9:55 AM – Invocation Priestess Sharon Russell, Tejas Web 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1-14, 16, 19-28, 30 - 32, 34 - 52, 56, 58-67, & 69 Postponed: 18, 55 Pulled: 17, 18, 29, 53, 54, 57, 68, 101, 102, 103 Withdrawn: 15, 33
Approve second and third reading of an ordinance relating to special events and high capacity event venues, repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 14-8 relating to right-of-way closures for special events and neighborhood block parties, amending requirements for temporary food establishments during a special event, repealing City Code Section 14-6-3 relating to closures for a street festivity, amending City Code Chapter 9-2 relating to 24-hour live music and multi-day special event permits; and creating offenses and establishing penalties.
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20151119-066 relating to the waiver of fees for the Austin Habitat for Humanity Grand Opening event which was held November 21, 2015, to waive or reimburse additional fees for the event. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 2: Council Member Alison Alter CO 3: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a pilot program that would offer temporary work opportunities to those experiencing homelessness and to make recommendations to Council. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 1: Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Set public hearings for the full purpose annexation of the following annexation areas: Entrada (Approximately 246 acres in northeastern Travis County south of Wells Branch Parkway at the intersection of Immanuel Road and Crystal Bend Drive; contiguous to District 1)HOLT CAT Subdivision (Approximately 27 acres in southern Travis County along IH-35 approximately three-tenths of a mile south of Slaughter Lane; contiguous to District 5)Mooreland Addition (Approximately 34 acres in southwestern Travis County east of the intersection of Manchaca Road and Mooreland Drive; contiguous to District 5)River Place Outparcels (Approximately 212 acres in northwestern Travis County adjacent to the boundary of the River Place Municipal Utility District (MUD) and the city’s full purpose jurisdiction; contiguous to District 6). Suggested dates and times: October 12, 2017 at 4:00 pm and October 19, 2017 at 4:00 pm, Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas.
Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for juvenile delinquency prevention services each for an initial twelve-month term through August 31, 2018, with three twelve-month renewal options, with MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM in an amount not to exceed $78,000 per twelve-month term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $312,000; CREATIVE ACTION in an amount not to exceed $80,000 per twelvemonth term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $320,000; and WORKERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM in an amount not to exceed $73,469 per twelve-month term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $293,876.
Approve a resolution rescinding action taken on August 10, 2017 regarding rezoning of the property located at 12611 Hymeadow (Case No. C14-2017-0072) and directing staff to re-notice the case and place the item on the next available City Council agenda after notice has been sent. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide additional information and recommendations for creating a dedicated funding stream for capital and operating expenditures related to meeting the needs of those experiencing homelessness. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza )
Citizen Communications: General
Raul Alvarez - Language access CAN Dashboard. Samuel Erwin - TBA. Spencer Nutting - Leslie statue. Sara Black - Solution to the Downtown puzzle. Carlos León - 1) God, Jesus Christ, and The Holy Spirit are eternally best & brightest; 2) Clear air alert - Chemtrails were sprayed in Austin airspace 8/11-8/14; stop chemtrail attacks against Austinites yesterday. 3) Losing your marbles, Vol. III, Part 4. Tony Farmer - Austin Energy budget. Michelle Degrate - Funding for FY 2017-2018 budget allocation. Karen Sironi - Speed cushions. James Puttnam Burris Jr. - TBA.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore funding options such as public improvement districts, tax increment financing, public-private partnerships, and increases in hotel occupancy taxes to fund improvements to downtown Austin, to address homelessness in downtown Austin, to support the local music industry, and to fund park, civic, and historic facilities and districts including expansion of the Convention Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Approve a resolution rescinding action taken on August 10, 2017 regarding rezoning of the property located at 12611 Hymeadow (Case No. C14-2017-0072) and directing staff to re-notice the case and place the item on the next available City Council agenda after notice has been sent. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a pilot program that would offer temporary work opportunities to those experiencing homelessness and to make recommendations to Council. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 1: Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Consent: 76, 77, 80 - 83, 86 - 88, 90, 93 - 95 Pulled: 78, 79, 84, 85, 89, 91, 92
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20151119-066 relating to the waiver of fees for the Austin Habitat for Humanity Grand Opening event which was held November 21, 2015, to waive or reimburse additional fees for the event. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 2: Council Member Alison Alter CO 3: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan )
Approve second and third reading of an ordinance relating to special events and high capacity event venues, repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 14-8 relating to right-of-way closures for special events and neighborhood block parties, amending requirements for temporary food establishments during a special event, repealing City Code Section 14-6-3 relating to closures for a street festivity, amending City Code Chapter 9-2 relating to 24-hour live music and multi-day special event permits; and creating offenses and establishing penalties.
84. NPA-2017-0009.01 - 1139 ½ Poquito Street - District 1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20011213- 041, the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 1139 ½ Poquito Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family land use to Multifamily land use. Staff recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Owner: Poquito Rex LLC (Rex Bowers); Sarah Rahl. Applicant: City of Austin, Planning & Zoning Department. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695. 85. C14-2017-0013 - 1139 ½ Poquito Street - District 1 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1139 ½ Poquito Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residenceneighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence moderate-high density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-4-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence moderate-high density-conditional overlayneighborhood plan (MF-4-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-low density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-2-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Poquito Rex, LLC (Rex Bowers); Sarah Rahl. Applicant: City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department (Jerry Rusthoven). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512- 974-2122.
C14-2017-0048 - GMCV LLC, dba G's Liquor - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1800 Scofield Ridge Parkway, Suite C (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercialliquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: GMCV, LLC (George Faddoul). Agent: Lenworth Consulting, LLC (Nash Gonzales). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
91. C14-2017-0061 - Velocity East 12th Street - District 1 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 705 E 12th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone general commercial services (CS) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Velocity (Debbie Mitchell) Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574. 92. C14-2017-0062 - Velocity E 11th Street - District 1 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 610 East 11th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To from general commercial services (CS) district zoning and commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Velocity (Debbie Mitchell) Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574.
C14-2017-0048 - GMCV LLC, dba G's Liquor - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1800 Scofield Ridge Parkway, Suite C (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercialliquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: GMCV, LLC (George Faddoul). Agent: Lenworth Consulting, LLC (Nash Gonzales). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Section 25-2-355 relating to voting requirements applicable to zoning recommendations by the Historic Landmark Commission.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance authorizing execution of an agreement with Austin Independent School District establishing site development standards and allowing transfers of impervious cover for redevelopment of school campuses within the Barton Springs Zone (This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone).
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Charles Lofli, agent of CNJ Austin Wings III Inc. dba Wingstop, located at 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd., Unit 167, to waive 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.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to take necessary actions to allocate hotel occupancy taxes, and other revenues, to projects that promote tourism and the convention industry, in accordance with council directives. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Proclamation – YWCA Greater Austin Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Angela-Jo Touza-Medina
Approve a resolution to direct the City Manager on appropriate action related to Senate Bill 4 (state law regarding immigration). ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza CO 2: Mayor Steve Adler CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Proposed Budget.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to take necessary actions to allocate hotel occupancy taxes, and other revenues, to projects that promote tourism and the convention industry, in accordance with council directives. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore funding options such as public improvement districts, tax increment financing, public-private partnerships, and increases in hotel occupancy taxes to fund improvements to downtown Austin, to address homelessness in downtown Austin, to support the local music industry, and to fund park, civic, and historic facilities and districts including expansion of the Convention Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. Adjourn
Aug 31, 2017 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM – Invocation Priestess Sharon Russell, Tejas Web 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1-14, 16, 19-28, 30 - 32, 34 - 52, 56, 58-67, & 69 Postponed: 18, 55 Pulled: 17, 18, 29, 53, 54, 57, 68, 101, 102, 103 Withdrawn: 15, 33
Approve second and third reading of an ordinance relating to special events and high capacity event venues, repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 14-8 relating to right-of-way closures for special events and neighborhood block parties, amending requirements for temporary food establishments during a special event, repealing City Code Section 14-6-3 relating to closures for a street festivity, amending City Code Chapter 9-2 relating to 24-hour live music and multi-day special event permits; and creating offenses and establishing penalties.
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20151119-066 relating to the waiver of fees for the Austin Habitat for Humanity Grand Opening event which was held November 21, 2015, to waive or reimburse additional fees for the event. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 2: Council Member Alison Alter CO 3: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a pilot program that would offer temporary work opportunities to those experiencing homelessness and to make recommendations to Council. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 1: Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Set public hearings for the full purpose annexation of the following annexation areas: Entrada (Approximately 246 acres in northeastern Travis County south of Wells Branch Parkway at the intersection of Immanuel Road and Crystal Bend Drive; contiguous to District 1)HOLT CAT Subdivision (Approximately 27 acres in southern Travis County along IH-35 approximately three-tenths of a mile south of Slaughter Lane; contiguous to District 5)Mooreland Addition (Approximately 34 acres in southwestern Travis County east of the intersection of Manchaca Road and Mooreland Drive; contiguous to District 5)River Place Outparcels (Approximately 212 acres in northwestern Travis County adjacent to the boundary of the River Place Municipal Utility District (MUD) and the city’s full purpose jurisdiction; contiguous to District 6). Suggested dates and times: October 12, 2017 at 4:00 pm and October 19, 2017 at 4:00 pm, Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas.
Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for juvenile delinquency prevention services each for an initial twelve-month term through August 31, 2018, with three twelve-month renewal options, with MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM in an amount not to exceed $78,000 per twelve-month term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $312,000; CREATIVE ACTION in an amount not to exceed $80,000 per twelvemonth term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $320,000; and WORKERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM in an amount not to exceed $73,469 per twelve-month term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $293,876.
Approve a resolution rescinding action taken on August 10, 2017 regarding rezoning of the property located at 12611 Hymeadow (Case No. C14-2017-0072) and directing staff to re-notice the case and place the item on the next available City Council agenda after notice has been sent. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide additional information and recommendations for creating a dedicated funding stream for capital and operating expenditures related to meeting the needs of those experiencing homelessness. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza )
Citizen Communications: General
Raul Alvarez - Language access CAN Dashboard. Samuel Erwin - TBA. Spencer Nutting - Leslie statue. Sara Black - Solution to the Downtown puzzle. Carlos León - 1) God, Jesus Christ, and The Holy Spirit are eternally best & brightest; 2) Clear air alert - Chemtrails were sprayed in Austin airspace 8/11-8/14; stop chemtrail attacks against Austinites yesterday. 3) Losing your marbles, Vol. III, Part 4. Tony Farmer - Austin Energy budget. Michelle Degrate - Funding for FY 2017-2018 budget allocation. Karen Sironi - Speed cushions. James Puttnam Burris Jr. - TBA.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore funding options such as public improvement districts, tax increment financing, public-private partnerships, and increases in hotel occupancy taxes to fund improvements to downtown Austin, to address homelessness in downtown Austin, to support the local music industry, and to fund park, civic, and historic facilities and districts including expansion of the Convention Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Approve a resolution rescinding action taken on August 10, 2017 regarding rezoning of the property located at 12611 Hymeadow (Case No. C14-2017-0072) and directing staff to re-notice the case and place the item on the next available City Council agenda after notice has been sent. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a pilot program that would offer temporary work opportunities to those experiencing homelessness and to make recommendations to Council. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 1: Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Consent: 76, 77, 80 - 83, 86 - 88, 90, 93 - 95 Pulled: 78, 79, 84, 85, 89, 91, 92
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20151119-066 relating to the waiver of fees for the Austin Habitat for Humanity Grand Opening event which was held November 21, 2015, to waive or reimburse additional fees for the event. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 2: Council Member Alison Alter CO 3: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan )
Approve second and third reading of an ordinance relating to special events and high capacity event venues, repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 14-8 relating to right-of-way closures for special events and neighborhood block parties, amending requirements for temporary food establishments during a special event, repealing City Code Section 14-6-3 relating to closures for a street festivity, amending City Code Chapter 9-2 relating to 24-hour live music and multi-day special event permits; and creating offenses and establishing penalties.
84. NPA-2017-0009.01 - 1139 ½ Poquito Street - District 1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20011213- 041, the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 1139 ½ Poquito Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family land use to Multifamily land use. Staff recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Owner: Poquito Rex LLC (Rex Bowers); Sarah Rahl. Applicant: City of Austin, Planning & Zoning Department. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695. 85. C14-2017-0013 - 1139 ½ Poquito Street - District 1 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1139 ½ Poquito Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residenceneighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence moderate-high density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-4-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence moderate-high density-conditional overlayneighborhood plan (MF-4-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-low density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-2-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Poquito Rex, LLC (Rex Bowers); Sarah Rahl. Applicant: City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department (Jerry Rusthoven). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512- 974-2122.
C14-2017-0048 - GMCV LLC, dba G's Liquor - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1800 Scofield Ridge Parkway, Suite C (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercialliquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: GMCV, LLC (George Faddoul). Agent: Lenworth Consulting, LLC (Nash Gonzales). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
91. C14-2017-0061 - Velocity East 12th Street - District 1 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 705 E 12th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone general commercial services (CS) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Velocity (Debbie Mitchell) Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574. 92. C14-2017-0062 - Velocity E 11th Street - District 1 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 610 East 11th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To from general commercial services (CS) district zoning and commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Velocity (Debbie Mitchell) Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574.
C14-2017-0048 - GMCV LLC, dba G's Liquor - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1800 Scofield Ridge Parkway, Suite C (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercialliquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: GMCV, LLC (George Faddoul). Agent: Lenworth Consulting, LLC (Nash Gonzales). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Section 25-2-355 relating to voting requirements applicable to zoning recommendations by the Historic Landmark Commission.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance authorizing execution of an agreement with Austin Independent School District establishing site development standards and allowing transfers of impervious cover for redevelopment of school campuses within the Barton Springs Zone (This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone).
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Charles Lofli, agent of CNJ Austin Wings III Inc. dba Wingstop, located at 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd., Unit 167, to waive 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.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to take necessary actions to allocate hotel occupancy taxes, and other revenues, to projects that promote tourism and the convention industry, in accordance with council directives. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Proclamation – YWCA Greater Austin Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Angela-Jo Touza-Medina
Approve a resolution to direct the City Manager on appropriate action related to Senate Bill 4 (state law regarding immigration). ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza CO 2: Mayor Steve Adler CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Proposed Budget.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to take necessary actions to allocate hotel occupancy taxes, and other revenues, to projects that promote tourism and the convention industry, in accordance with council directives. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore funding options such as public improvement districts, tax increment financing, public-private partnerships, and increases in hotel occupancy taxes to fund improvements to downtown Austin, to address homelessness in downtown Austin, to support the local music industry, and to fund park, civic, and historic facilities and districts including expansion of the Convention Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. Adjourn