9:55 AM Invocation Rev. Paul Escamilla, Saint John's Methodist Church 10:00 AM City Council Convenes
Consent: 1, 3 - 8, 11 - 13, 15 - 18, 20, 21, 23, 27 Pulled: 2, 9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 24 - 26
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-13 related to the administrative hearing process and penalties; and amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 City of Austin Fee Schedule Ordinance No. 20160914-003 to add a fee for administrative hearings.
Approve a settlement in Kulisek v. City of Austin et. al, Cause No. D-1-GN- 16-003549, in the 261st Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas.
Approve an ordinance adopting the Austin Strategic Housing Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
Authorize the execution of all documents necessary or desirable to provide relocation assistance and authorize the payment of relocation funds to the tenants located at 1127 and 1205 E. 52nd Street in an amount not to exceed $600,000. (District 4)
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposals SMB0302, to provide bank depository services, in an estimated amount of $953,392, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount of $394,159 for the first extension option and $413,867 for the second extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,761,418. (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 were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.)
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
Approve a resolution supporting the ongoing efforts of the City Manager to address the urgent public health situation caused by K2/Spice and asking the City Manager to identify additional resources necessary to bolster public safety and public health efforts. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool )
24. Approve a resolution relating to procedures for implementing affordable housing goals in the Austin Strategic Housing Plan. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria ) 25. Approve a resolution relating to preserving and creating affordable housing along certain priority corridors. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Alison Alter CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
Approve a resolution supporting the ongoing efforts of the City Manager to address the urgent public health situation caused by K2/Spice and asking the City Manager to identify additional resources necessary to bolster public safety and public health efforts. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool )
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
24. Approve a resolution relating to procedures for implementing affordable housing goals in the Austin Strategic Housing Plan. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria ) 25. Approve a resolution relating to preserving and creating affordable housing along certain priority corridors. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Alison Alter CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
Approve a resolution supporting the ongoing efforts of the City Manager to address the urgent public health situation caused by K2/Spice and asking the City Manager to identify additional resources necessary to bolster public safety and public health efforts. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool )
Citizen Communications: General
Sylvia Mendoza - Illegal immigration. Toni Teel - SXSW. Carlos León - 1) God, Jesus Christ, & the Holy Ghost are undefeated - The Greatest of All Time.; 2) Chemtrails are alien to Austin's airspace - they don't belong here; 3) Losing your marbles. Vol. 3 Part. 2 Matt Schickel - Public Safety.
24. Approve a resolution relating to procedures for implementing affordable housing goals in the Austin Strategic Housing Plan. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria ) 25. Approve a resolution relating to preserving and creating affordable housing along certain priority corridors. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Alison Alter CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
29. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 30. Discuss competitive matters related to Austin Energy generation resource planning (Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters – Section 551.086 of the Government Code). 31. Discuss legal issues related to Barbara Leffingwell’s personal injury claim against the City of Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel—Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 32. Discuss legal issues related to Hernandez v. City of Austin et. al, Cause No. 1:14-CV-00492LY, in the United States District Court for the Western Division of Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel—Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 33. Discuss legal issues related to O’Brien v. City of Austin et. al, Cause No. D- 1-GN-14-004675, in the 345th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel—Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
C814-2014-0120 – Austin Oaks PUD – District 10 – Conduct a public hearing and approve 3rd reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3409, 3420, 3429, 3445, 3520, 3636, 3701, 3721, 3724, and 3737 Executive Center Drive and 7601, 7718 and 7719 Wood Hollow Drive (Shoal Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning, neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning, limited office (LO) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. The ordinance may include waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To approve PUD zoning with conditions. City Council: Approved First reading PUD zoning with conditions, December 15, 2016, vote 6-3 Council Members Casar, Gallo and Zimmerman voting nay. Approved 2nd reading PUD zoning with conditions, March 23, 2017 vote 7-4 Council Members Alter, Houston, Pool and Tovo against]. Applicant: Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody (Michael Whellan). Owner: Twelve Lakes LLC, Jon Ruff. City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974- 7604. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this zoning case.
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
Approve an ordinance adopting the Austin Strategic Housing Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance granting a site-specific amendment to City Code Section 25-8-514 and granting variances to City Code Section 25-8-261 to allow development of the Barton Creek Trailhead Restroom in Zilker Park. This action requires a site-specific amendment to the Save Our Springs Initiative and concerns property in the Barton Springs Zone (District 8).
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Del Valle 969 Apartments, Ltd., or an affiliated entity, for the new construction of an affordable multi-family development to be located at approximately 14011 FM 969, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Austin.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an economic development agreement with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation.
Approve an ordinance adopting the Austin Strategic Housing Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
Proclamation – Small Business Festival Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Assistant Director, Economic Development Department
Proclamation – Sexual Assault Awareness Month – To be presented by Council Member Greg Casar and to be accepted by Emily LeBlanc, Chair of the Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team of Austin-Travis County
Proclamation – Autism Awareness Month – To be presented by Council Member Delia Garza and to be accepted by Jacqui Benestante, Administrative Coordinator, Autism Society of Texas
Proclamation – Move Month and National Walking Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Christina Holch, Campaign Director, Voices for Healthy Kids, Texas
Distinguished Service Award – Gordon Derr, Assistant Director, Transportation Department – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Approve an ordinance adopting the Austin Strategic Housing Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
C814-2014-0120 – Austin Oaks PUD – District 10 – Conduct a public hearing and approve 3rd reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3409, 3420, 3429, 3445, 3520, 3636, 3701, 3721, 3724, and 3737 Executive Center Drive and 7601, 7718 and 7719 Wood Hollow Drive (Shoal Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning, neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning, limited office (LO) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. The ordinance may include waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To approve PUD zoning with conditions. City Council: Approved First reading PUD zoning with conditions, December 15, 2016, vote 6-3 Council Members Casar, Gallo and Zimmerman voting nay. Approved 2nd reading PUD zoning with conditions, March 23, 2017 vote 7-4 Council Members Alter, Houston, Pool and Tovo against]. Applicant: Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody (Michael Whellan). Owner: Twelve Lakes LLC, Jon Ruff. City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974- 7604. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this zoning case. Adjourn
Apr 13, 2017 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM Invocation Rev. Paul Escamilla, Saint John's Methodist Church 10:00 AM City Council Convenes
Consent: 1, 3 - 8, 11 - 13, 15 - 18, 20, 21, 23, 27 Pulled: 2, 9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 24 - 26
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-13 related to the administrative hearing process and penalties; and amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 City of Austin Fee Schedule Ordinance No. 20160914-003 to add a fee for administrative hearings.
Approve a settlement in Kulisek v. City of Austin et. al, Cause No. D-1-GN- 16-003549, in the 261st Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas.
Approve an ordinance adopting the Austin Strategic Housing Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
Authorize the execution of all documents necessary or desirable to provide relocation assistance and authorize the payment of relocation funds to the tenants located at 1127 and 1205 E. 52nd Street in an amount not to exceed $600,000. (District 4)
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposals SMB0302, to provide bank depository services, in an estimated amount of $953,392, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount of $394,159 for the first extension option and $413,867 for the second extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,761,418. (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 were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.)
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
Approve a resolution supporting the ongoing efforts of the City Manager to address the urgent public health situation caused by K2/Spice and asking the City Manager to identify additional resources necessary to bolster public safety and public health efforts. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool )
24. Approve a resolution relating to procedures for implementing affordable housing goals in the Austin Strategic Housing Plan. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria ) 25. Approve a resolution relating to preserving and creating affordable housing along certain priority corridors. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Alison Alter CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
Approve a resolution supporting the ongoing efforts of the City Manager to address the urgent public health situation caused by K2/Spice and asking the City Manager to identify additional resources necessary to bolster public safety and public health efforts. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool )
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
24. Approve a resolution relating to procedures for implementing affordable housing goals in the Austin Strategic Housing Plan. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria ) 25. Approve a resolution relating to preserving and creating affordable housing along certain priority corridors. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Alison Alter CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
Approve a resolution supporting the ongoing efforts of the City Manager to address the urgent public health situation caused by K2/Spice and asking the City Manager to identify additional resources necessary to bolster public safety and public health efforts. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool )
Citizen Communications: General
Sylvia Mendoza - Illegal immigration. Toni Teel - SXSW. Carlos León - 1) God, Jesus Christ, & the Holy Ghost are undefeated - The Greatest of All Time.; 2) Chemtrails are alien to Austin's airspace - they don't belong here; 3) Losing your marbles. Vol. 3 Part. 2 Matt Schickel - Public Safety.
24. Approve a resolution relating to procedures for implementing affordable housing goals in the Austin Strategic Housing Plan. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria ) 25. Approve a resolution relating to preserving and creating affordable housing along certain priority corridors. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Alison Alter CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
29. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 30. Discuss competitive matters related to Austin Energy generation resource planning (Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters – Section 551.086 of the Government Code). 31. Discuss legal issues related to Barbara Leffingwell’s personal injury claim against the City of Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel—Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 32. Discuss legal issues related to Hernandez v. City of Austin et. al, Cause No. 1:14-CV-00492LY, in the United States District Court for the Western Division of Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel—Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 33. Discuss legal issues related to O’Brien v. City of Austin et. al, Cause No. D- 1-GN-14-004675, in the 345th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel—Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
C814-2014-0120 – Austin Oaks PUD – District 10 – Conduct a public hearing and approve 3rd reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3409, 3420, 3429, 3445, 3520, 3636, 3701, 3721, 3724, and 3737 Executive Center Drive and 7601, 7718 and 7719 Wood Hollow Drive (Shoal Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning, neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning, limited office (LO) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. The ordinance may include waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To approve PUD zoning with conditions. City Council: Approved First reading PUD zoning with conditions, December 15, 2016, vote 6-3 Council Members Casar, Gallo and Zimmerman voting nay. Approved 2nd reading PUD zoning with conditions, March 23, 2017 vote 7-4 Council Members Alter, Houston, Pool and Tovo against]. Applicant: Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody (Michael Whellan). Owner: Twelve Lakes LLC, Jon Ruff. City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974- 7604. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this zoning case.
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
Approve an ordinance adopting the Austin Strategic Housing Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance granting a site-specific amendment to City Code Section 25-8-514 and granting variances to City Code Section 25-8-261 to allow development of the Barton Creek Trailhead Restroom in Zilker Park. This action requires a site-specific amendment to the Save Our Springs Initiative and concerns property in the Barton Springs Zone (District 8).
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution supporting an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Del Valle 969 Apartments, Ltd., or an affiliated entity, for the new construction of an affordable multi-family development to be located at approximately 14011 FM 969, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Austin.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an economic development agreement with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation.
Approve an ordinance adopting the Austin Strategic Housing Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
Proclamation – Small Business Festival Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Assistant Director, Economic Development Department
Proclamation – Sexual Assault Awareness Month – To be presented by Council Member Greg Casar and to be accepted by Emily LeBlanc, Chair of the Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team of Austin-Travis County
Proclamation – Autism Awareness Month – To be presented by Council Member Delia Garza and to be accepted by Jacqui Benestante, Administrative Coordinator, Autism Society of Texas
Proclamation – Move Month and National Walking Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Christina Holch, Campaign Director, Voices for Healthy Kids, Texas
Distinguished Service Award – Gordon Derr, Assistant Director, Transportation Department – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Approve an ordinance adopting the Austin Strategic Housing Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
C814-2014-0120 – Austin Oaks PUD – District 10 – Conduct a public hearing and approve 3rd reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3409, 3420, 3429, 3445, 3520, 3636, 3701, 3721, 3724, and 3737 Executive Center Drive and 7601, 7718 and 7719 Wood Hollow Drive (Shoal Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning, neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning, limited office (LO) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. The ordinance may include waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To approve PUD zoning with conditions. City Council: Approved First reading PUD zoning with conditions, December 15, 2016, vote 6-3 Council Members Casar, Gallo and Zimmerman voting nay. Approved 2nd reading PUD zoning with conditions, March 23, 2017 vote 7-4 Council Members Alter, Houston, Pool and Tovo against]. Applicant: Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody (Michael Whellan). Owner: Twelve Lakes LLC, Jon Ruff. City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974- 7604. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this zoning case. Adjourn