9:55 AM – Invocation Pastor Jim Cassidy, South Austin Presbyterian Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1-8, 10-20, 24, 26-29, 31-41, 43-45, 50-53, 56, 57, 70-72, 76-80 Pulled: 9, 19, 21, 23, 25, 30, 42, 46-49, 54, 55, 58, 59, 64, 73, 74, 75.
Approve a resolution initiating Code amendments to the City's density bonus programs to standardize and make more transparent affordability formulas and periods and related items; initiating amendments to the Transit Oriented Development density bonus provisions; and directing the City Manager to conduct a stakeholder process and to process the amendments.
Executive Session 84. Discuss legal issues related to a general obligation bond election (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Fanny Akingbala - In support of Capital IDEA. Melinda Caudle - Need for I.T. workers in Austin. John Goldstone - Mobility Bond. Brenda Masias - Thank you for the City investment. Walter Olenick - Water Fluoridation. Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water Fluoridation. Emely Villegas - Educating parents and the impact on their children. Paul Robbins - City and Budget issues. Carla Wilkenfeld - Empty store fronts in downtown area - proposal. Akwasi Evans - Respect and reciprocity for minority businesses.
Approve an ordinance extending the expiration date of Ordinance No. 20141120-056 relating to requirements for non-peak hour concrete installation within portions of the Central Business District and Public zoning districts.
Approve an ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 4-8 relating to the regulation of lobbyists, setting fees related to the regulation of lobbyists, amending City Code Chapter 2-7 relating to the Ethics Review Commission, and amending City Code Section 2-2-62 relating to funding for the Austin Fair Campaign Finance Fund.
73. Approve a resolution related to the 2016 Mobility Bond Program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool ) 74. Approve a resolution relating to the 2016 Mobility Bond Program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
Approve an ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 4-8 relating to the regulation of lobbyists, setting fees related to the regulation of lobbyists, amending City Code Chapter 2-7 relating to the Ethics Review Commission, and amending City Code Section 2-2-62 relating to funding for the Austin Fair Campaign Finance Fund.
23. Approve an ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 4-8 relating to the regulation of lobbyists, setting fees related to the regulation of lobbyists, amending City Code Chapter 2-7 relating to the Ethics Review Commission, and amending City Code Section 2-2-62 relating to funding for the Austin Fair Campaign Finance Fund. 74. Approve a resolution relating to the 2016 Mobility Bond Program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
86. Discuss the appointment and duties of an interim City Manager (Personnel matter - Section 551.074 of the Government Code)
Approve an ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 4-8 relating to the regulation of lobbyists, setting fees related to the regulation of lobbyists, amending City Code Chapter 2-7 relating to the Ethics Review Commission, and amending City Code Section 2-2-62 relating to funding for the Austin Fair Campaign Finance Fund.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low interest loan in the amount of $20,430,000 through 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.
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a five-year agreement with one five-year extension option with the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau for convention and tourism promotion services in an estimated amount not to exceed $16,472,944 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
Proclamation – 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler
Distinguished Service Award – Jason Darrell Mathes – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with ALLIED BARTON SECURITY SERVICES LLC, SMITH PROTECTIVE SERVICES, CHAMPION NATIONAL SECURITY, INC., and WHELAN SECURITY CO to provide security guard services in an amount not to exceed $990,000 each and combined. ( Notes: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
Authorize negotiation and execution of cost reimbursement agreements for make-ready, construction, and replacement work on utility poles with telecommunication, cable, data, and franchised video-service providers who have infrastructure license agreements with Austin Energy, in a combined amount not to exceed $1,500,000 per year over a 48-month term, for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to execution of a contract. )
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed changes to Austin Energy's fees and pass-through charges as part of the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month contract with GRENIER SERVICES COMPANY, LLC, DBA CEDAR PARK OVERHEAD DOORS, to provide overhead door maintenance, repair, and replacement services, in an amount not to exceed $525,000, with five 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $750,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,275,000. ( 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 services required for this solicitation, there was insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
88. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on growth-related projects within the Drinking Water Protection Zone to be included in the FY 2016-2017 Capital Budget. 93. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to establish requirements for tenant notification and tenant relocation assistance for certain multi-family and mobile home projects.
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with SOLIX, INC., to provide automatic enrollment administrator services for the Customer Assistance Program in an amount not to exceed $3,900,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,500,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts. )
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to establish requirements for tenant notification and tenant relocation assistance for certain multi-family and mobile home projects.
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing on Austin Resource Recovery's proposed rate and fee changes proposed for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas for data collection and analysis in support of programs measuring the effects of youth focused programs in science, technology, engineering, math, creative and entrepreneurial studies, focusing on the growth of a pipeline of quality jobs for youth in poverty in a contract amount not to exceed $100,000.
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed change to the drainage charge as part of the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 proposed budget.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas for data collection and analysis in support of programs measuring the effects of youth focused programs in science, technology, engineering, math, creative and entrepreneurial studies, focusing on the growth of a pipeline of quality jobs for youth in poverty in a contract amount not to exceed $100,000. Adjourn
Aug 18, 2016 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM – Invocation Pastor Jim Cassidy, South Austin Presbyterian Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1-8, 10-20, 24, 26-29, 31-41, 43-45, 50-53, 56, 57, 70-72, 76-80 Pulled: 9, 19, 21, 23, 25, 30, 42, 46-49, 54, 55, 58, 59, 64, 73, 74, 75.
Approve a resolution initiating Code amendments to the City's density bonus programs to standardize and make more transparent affordability formulas and periods and related items; initiating amendments to the Transit Oriented Development density bonus provisions; and directing the City Manager to conduct a stakeholder process and to process the amendments.
Executive Session 84. Discuss legal issues related to a general obligation bond election (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Fanny Akingbala - In support of Capital IDEA. Melinda Caudle - Need for I.T. workers in Austin. John Goldstone - Mobility Bond. Brenda Masias - Thank you for the City investment. Walter Olenick - Water Fluoridation. Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water Fluoridation. Emely Villegas - Educating parents and the impact on their children. Paul Robbins - City and Budget issues. Carla Wilkenfeld - Empty store fronts in downtown area - proposal. Akwasi Evans - Respect and reciprocity for minority businesses.
Approve an ordinance extending the expiration date of Ordinance No. 20141120-056 relating to requirements for non-peak hour concrete installation within portions of the Central Business District and Public zoning districts.
Approve an ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 4-8 relating to the regulation of lobbyists, setting fees related to the regulation of lobbyists, amending City Code Chapter 2-7 relating to the Ethics Review Commission, and amending City Code Section 2-2-62 relating to funding for the Austin Fair Campaign Finance Fund.
73. Approve a resolution related to the 2016 Mobility Bond Program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool ) 74. Approve a resolution relating to the 2016 Mobility Bond Program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
Approve an ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 4-8 relating to the regulation of lobbyists, setting fees related to the regulation of lobbyists, amending City Code Chapter 2-7 relating to the Ethics Review Commission, and amending City Code Section 2-2-62 relating to funding for the Austin Fair Campaign Finance Fund.
23. Approve an ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 4-8 relating to the regulation of lobbyists, setting fees related to the regulation of lobbyists, amending City Code Chapter 2-7 relating to the Ethics Review Commission, and amending City Code Section 2-2-62 relating to funding for the Austin Fair Campaign Finance Fund. 74. Approve a resolution relating to the 2016 Mobility Bond Program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
86. Discuss the appointment and duties of an interim City Manager (Personnel matter - Section 551.074 of the Government Code)
Approve an ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 4-8 relating to the regulation of lobbyists, setting fees related to the regulation of lobbyists, amending City Code Chapter 2-7 relating to the Ethics Review Commission, and amending City Code Section 2-2-62 relating to funding for the Austin Fair Campaign Finance Fund.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low interest loan in the amount of $20,430,000 through 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.
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a five-year agreement with one five-year extension option with the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau for convention and tourism promotion services in an estimated amount not to exceed $16,472,944 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
Proclamation – 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler
Distinguished Service Award – Jason Darrell Mathes – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with ALLIED BARTON SECURITY SERVICES LLC, SMITH PROTECTIVE SERVICES, CHAMPION NATIONAL SECURITY, INC., and WHELAN SECURITY CO to provide security guard services in an amount not to exceed $990,000 each and combined. ( Notes: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
Authorize negotiation and execution of cost reimbursement agreements for make-ready, construction, and replacement work on utility poles with telecommunication, cable, data, and franchised video-service providers who have infrastructure license agreements with Austin Energy, in a combined amount not to exceed $1,500,000 per year over a 48-month term, for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to execution of a contract. )
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed changes to Austin Energy's fees and pass-through charges as part of the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month contract with GRENIER SERVICES COMPANY, LLC, DBA CEDAR PARK OVERHEAD DOORS, to provide overhead door maintenance, repair, and replacement services, in an amount not to exceed $525,000, with five 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $750,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,275,000. ( 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 services required for this solicitation, there was insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
88. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on growth-related projects within the Drinking Water Protection Zone to be included in the FY 2016-2017 Capital Budget. 93. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to establish requirements for tenant notification and tenant relocation assistance for certain multi-family and mobile home projects.
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with SOLIX, INC., to provide automatic enrollment administrator services for the Customer Assistance Program in an amount not to exceed $3,900,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,500,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts. )
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to establish requirements for tenant notification and tenant relocation assistance for certain multi-family and mobile home projects.
81. Discussion and possible action on the Council Budget Concept Menu. 89. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing on Austin Resource Recovery's proposed rate and fee changes proposed for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas for data collection and analysis in support of programs measuring the effects of youth focused programs in science, technology, engineering, math, creative and entrepreneurial studies, focusing on the growth of a pipeline of quality jobs for youth in poverty in a contract amount not to exceed $100,000.
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed change to the drainage charge as part of the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 proposed budget.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas for data collection and analysis in support of programs measuring the effects of youth focused programs in science, technology, engineering, math, creative and entrepreneurial studies, focusing on the growth of a pipeline of quality jobs for youth in poverty in a contract amount not to exceed $100,000. Adjourn