9:55 AM – Invocation Rabbi Misha ben-David, the Recovery Rabbi 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1, 4 - 8, 15 - 17, 19, 21 - 33, 38 - 41, 43, 44, 47 - 54, 56, 57, 6 0- 62, 67, 69, 70, 72, 123 & 124 Withdrawn: 9, 35, 36, 37, 45, 64, 65, 74 Postponed: 14, 20, 34, 55, 71, 93 Pulled: 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 34, 42, 46, 58, 59, 63, 66, 68
Approve a resolution under the State of Texas 2018 Qualified Allocation Plan, supporting an application to be submitted by DMA Development Company, LLC, or an affiliated entity, competing for an award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be called Talavera Lofts, located at the southeast corner of East 5th and Navasota Streets.
20. Approve a resolution under the State of Texas 2018 Qualified Allocation Plan, identifying an application to be submitted by DMA Development Company, LLC, or an affiliated entity, as the application that will contribute most to the City of Austin’s revitalization efforts in competition for an award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be called Talavera Lofts, located in the Homestead Preservation Reinvestment Zone No. 1 at the southeast corner of East 5th and Navasota Streets. District(s): District 3 34. Approve a resolution under the State of Texas 2018 Qualified Allocation Plan, identifying an application to be submitted by Austin Affordable Housing Corporation, or an affiliated entity, as the application that will contribute most to the City of Austin’s revitalization efforts in competition for an award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be called Pathways at Chalmers Courts East Apartments, located in the Homestead Preservation Reinvestment Zone No. 1 at the southwest corner of Chicon Street and East 4th Street. District(s): District 3
Animal Services Office Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $167,000 in grant funds from the Duffield Family Foundation, dba Maddie’s Fund and amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Austin Animal Services Office Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20170913-001) to appropriate $167,000 for the Community Outreach Program.
Non-Consent Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s) Reappoint Dr. Charles Bell to the Central Health Board of Managers. Sponsors: Health and Human Services Committee
Austin Water Authorize the negotiation and execution of a wholesale water contract with Nighthawk located in eastern Travis County.
Economic Development Department 10. Approve a resolution to authorize the Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee to act on behalf of the City for the Texas Events Trust Fund for the purpose of conducting economic studies, submitting applications, and submitting any required funding to the Texas Office of the Governor for World RallyCross events to be held at the Circuit of the Americas facility. 11. Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20121213-095 to authorize the Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee to act on behalf of the City for the Texas Major Events Reimbursement Program, or in the alternative, the Texas Events Trust Fund, for the purpose of conducting economic studies, submitting applications, and submitting any required funding to the Texas Office of the Governor for future MotoGP events to be held at the Circuit of the Americas facility.
Authorize negotiation and execution of multi-term contracts with American Facilities Services, Inc. and BHW Operating Company, LP, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposals MDD0102, to provide custodial services, each for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,700,000; divided between the contractors. (This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9 C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.).
58. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 City of Austin Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 20170913-002) to set administrative fees and use rent fees for monitoring, enforcement, parking infrastructure and overall management of the Shared Bike program and for the use of the right-of-way and transportation infrastructure for potential on-going privatized dockless bike share operations. 59. Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to establish a dockless bike share pilot demonstration program and the development of a permit process for permanent privatized dockless bike share operations.
Citizens Communication: General
Roy Mullin – TBA Mike Valescu – Erosion on Country Club Creek Trail Koo-Hyun Kim – Fire City Manager Elaine Hart and City Lawyer Anne Morgan Patrick Ebomwonyi – Loving our Police Officers Tony Farmer – City Construction Iris Leija – Sick days Varnerl Franklin – Paid sick day policy Tom Friedley - TBA
76. Discuss personnel issues related to the search for and appointment of a new city manager (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code). 78. Discuss legal issues related to Cox Texas Newspapers, LP v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-17-006050 in the 53rd Judicial District for Travis County (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 79. Discuss legal issues related to Attorney General letter ruling No. OR2018-00740 concerning public information requests related to search for City Manager (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 12. Approve an ordinance on third reading authorizing execution of the first amendment to a settlement agreement relating to the development of property located at 6409 City Park Road (Champion Tract); amending Ordinance No. 960613-J; modifying provisions of the Lake Austin Watershed regulations in Ordinance No. 840301-F; and modifying provisions of the Hill Country Roadway regulations in City Code Chapter 25-2. District(s): District 10
Consent: 86, 87, 95, 96, 99, 100, 103 - 105, 107, 115, 116, 117, 125, 126 Pulled: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 97, 98, 101, 102, 106, 108, 113, 114, 118, 119 121 Withdrawn: 88, 111 Postponed: 89, 90 - 94, 109, 110, 112, 120
Approve an ordinance on third reading authorizing execution of the first amendment to a settlement agreement relating to the development of property located at 6409 City Park Road (Champion Tract); amending Ordinance No. 960613-J; modifying provisions of the Lake Austin Watershed regulations in Ordinance No. 840301-F; and modifying provisions of the Hill Country Roadway regulations in City Code Chapter 25-2. District(s): District 10
Approve a resolution appointing Spencer Cronk as the City Manager and establishing compensation and benefits. Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Ann Kitchen, and Council Member Alison Alter
Approve an ordinance on third reading authorizing execution of the first amendment to a settlement agreement relating to the development of property located at 6409 City Park Road (Champion Tract); amending Ordinance No. 960613-J; modifying provisions of the Lake Austin Watershed regulations in Ordinance No. 840301-F; and modifying provisions of the Hill Country Roadway regulations in City Code Chapter 25-2. District(s): District 10
Approve a resolution under the State of Texas 2018 Qualified Allocation Plan, identifying an application to be submitted by Austin Affordable Housing Corporation, or an affiliated entity, as the application that will contribute most to the City of Austin’s revitalization efforts in competition for an award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be called Pathways at Chalmers Courts East Apartments, located in the Homestead Preservation Reinvestment Zone No. 1 at the southwest corner of Chicon Street and East 4th Street. District(s): District 3
Parks and Recreation Approve adoption of the Aquatic Master Plan as developed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Approve a resolution appointing Spencer Cronk as the City Manager and establishing compensation and benefits. Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Ann Kitchen, and Council Member Alison Alter
Consent: 1, 4 - 8, 15 - 17, 19, 21 - 33, 38 - 41, 43, 44, 47 - 54, 56, 57, 60 - 62, 67, 69, 70, 72, 123 & 124 Withdrawn: 9, 35, 36, 37, 45, 64, 65, 74 Postponed: 14, 20, 34, 55, 71, 93 Pulled: 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 34, 42, 46, 58, 59, 63, 66, 68
C14-2017-0133 - 4401 South Congress Rezoning - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4401 South Congress Avenue (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Sabot Development, LLC (James W. Young). Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C. (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Distinguished Service Award – Sheree Bailey - To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree.
Distinguished Service Award – Carol Drennan – To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by the honoree
Certificates of Appreciation – Fort Hood Warrior Transition Unit Kid’s Holiday Care Package Drive participants – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honorees
Proclamation – City of Austin Mentor and Tutor Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler
Distinguished Service Award – Cindy Jordan – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
C14-2017-0028 - Great Hills Mixed Use - District 10 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 9828 Great Hills Trail and 10224 Research Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning and limited office (LO) district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building (CS-MU-V) combining district zoning. First reading to approve general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (CS-MU-V-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions, on December 14, 2017. Vote: 9-1-1, J. Flannigan-No, E. Troxclair-off the dais. Owner/Applicant: Great Hills Retail, Inc. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
C14-2017-0109 - J.D. Warehouse - District 1 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 6506 Decker Lane (Elm Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning to limited industrial (LI) district zoning. First reading approved general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning on December 14, 2017 (10-1). Owner: Gold A&A Inc. (Adam Ahmad). Applicant: Moncada Enterprises (Phil Moncada). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512- 974-2122.
C14-2017-0114 - 611 East Braker Lane - District 4 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 611 East Braker Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions, on December 7, 2017. Vote: 9-0, D. Garza and E. Troxclair-absent. Owner/Applicant: Priesmeyer Family, LP (Victoria Priesmeyer). Agent: Lenworth Consulting, LLC (Nash Gonzales). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
101. NPA-2017-0016.01 - Springdale Arts- District 3 - Conduct a public hearing to approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 030327-12, the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined 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 3524, 3528, and 3532 Gonzales Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Higher Density Single Family land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Anmol Mehra. Agent: South Llano Strategies (Glen Coleman). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. 102. C14-2017-0090.SH - Springdale Arts- District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3524, 3528, and 3532 Gonzales Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse condominium-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Anmol Mehra. Agent: South Llano Strategies (Glen Coleman). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
C14-2017-0133 - 4401 South Congress Rezoning - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4401 South Congress Avenue (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Sabot Development, LLC (James W. Young). Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C. (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
C14-2017-0143 - 11500 Manchaca Road - District 5 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 11500 Manchaca Road (Slaughter Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To zone from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, and warehouse/limited office-conditional overlay (W/LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, and warehouse/limited office-conditional overlay (W/LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, and warehouse/limited office-conditional overlay (W/LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: JG Manchaca Property LLC & Garcia Road LLC (Espiron Garcia. Agent: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP. (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
C14-2016-0135 - 2500 N. Lamar - District 9 - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1200 W 25th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general office-mixed use- conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general office-mixed use-vertical mixed use building- conditional overlayneighborhood plan (GO-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on December 14, 2017. Vote: 9-0, Council Members Garza and Houston off the dais. Owner/Applicant: 2500 N. Lamar LLC. Agent: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance concerning the complaint of Paul Robbins on Texas Gas Service’s 2018 Conservation Adjustment Clause rate.
Parks and Recreation Approve adoption of the Aquatic Master Plan as developed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Approve a resolution initiating a benchmarking study comparing Austin Water and Austin Resource Recovery to other Texas utilities and developing recommendations concerning Affordability Standards for both city-owned utilities.
81. NPA-2016-0016.01 - 3212 E. Cesar Chavez Street & 111 Tillery Street - District 3 - Approve second and third readings an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20030327-12, the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined 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 3212 E. Cesar Chavez Street and 111 Tillery Street (Colorado River Watershed) from Commercial and Industry to Multifamily and Mixed Use land use. First reading approved on December 7, 2017. Vote: 11-0. Owners Owners/Applicants: Painter Enterprises Inc. (Donald E. Painter) and 3212 Cesar Chavez, LP (Timothy Clark). Agent: Husch Blackwell (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. 82. C14-2016-0079 - 3212 E. Cesar Chavez Street - District 3 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 3212 East Cesar Chavez Street and 111 Tillery Street (Colorado River Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 7, 2017. Vote: 11-0. Owners: Painter Enterprises Inc. (Donald E. Painter) and 3212 Cesar Chavez, LP (Timothy Clark). Applicant: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512- 974-2122.
C14-2017-0084 - 6507 E. Riverside - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6505, 6507. 6509 E. Riverside Drive and 2108 Thrasher Lane (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from East Riverside Corridor - neighborhood residential (ERC-NR) district zoning to East Riverside Corridor - corridor mixed use (ERC-CMU) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant East Riverside Corridor - corridor mixed use (ERC-CMU) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: ERC-NMU for a portion of the requested area. Owner/Applicant: TLH Riverside 6507 MF-1, LP (David Cox). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974-7604.
97. NPA-2017-0005.03 - Affordable Dream Homes - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20010927-05, the Montopolis 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 2404 Thrasher Lane (Country Club East & Carson Creek Watershed) from Commercial to Higher Density Single Family land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Higher Density Single Family land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Higher Density Single Family land use: Owner/Applicant: Vahonia Realty, LLC. Agent: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. 98. C14-2017-0098 - Affordable Dream Homes - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2404 Thrasher Lane (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from Commercial Services - Neighborhood Plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning to Urban Family Residence - Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan (SF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant Urban Family Residence - Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan (SF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Urban Family Residence - Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan (SF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Vahonia Realty (Octavian F. Heresan). Agent: Landanswers (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974-7604. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
C14-2017-0118 - Texas Health and Science University Clinic - District 5 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1709 Fort View Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from Community commercial (GR) district zoning and Limited office (LO) district zoning to Community commercial - Mixed use (GR-MU) combing district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant Community commercial - Mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Community commercial - Mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: T & L LP (Lisa Lin). Agent: Landanswers (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974-7604.
C14-2017-0134 - Gardens 3.01 - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4310 James Casey Street (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office - vertical mixed use building - neighborhood plan (LO-V-NP) combining district zoning to general office - vertical mixed use building - neighborhood plan (GO-V-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office - vertical mixed use building - neighborhood plan (GO-V-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office - vertical mixed use building - neighborhood plan (GO-V-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: 4310 Gardens Mob, LP. Applicant: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett). City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574.
C14-2017-0156 - 1105 Airport Boulevard - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1105 Airport Boulevard (Boggy Creek Watershed) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SL Shady Lane, LP (John Kiltz). Agent: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey S. Howard). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. Adjourn
Feb 01, 2018 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM – Invocation Rabbi Misha ben-David, the Recovery Rabbi 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1, 4 - 8, 15 - 17, 19, 21 - 33, 38 - 41, 43, 44, 47 - 54, 56, 57, 6 0- 62, 67, 69, 70, 72, 123 & 124 Withdrawn: 9, 35, 36, 37, 45, 64, 65, 74 Postponed: 14, 20, 34, 55, 71, 93 Pulled: 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 34, 42, 46, 58, 59, 63, 66, 68
Approve a resolution under the State of Texas 2018 Qualified Allocation Plan, supporting an application to be submitted by DMA Development Company, LLC, or an affiliated entity, competing for an award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be called Talavera Lofts, located at the southeast corner of East 5th and Navasota Streets.
20. Approve a resolution under the State of Texas 2018 Qualified Allocation Plan, identifying an application to be submitted by DMA Development Company, LLC, or an affiliated entity, as the application that will contribute most to the City of Austin’s revitalization efforts in competition for an award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be called Talavera Lofts, located in the Homestead Preservation Reinvestment Zone No. 1 at the southeast corner of East 5th and Navasota Streets. District(s): District 3 34. Approve a resolution under the State of Texas 2018 Qualified Allocation Plan, identifying an application to be submitted by Austin Affordable Housing Corporation, or an affiliated entity, as the application that will contribute most to the City of Austin’s revitalization efforts in competition for an award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be called Pathways at Chalmers Courts East Apartments, located in the Homestead Preservation Reinvestment Zone No. 1 at the southwest corner of Chicon Street and East 4th Street. District(s): District 3
Animal Services Office Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $167,000 in grant funds from the Duffield Family Foundation, dba Maddie’s Fund and amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Austin Animal Services Office Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20170913-001) to appropriate $167,000 for the Community Outreach Program.
Non-Consent Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s) Reappoint Dr. Charles Bell to the Central Health Board of Managers. Sponsors: Health and Human Services Committee
Austin Water Authorize the negotiation and execution of a wholesale water contract with Nighthawk located in eastern Travis County.
Economic Development Department 10. Approve a resolution to authorize the Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee to act on behalf of the City for the Texas Events Trust Fund for the purpose of conducting economic studies, submitting applications, and submitting any required funding to the Texas Office of the Governor for World RallyCross events to be held at the Circuit of the Americas facility. 11. Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20121213-095 to authorize the Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee to act on behalf of the City for the Texas Major Events Reimbursement Program, or in the alternative, the Texas Events Trust Fund, for the purpose of conducting economic studies, submitting applications, and submitting any required funding to the Texas Office of the Governor for future MotoGP events to be held at the Circuit of the Americas facility.
Authorize negotiation and execution of multi-term contracts with American Facilities Services, Inc. and BHW Operating Company, LP, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposals MDD0102, to provide custodial services, each for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,700,000; divided between the contractors. (This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9 C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.).
58. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 City of Austin Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 20170913-002) to set administrative fees and use rent fees for monitoring, enforcement, parking infrastructure and overall management of the Shared Bike program and for the use of the right-of-way and transportation infrastructure for potential on-going privatized dockless bike share operations. 59. Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to establish a dockless bike share pilot demonstration program and the development of a permit process for permanent privatized dockless bike share operations.
Citizens Communication: General
Roy Mullin – TBA Mike Valescu – Erosion on Country Club Creek Trail Koo-Hyun Kim – Fire City Manager Elaine Hart and City Lawyer Anne Morgan Patrick Ebomwonyi – Loving our Police Officers Tony Farmer – City Construction Iris Leija – Sick days Varnerl Franklin – Paid sick day policy Tom Friedley - TBA
76. Discuss personnel issues related to the search for and appointment of a new city manager (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code). 78. Discuss legal issues related to Cox Texas Newspapers, LP v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-17-006050 in the 53rd Judicial District for Travis County (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 79. Discuss legal issues related to Attorney General letter ruling No. OR2018-00740 concerning public information requests related to search for City Manager (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 12. Approve an ordinance on third reading authorizing execution of the first amendment to a settlement agreement relating to the development of property located at 6409 City Park Road (Champion Tract); amending Ordinance No. 960613-J; modifying provisions of the Lake Austin Watershed regulations in Ordinance No. 840301-F; and modifying provisions of the Hill Country Roadway regulations in City Code Chapter 25-2. District(s): District 10
Consent: 86, 87, 95, 96, 99, 100, 103 - 105, 107, 115, 116, 117, 125, 126 Pulled: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 97, 98, 101, 102, 106, 108, 113, 114, 118, 119 121 Withdrawn: 88, 111 Postponed: 89, 90 - 94, 109, 110, 112, 120
Approve an ordinance on third reading authorizing execution of the first amendment to a settlement agreement relating to the development of property located at 6409 City Park Road (Champion Tract); amending Ordinance No. 960613-J; modifying provisions of the Lake Austin Watershed regulations in Ordinance No. 840301-F; and modifying provisions of the Hill Country Roadway regulations in City Code Chapter 25-2. District(s): District 10
Approve a resolution appointing Spencer Cronk as the City Manager and establishing compensation and benefits. Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Ann Kitchen, and Council Member Alison Alter
Approve an ordinance on third reading authorizing execution of the first amendment to a settlement agreement relating to the development of property located at 6409 City Park Road (Champion Tract); amending Ordinance No. 960613-J; modifying provisions of the Lake Austin Watershed regulations in Ordinance No. 840301-F; and modifying provisions of the Hill Country Roadway regulations in City Code Chapter 25-2. District(s): District 10
Approve a resolution under the State of Texas 2018 Qualified Allocation Plan, identifying an application to be submitted by Austin Affordable Housing Corporation, or an affiliated entity, as the application that will contribute most to the City of Austin’s revitalization efforts in competition for an award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance a proposed multi-family housing development to be called Pathways at Chalmers Courts East Apartments, located in the Homestead Preservation Reinvestment Zone No. 1 at the southwest corner of Chicon Street and East 4th Street. District(s): District 3
Parks and Recreation Approve adoption of the Aquatic Master Plan as developed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Approve a resolution appointing Spencer Cronk as the City Manager and establishing compensation and benefits. Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Ann Kitchen, and Council Member Alison Alter
Consent: 1, 4 - 8, 15 - 17, 19, 21 - 33, 38 - 41, 43, 44, 47 - 54, 56, 57, 60 - 62, 67, 69, 70, 72, 123 & 124 Withdrawn: 9, 35, 36, 37, 45, 64, 65, 74 Postponed: 14, 20, 34, 55, 71, 93 Pulled: 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 34, 42, 46, 58, 59, 63, 66, 68
C14-2017-0133 - 4401 South Congress Rezoning - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4401 South Congress Avenue (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Sabot Development, LLC (James W. Young). Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C. (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Distinguished Service Award – Sheree Bailey - To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree.
Distinguished Service Award – Carol Drennan – To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by the honoree
Certificates of Appreciation – Fort Hood Warrior Transition Unit Kid’s Holiday Care Package Drive participants – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honorees
Proclamation – City of Austin Mentor and Tutor Day – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler
Distinguished Service Award – Cindy Jordan – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
C14-2017-0028 - Great Hills Mixed Use - District 10 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 9828 Great Hills Trail and 10224 Research Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning and limited office (LO) district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building (CS-MU-V) combining district zoning. First reading to approve general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (CS-MU-V-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions, on December 14, 2017. Vote: 9-1-1, J. Flannigan-No, E. Troxclair-off the dais. Owner/Applicant: Great Hills Retail, Inc. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
C14-2017-0109 - J.D. Warehouse - District 1 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 6506 Decker Lane (Elm Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning to limited industrial (LI) district zoning. First reading approved general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning on December 14, 2017 (10-1). Owner: Gold A&A Inc. (Adam Ahmad). Applicant: Moncada Enterprises (Phil Moncada). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512- 974-2122.
C14-2017-0114 - 611 East Braker Lane - District 4 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 611 East Braker Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions, on December 7, 2017. Vote: 9-0, D. Garza and E. Troxclair-absent. Owner/Applicant: Priesmeyer Family, LP (Victoria Priesmeyer). Agent: Lenworth Consulting, LLC (Nash Gonzales). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
101. NPA-2017-0016.01 - Springdale Arts- District 3 - Conduct a public hearing to approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 030327-12, the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined 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 3524, 3528, and 3532 Gonzales Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Higher Density Single Family land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Anmol Mehra. Agent: South Llano Strategies (Glen Coleman). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. 102. C14-2017-0090.SH - Springdale Arts- District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3524, 3528, and 3532 Gonzales Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse condominium-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Anmol Mehra. Agent: South Llano Strategies (Glen Coleman). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
C14-2017-0133 - 4401 South Congress Rezoning - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4401 South Congress Avenue (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Sabot Development, LLC (James W. Young). Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C. (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
C14-2017-0143 - 11500 Manchaca Road - District 5 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 11500 Manchaca Road (Slaughter Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To zone from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, and warehouse/limited office-conditional overlay (W/LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, and warehouse/limited office-conditional overlay (W/LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, and warehouse/limited office-conditional overlay (W/LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: JG Manchaca Property LLC & Garcia Road LLC (Espiron Garcia. Agent: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP. (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
C14-2016-0135 - 2500 N. Lamar - District 9 - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1200 W 25th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general office-mixed use- conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general office-mixed use-vertical mixed use building- conditional overlayneighborhood plan (GO-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on December 14, 2017. Vote: 9-0, Council Members Garza and Houston off the dais. Owner/Applicant: 2500 N. Lamar LLC. Agent: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance concerning the complaint of Paul Robbins on Texas Gas Service’s 2018 Conservation Adjustment Clause rate.
Parks and Recreation Approve adoption of the Aquatic Master Plan as developed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Approve a resolution initiating a benchmarking study comparing Austin Water and Austin Resource Recovery to other Texas utilities and developing recommendations concerning Affordability Standards for both city-owned utilities.
81. NPA-2016-0016.01 - 3212 E. Cesar Chavez Street & 111 Tillery Street - District 3 - Approve second and third readings an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20030327-12, the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined 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 3212 E. Cesar Chavez Street and 111 Tillery Street (Colorado River Watershed) from Commercial and Industry to Multifamily and Mixed Use land use. First reading approved on December 7, 2017. Vote: 11-0. Owners Owners/Applicants: Painter Enterprises Inc. (Donald E. Painter) and 3212 Cesar Chavez, LP (Timothy Clark). Agent: Husch Blackwell (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. 82. C14-2016-0079 - 3212 E. Cesar Chavez Street - District 3 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 3212 East Cesar Chavez Street and 111 Tillery Street (Colorado River Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 7, 2017. Vote: 11-0. Owners: Painter Enterprises Inc. (Donald E. Painter) and 3212 Cesar Chavez, LP (Timothy Clark). Applicant: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512- 974-2122.
C14-2017-0084 - 6507 E. Riverside - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6505, 6507. 6509 E. Riverside Drive and 2108 Thrasher Lane (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from East Riverside Corridor - neighborhood residential (ERC-NR) district zoning to East Riverside Corridor - corridor mixed use (ERC-CMU) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant East Riverside Corridor - corridor mixed use (ERC-CMU) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: ERC-NMU for a portion of the requested area. Owner/Applicant: TLH Riverside 6507 MF-1, LP (David Cox). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974-7604.
97. NPA-2017-0005.03 - Affordable Dream Homes - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20010927-05, the Montopolis 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 2404 Thrasher Lane (Country Club East & Carson Creek Watershed) from Commercial to Higher Density Single Family land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Higher Density Single Family land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Higher Density Single Family land use: Owner/Applicant: Vahonia Realty, LLC. Agent: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. 98. C14-2017-0098 - Affordable Dream Homes - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2404 Thrasher Lane (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from Commercial Services - Neighborhood Plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning to Urban Family Residence - Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan (SF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant Urban Family Residence - Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan (SF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Urban Family Residence - Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan (SF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Vahonia Realty (Octavian F. Heresan). Agent: Landanswers (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974-7604. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
C14-2017-0118 - Texas Health and Science University Clinic - District 5 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1709 Fort View Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from Community commercial (GR) district zoning and Limited office (LO) district zoning to Community commercial - Mixed use (GR-MU) combing district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant Community commercial - Mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Community commercial - Mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: T & L LP (Lisa Lin). Agent: Landanswers (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Andrew Moore, 512-974-7604.
C14-2017-0134 - Gardens 3.01 - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4310 James Casey Street (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office - vertical mixed use building - neighborhood plan (LO-V-NP) combining district zoning to general office - vertical mixed use building - neighborhood plan (GO-V-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office - vertical mixed use building - neighborhood plan (GO-V-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office - vertical mixed use building - neighborhood plan (GO-V-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: 4310 Gardens Mob, LP. Applicant: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett). City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574.
C14-2017-0156 - 1105 Airport Boulevard - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1105 Airport Boulevard (Boggy Creek Watershed) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SL Shady Lane, LP (John Kiltz). Agent: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey S. Howard). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. Adjourn