9:55 AM – Invocation Reverend Sid Hall, Trinity Church of Austin 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s) 31. Set a public hearing to consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by HACA Pathways I, LP, or an affiliated entity, for the rehabilitation of an affordable multi-family development to be called the Pathways at North Loop Apartments, located at 2300 West North Loop Boulevard. (District 7) (Suggested date and time: June 9, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.) 32. Set a public hearing to consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by HACA Pathways I, LP, or an affiliated entity, for the rehabilitation of an affordable multi-family development to be called the Pathways at Georgian Manor Apartments, located at 110 Bolles Circle. (District 4) (Suggested date and time: June 9, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.) 33. Set a public hearing to consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by HACA Pathways I, LP, or an affiliated entity, for the rehabilitation of an affordable multi-family development to be called the Pathways at Manchaca Village Apartments, located at 3628 Manchaca Road. (District 5) (Suggested date and time: June 9, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.) 34. Set a public hearing to consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by HACA Pathways I, LP, or an affiliated entity, for the rehabilitation of an affordable multi-family development to be called the Pathways at Shadowbend Ridge Apartments, located at 6328 Shadow Bend (District 2) (Suggested date and time: June 9, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.) 35. Set a public hearing to consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by HACA Pathways I, LP, or an affiliated entity, for the rehabilitation of an affordable multi-family development to be called the Pathways at Northgate Apartments, located at 9120 Northgate Boulevard. (District 4) (Suggested date and time: June 9, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
4:00 PM - Public Hearings and Possible Actions Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 related to the multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning regulations.
Austin Water Utility 3. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6-4 relating to water use management, and adding offenses. 4. Approve a resolution adopting a revised 2016 Drought Contingency Plan for retail and wholesale public water suppliers.
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Lesa Walker - Compassionate Austin. Zoila Vega - Animal Issues. Kathy Muelker - Animal Services. Kathleen Wycoff - Exhibition Night. Julie Yarbrough - Billboards on Southwest Parkway - Code Violation. Carlos León - 1) God, Jesus Christ & the holy spirit are above all. 2) chemtrails should be permanently banned from Austin airspace. 3) Losing your marbles, Vol. II, No.3. Cheryl Hoxie - Safety, crime, and criminally transient population around the University of Texas at Austin. Briana Miriani - SCRP of the Austin Animal Center. Catherine Fendrich - TBA. Michael Brooks - Upcoming Police contract.
Economic Development Department Authorize negotiation and execution of a Family Business Loan Program loan, in an amount not to exceed $154,200, funded with proceeds of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 108 loan to the City, to MORT SUBITE, LLC to finance working capital and soft costs associated with the lease of space located at 308 South Congress, Austin, Texas.
Non-Consent Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s) Audit and Finance Committee 37. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 to establish the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee consisting of members of the Planning Commission and the Zoning and Platting Commission. (Notes: Planning and Zoning Department) 38. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 to establish the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee consisting of members of the Planning Commission and the Zoning and Platting Commission. (Notes: Planning and Zoning Department)
Purchasing Office Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with AUS-TEX TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC, to provide towing of City vehicles in an amount not to exceed $1,483,646, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $494,549 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,967,292. (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 an insufficient number of certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.)
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 5-month contract with EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, LP DBA INCITE IMPACT, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposal CRR0101, to provide tobacco prevention and chronic disease media services in an amount not to exceed $300,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $300,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $900,000. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 4.6% MBE and 4.26% WBE participation.)
Item(s) from Council Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate potential changes to Austin Police Department policies and training to improve how transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals are identified by the Austin Police Department. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work on an electric vehicle fleet assessment in anticipation of the Smart Cities application and to engage relevant commissions in developing recommendations for opportunities to increase electrification of the City’s Fleet Services vehicles. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza CO 4: Council Member Sheri Gallo)
Office of Real Estate Services Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple the property located at 4502 Raleigh Circle, in the Indian Hills Subdivision, from Mark Hejl, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, subject to the guidelines of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and related federal regulations, and waiving the requirements of City Code Chapter 14-3 (District 2).
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 60-month lease with one five-year renewal option for approximately 7,174 rentable square feet of office space for the Equal Employment and Fair Housing Office of the Human Resources Department and additional support services, located at 1050 East 11th Street, Suite 200 and Suite 250, from ELEVEN EAST CORP., in an amount not to exceed $3,065,226 (District 1).
Authorize negotiation and execution of two 24-month contracts with BRAD NORTON and WEBB & WEBB, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposal RMJ0305, for administrative hearing officer services in an amount not to exceed $124,000 each and combined, with two 24-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $124,000 each and combined per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $372,000. (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.)
Approve a resolution recommending that the City Manager prioritize Austin Resource Recovery in the performance and budget review by the Office of Performance Management. (Notes: Committee)
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 24-month contract with CONVERGENT OUTSOURCING, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal RMJ0307, for the secondary-level collection of delinquent utility accounts in an amount not to exceed $180,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $90,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $450,000; and a 24-month contract with CONTRACT CALLERS, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal RMJ0307, for the tertiary-level collection of delinquent utility accounts in an amount not to exceed $200,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $100,000 each per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000. (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.)
Approve a resolution relating to filling vacancies on the Land Development Code Advisory Group. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia Garza CO 1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 4: Council Member Don Zimmerman)
Approve a resolution appointing two individuals to the Municipal Civil Service Commission, each for a term of three years, and designating a chair for the Municipal Civil Service Commission. (Notes: Human Resources Department)
Action on Item(s) with Closed Public Hearings - per City Code Section 2-5-27, additional speakers will not be registered C7a-2016-0001 - Parker Creek Ranch - Approve an ordinance to annex the Parker Creek Ranch annexation area for full purposes (approximately 92 acres in eastern Travis County west of Decker Lane approximately three quarters of a mile north of the intersection of Decker Lane and Loyola Lane; contiguous to Council District 1). THE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THIS ITEM WERE HELD AND CLOSED ON MARCH 21, 2016 AND APRIL 7, 2016.
4:00 PM - Public Hearings and Possible Actions Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 related to the multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning regulations.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 relating to the neighborhood plan design tool known as garage placement standards.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 relating to right-of-way dedications and transportation improvements required as a condition to mitigate the impacts of development.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 relating to site development standards for educational facilities.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for the use of dedicated parkland, known as Edward Rendon, Sr., Metro Park at Festival Beach (District 3), for approximately 2,049 square feet of permanent access for operation and control of the Pedernales Substation as part of the Holly Street Power Plant Decommissioning and Demolition Project, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Morris Hoover, agent for Tacala Austin LLC dba Taco Bell Cantina, located at 2000 Guadalupe Street, 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 church. (District 9).
Certificates of Appreciation—Public Service Recognition Week—To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and Assistant City Manager Bert Lumbreras and to be accepted by representatives of all City Departments
Huston-Tillotson Class Reunion—To be presented by Council Member Ora Houston and to be accepted by TBA
AIDS Candlelight Memorial—To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Eric Crabtree
Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day—To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Christinia Kuehn, The Children’s Partnership
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve 20-Year Anniversary—To be presented by Council Member Leslie Pool and to be accepted by TBA
Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month—To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Cycle Stylez “Lucky”
Five-year anniversary of the No-Kill Resolution for the Austin Animal Center—To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Tawny Hammond, Animal Services Office, Austin Animal Center
May 05, 2016 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM – Invocation Reverend Sid Hall, Trinity Church of Austin 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s) 31. Set a public hearing to consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by HACA Pathways I, LP, or an affiliated entity, for the rehabilitation of an affordable multi-family development to be called the Pathways at North Loop Apartments, located at 2300 West North Loop Boulevard. (District 7) (Suggested date and time: June 9, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.) 32. Set a public hearing to consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by HACA Pathways I, LP, or an affiliated entity, for the rehabilitation of an affordable multi-family development to be called the Pathways at Georgian Manor Apartments, located at 110 Bolles Circle. (District 4) (Suggested date and time: June 9, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.) 33. Set a public hearing to consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by HACA Pathways I, LP, or an affiliated entity, for the rehabilitation of an affordable multi-family development to be called the Pathways at Manchaca Village Apartments, located at 3628 Manchaca Road. (District 5) (Suggested date and time: June 9, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.) 34. Set a public hearing to consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by HACA Pathways I, LP, or an affiliated entity, for the rehabilitation of an affordable multi-family development to be called the Pathways at Shadowbend Ridge Apartments, located at 6328 Shadow Bend (District 2) (Suggested date and time: June 9, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.) 35. Set a public hearing to consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by HACA Pathways I, LP, or an affiliated entity, for the rehabilitation of an affordable multi-family development to be called the Pathways at Northgate Apartments, located at 9120 Northgate Boulevard. (District 4) (Suggested date and time: June 9, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
4:00 PM - Public Hearings and Possible Actions Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 related to the multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning regulations.
Austin Water Utility 3. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6-4 relating to water use management, and adding offenses. 4. Approve a resolution adopting a revised 2016 Drought Contingency Plan for retail and wholesale public water suppliers.
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Lesa Walker - Compassionate Austin. Zoila Vega - Animal Issues. Kathy Muelker - Animal Services. Kathleen Wycoff - Exhibition Night. Julie Yarbrough - Billboards on Southwest Parkway - Code Violation. Carlos León - 1) God, Jesus Christ & the holy spirit are above all. 2) chemtrails should be permanently banned from Austin airspace. 3) Losing your marbles, Vol. II, No.3. Cheryl Hoxie - Safety, crime, and criminally transient population around the University of Texas at Austin. Briana Miriani - SCRP of the Austin Animal Center. Catherine Fendrich - TBA. Michael Brooks - Upcoming Police contract.
Economic Development Department Authorize negotiation and execution of a Family Business Loan Program loan, in an amount not to exceed $154,200, funded with proceeds of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 108 loan to the City, to MORT SUBITE, LLC to finance working capital and soft costs associated with the lease of space located at 308 South Congress, Austin, Texas.
Non-Consent Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s) Audit and Finance Committee 37. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 to establish the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee consisting of members of the Planning Commission and the Zoning and Platting Commission. (Notes: Planning and Zoning Department) 38. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 to establish the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee consisting of members of the Planning Commission and the Zoning and Platting Commission. (Notes: Planning and Zoning Department)
Purchasing Office Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with AUS-TEX TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC, to provide towing of City vehicles in an amount not to exceed $1,483,646, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $494,549 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,967,292. (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 an insufficient number of certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.)
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 5-month contract with EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, LP DBA INCITE IMPACT, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposal CRR0101, to provide tobacco prevention and chronic disease media services in an amount not to exceed $300,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $300,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $900,000. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 4.6% MBE and 4.26% WBE participation.)
Item(s) from Council Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate potential changes to Austin Police Department policies and training to improve how transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals are identified by the Austin Police Department. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work on an electric vehicle fleet assessment in anticipation of the Smart Cities application and to engage relevant commissions in developing recommendations for opportunities to increase electrification of the City’s Fleet Services vehicles. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza CO 4: Council Member Sheri Gallo)
Office of Real Estate Services Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple the property located at 4502 Raleigh Circle, in the Indian Hills Subdivision, from Mark Hejl, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, subject to the guidelines of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and related federal regulations, and waiving the requirements of City Code Chapter 14-3 (District 2).
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 60-month lease with one five-year renewal option for approximately 7,174 rentable square feet of office space for the Equal Employment and Fair Housing Office of the Human Resources Department and additional support services, located at 1050 East 11th Street, Suite 200 and Suite 250, from ELEVEN EAST CORP., in an amount not to exceed $3,065,226 (District 1).
Authorize negotiation and execution of two 24-month contracts with BRAD NORTON and WEBB & WEBB, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposal RMJ0305, for administrative hearing officer services in an amount not to exceed $124,000 each and combined, with two 24-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $124,000 each and combined per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $372,000. (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.)
Approve a resolution recommending that the City Manager prioritize Austin Resource Recovery in the performance and budget review by the Office of Performance Management. (Notes: Committee)
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 24-month contract with CONVERGENT OUTSOURCING, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal RMJ0307, for the secondary-level collection of delinquent utility accounts in an amount not to exceed $180,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $90,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $450,000; and a 24-month contract with CONTRACT CALLERS, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal RMJ0307, for the tertiary-level collection of delinquent utility accounts in an amount not to exceed $200,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $100,000 each per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000. (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.)
Approve a resolution relating to filling vacancies on the Land Development Code Advisory Group. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia Garza CO 1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 4: Council Member Don Zimmerman)
Approve a resolution appointing two individuals to the Municipal Civil Service Commission, each for a term of three years, and designating a chair for the Municipal Civil Service Commission. (Notes: Human Resources Department)
Action on Item(s) with Closed Public Hearings - per City Code Section 2-5-27, additional speakers will not be registered C7a-2016-0001 - Parker Creek Ranch - Approve an ordinance to annex the Parker Creek Ranch annexation area for full purposes (approximately 92 acres in eastern Travis County west of Decker Lane approximately three quarters of a mile north of the intersection of Decker Lane and Loyola Lane; contiguous to Council District 1). THE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THIS ITEM WERE HELD AND CLOSED ON MARCH 21, 2016 AND APRIL 7, 2016.
4:00 PM - Public Hearings and Possible Actions Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 related to the multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning regulations.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 relating to the neighborhood plan design tool known as garage placement standards.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 relating to right-of-way dedications and transportation improvements required as a condition to mitigate the impacts of development.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 relating to site development standards for educational facilities.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for the use of dedicated parkland, known as Edward Rendon, Sr., Metro Park at Festival Beach (District 3), for approximately 2,049 square feet of permanent access for operation and control of the Pedernales Substation as part of the Holly Street Power Plant Decommissioning and Demolition Project, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Morris Hoover, agent for Tacala Austin LLC dba Taco Bell Cantina, located at 2000 Guadalupe Street, 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 church. (District 9).
Certificates of Appreciation—Public Service Recognition Week—To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and Assistant City Manager Bert Lumbreras and to be accepted by representatives of all City Departments
Huston-Tillotson Class Reunion—To be presented by Council Member Ora Houston and to be accepted by TBA
AIDS Candlelight Memorial—To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Eric Crabtree
Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day—To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Christinia Kuehn, The Children’s Partnership
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve 20-Year Anniversary—To be presented by Council Member Leslie Pool and to be accepted by TBA
Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month—To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Cycle Stylez “Lucky”
Five-year anniversary of the No-Kill Resolution for the Austin Animal Center—To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Tawny Hammond, Animal Services Office, Austin Animal Center