Water. Related to Item #5.
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for loans in an amount not to exceed $86,980,456 as part of the TWDB's State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for the implementation of multiple capital improvement projects associated with Austin Water's wastewater and reclaimed water systems. Related to Item #4.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin Water Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to increase the transfer in from the Capital Improvement Program by $7,900,000 and transfer out $18,200,000; and amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating Budget Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to transfer in from Austin Water Operating Budget by $18,200,000 and increase other operating requirement expenditures by $18,200,000 for debt defeasance. Related to Items #11 and #12.
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt City of Austin, Texas, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, in a par amount not to exceed $295,000,000, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, approving the payment of the costs of issuance, and providing that the issuance and sale be accomplished by January 31, 2017. Related to Item #6 and #12.
Approve a resolution authorizing the defeasance of certain outstanding Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds and Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, including authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement, and related documents. Related to Item #6 and #11.
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with ATMOS RESEARCH AND CONSULTING to provide an evaluation of climate change impacts on hydrology in an amount not to exceed $116,000. ( Notes: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this contract, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.)
Authorize an amendment to the contract with WHELAN SECURITY COMPANY, INC. for additional unarmed security guard and patrol services, for an increase of $1,479,126, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,393,490. ( Notes: This contract was 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 contract. )
Set a public hearing to consider a request by Thrower Design (Ron Thrower), agent for Lone Star Pizza Garden Inc. (dba Austin Pizza Garden), located at 6266 W. U.S. Hwy. 290, 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 public school. (District 8) (Suggested date and time: May 19, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with ALEON PROPERTIES, INC. (MWBE), to provide graffiti removal services in an amount not to exceed $309,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $103,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $618,000. ( Notes: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
Citizen Communications: General Daniel Llanes - Gentrification, systemic racism. Sara Black - "Lies, Lies, Lies." Kellee Coleman - Equity tool. Pat Valls-Trelles - Animal Services issues. Nailah Sankofa - Austin Fashion Industry, Runway Underground Bootcamp.
Housing and Community Development Committee Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to include mobile home residents as part of the ordinance that is being developed in response to Resolution No. 20151112-027, relating to a Tenant Relocation Program for tenants displaced by development.. ( Notes: Committee )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of extending Meadow Lake Boulevard, and to prepare an item for Council consideration during the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget process. ( Notes: Committee )
Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting
38. 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=1123&doctype=Agenda)
Public Hearings and Possible Actions Conduct a public hearing and consider second and third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 and Title 30 of the Land Development Code to change the staff review time for development applications from calendar days to the equivalent number of business days, define review times in administrative rules, modify the life of a site plan or subdivision application from 180 days with an available 180 day extension to one year with no extension provision, establish a stop-clock provision for development application life for related applications that require a public hearing, and establish expiration dates for subdivision vacation and subdivision construction plan applications consistent with other development permit applications.
Conduct a public hearing concerning the City's Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Action Plan and Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Community Development Program, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373.
Proclamation – National Small Business Week - To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Assistant Director, Economic Development Department
Proclamation--Pet Month--To be presented by Council Member Sheri Gallo and to be accepted by TBA
Proclamation--National Infant Immunization Week--to be presented by Council Member Ora Houston and to be accepted by TBA
Proclamation – International Jazz Day – To be presented by Council Member Ora Houston and to be accepted by Tom Van Tassel and Clay Robinson of the Austin Jazz Society
Proclamation – University of Texas at Austin Healthy Student Organization Program - To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the participating organizations
Distinguished Service Award—Kim Wood, Municipal Court retirement – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree