9:55 AM – Invocation Pastor Anthony Mays, Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1 - 5, 7, 9 - 11, 13 - 16, 19 - 26, 29 - 40, 43 Pulled: 6, 8, 12, 17, 18, 27, 28, 42 Postponed: 41
Approve a settlement in Barbara Leffingwell’s personal injury claim against the City of Austin.
Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 2,727 square feet of an alley rightofway, located at 924 E. Dean Keeton, extending from E. Dean Keeton Street to Red River Street, to 927 Dean Keeton Investors, Ltd. (District 9)
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 20162017 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20160914002) to transfer in and appropriate $993,841 from the Austin Convention Center Department Tourism and Promotion Fund Operating Budget.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with REMOTEC INC., for an unmanned bomb squad robotic vehicle for the Austin Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $303,019. ( Notes: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 29D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 24month contract with ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposals MMO0302, to implement the Smart Trips program, in an estimated amount of $600,000, with three 12month extension options in an estimated amount of $300,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000.
27. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2016 - 2017 Austin Transportation Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20160914001) to increase transfers out in an amount not to exceed $500,000 amending the Austin Transportation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance 20160914002) to transfer in and appropriate up to $500,000 from the Austin Transportation Department Operating Budget for the conversion of East 5th Street to two lanes eastbound and one lane westbound from Brazos Street to IH 35 to reduce congestion and improve mobility in the downtown area and authorizing the City Manager to initiate the conversion process and use the authority granted to the City Traffic Engineer to make appropriate operational changes. (District 9) 28. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the establishment of a public plaza and a permanent downtown rail station on 4th Street, between Red River Street and Trinity Street, and for the financial contribution to storm drain improvements in the project area, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 (District 9).
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance that continues and readopts City Code Chapter 93, relating to juvenile curfews. (Suggested date and time: May 11, 2017, 4:00pm at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX)
Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 2,727 square feet of an alley rightofway, located at 924 E. Dean Keeton, extending from E. Dean Keeton Street to Red River Street, to 927 Dean Keeton Investors, Ltd. (District 9)
Citizen Communications: General
Lance Keltner - EMS provider in Austin. Why only Acadian? Greg Webb - Rezoning on Sprinkle Cutoff Road. Koo-Hyun Kim - Crimes committed by 1) ACC 2) Wells Fargo Bank 3) Federal Government
44. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 48. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Manager (Personnel matters, Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Zoning Consent: 50, 51, 59 - 61 Items Pulled: 56, 57 & 58 Postponement: 52, 53 & 54 Withdrawn: 55
C1420160125 – 13007 Cantarra District 1 Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 13007 Cantarra Drive (Harris Branch Watershed) from neighborhood commercialmixed useconditional overlay (LRMUCO) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercialmixed useconditional overlay (LRMUCO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercialmixed useconditional overlay (LRMUCO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To forward to City Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Unity Five Investment, LLC (Nasruddin Mahesania). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 5129743057.
C1420170003 – Krisland Property District 6 Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 13033 Pond Springs Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from interimrural residence (IRR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercialmixed use (GRMU) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercialmixed useconditional overlay (GRMUCO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Krisland Property of Texas, LLC (Johan Rahardjo). Agent: Vincent Gerard & Associates (Vincent G. Huebinger). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 5129743057.
65. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal regarding the Planning Commission's approval of two compatibility waivers for development at 2510 South Congress Avenue. (Site Plan No. SP20150300C) (District 3) 66. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal regarding the Planning Commission's approval of two compatibility waivers for development at 2510 South Congress Avenue. (Site Plan No. SP20150300C) (District 3)
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by TX Creekview Austin, LP, or an affiliated entity, for the new construction of an affordable multifamily development to be called Creekview Apartment Homes, to be located near the intersection of Old Manor Road and Springdale Road. (District 1)
C1420160134 - Pioneer at Walnut Creek District 1 Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 11126 Sprinkle Cutoff Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interimrural residence (IRR) district zoning to multifamily residencelow density (MF2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF6) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF6) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Nirav Amin. Agent: Vincent Gerard & Associates (Vincent G. Huebinger). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 5129743057.
Proclamation – Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month – To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
Proclamation – Digital Inclusion Week – To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Juanita Budd, Austin FreeNet; Sylvia Blanco, Housing Authority of the City of Austin and John Speirs, Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Department
Proclamation – Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Christinia Kuehn, Child and Youth Mental Health Planning Partnership ad hoc Committee
Proclamation – CelebrASIA Austin Asian Pacific American Food & Heritage Festival Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Taja Beekley, Manager, Asian American Resource Center
Proclamation – Barton Springs Bathhouse 70th Birthday Month – To be presented by Council Member Leslie Pool and to be accepted by Mike Cannatti, President, Barton Springs Conservancy
C1420160134 - Pioneer at Walnut Creek District 1 Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 11126 Sprinkle Cutoff Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interimrural residence (IRR) district zoning to multifamily residencelow density (MF2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF6) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF6) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Nirav Amin. Agent: Vincent Gerard & Associates (Vincent G. Huebinger). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 5129743057. Adjourn
May 04, 2017 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM – Invocation Pastor Anthony Mays, Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1 - 5, 7, 9 - 11, 13 - 16, 19 - 26, 29 - 40, 43 Pulled: 6, 8, 12, 17, 18, 27, 28, 42 Postponed: 41
Approve a settlement in Barbara Leffingwell’s personal injury claim against the City of Austin.
Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 2,727 square feet of an alley rightofway, located at 924 E. Dean Keeton, extending from E. Dean Keeton Street to Red River Street, to 927 Dean Keeton Investors, Ltd. (District 9)
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 20162017 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20160914002) to transfer in and appropriate $993,841 from the Austin Convention Center Department Tourism and Promotion Fund Operating Budget.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with REMOTEC INC., for an unmanned bomb squad robotic vehicle for the Austin Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $303,019. ( Notes: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 29D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 24month contract with ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposals MMO0302, to implement the Smart Trips program, in an estimated amount of $600,000, with three 12month extension options in an estimated amount of $300,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000.
27. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2016 - 2017 Austin Transportation Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20160914001) to increase transfers out in an amount not to exceed $500,000 amending the Austin Transportation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance 20160914002) to transfer in and appropriate up to $500,000 from the Austin Transportation Department Operating Budget for the conversion of East 5th Street to two lanes eastbound and one lane westbound from Brazos Street to IH 35 to reduce congestion and improve mobility in the downtown area and authorizing the City Manager to initiate the conversion process and use the authority granted to the City Traffic Engineer to make appropriate operational changes. (District 9) 28. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the establishment of a public plaza and a permanent downtown rail station on 4th Street, between Red River Street and Trinity Street, and for the financial contribution to storm drain improvements in the project area, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 (District 9).
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance that continues and readopts City Code Chapter 93, relating to juvenile curfews. (Suggested date and time: May 11, 2017, 4:00pm at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX)
Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 2,727 square feet of an alley rightofway, located at 924 E. Dean Keeton, extending from E. Dean Keeton Street to Red River Street, to 927 Dean Keeton Investors, Ltd. (District 9)
Citizen Communications: General
Lance Keltner - EMS provider in Austin. Why only Acadian? Greg Webb - Rezoning on Sprinkle Cutoff Road. Koo-Hyun Kim - Crimes committed by 1) ACC 2) Wells Fargo Bank 3) Federal Government
44. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 48. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Manager (Personnel matters, Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Zoning Consent: 50, 51, 59 - 61 Items Pulled: 56, 57 & 58 Postponement: 52, 53 & 54 Withdrawn: 55
C1420160125 – 13007 Cantarra District 1 Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 13007 Cantarra Drive (Harris Branch Watershed) from neighborhood commercialmixed useconditional overlay (LRMUCO) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercialmixed useconditional overlay (LRMUCO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercialmixed useconditional overlay (LRMUCO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To forward to City Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Unity Five Investment, LLC (Nasruddin Mahesania). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 5129743057.
C1420170003 – Krisland Property District 6 Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 13033 Pond Springs Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from interimrural residence (IRR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercialmixed use (GRMU) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercialmixed useconditional overlay (GRMUCO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Krisland Property of Texas, LLC (Johan Rahardjo). Agent: Vincent Gerard & Associates (Vincent G. Huebinger). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 5129743057.
65. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal regarding the Planning Commission's approval of two compatibility waivers for development at 2510 South Congress Avenue. (Site Plan No. SP20150300C) (District 3) 66. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal regarding the Planning Commission's approval of two compatibility waivers for development at 2510 South Congress Avenue. (Site Plan No. SP20150300C) (District 3)
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for an application to be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by TX Creekview Austin, LP, or an affiliated entity, for the new construction of an affordable multifamily development to be called Creekview Apartment Homes, to be located near the intersection of Old Manor Road and Springdale Road. (District 1)
C1420160134 - Pioneer at Walnut Creek District 1 Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 11126 Sprinkle Cutoff Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interimrural residence (IRR) district zoning to multifamily residencelow density (MF2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF6) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF6) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Nirav Amin. Agent: Vincent Gerard & Associates (Vincent G. Huebinger). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 5129743057.
Proclamation – Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month – To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
Proclamation – Digital Inclusion Week – To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Juanita Budd, Austin FreeNet; Sylvia Blanco, Housing Authority of the City of Austin and John Speirs, Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Department
Proclamation – Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Christinia Kuehn, Child and Youth Mental Health Planning Partnership ad hoc Committee
Proclamation – CelebrASIA Austin Asian Pacific American Food & Heritage Festival Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Taja Beekley, Manager, Asian American Resource Center
Proclamation – Barton Springs Bathhouse 70th Birthday Month – To be presented by Council Member Leslie Pool and to be accepted by Mike Cannatti, President, Barton Springs Conservancy
C1420160134 - Pioneer at Walnut Creek District 1 Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 11126 Sprinkle Cutoff Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interimrural residence (IRR) district zoning to multifamily residencelow density (MF2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF6) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF6) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Nirav Amin. Agent: Vincent Gerard & Associates (Vincent G. Huebinger). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 5129743057. Adjourn