9:55 AM – Invocation Reverend Doctor Margaret Aymer, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1 - 10, 12, 15, 18 - 35, 37, 38, 40 - 42, 102, 104, 105, 107 Pulled: 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 36, 39, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 103, 106 Posponed: 39
Intergovernmental Relations Approve a resolution adopting the City’s Federal Legislative Program for the 116th U.S. Congress.
Office of Real Estate Services 16. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple approximately 3.325 acres and improvements located at the northeast corner of Philomena Street and Mueller Blvd. in the Mueller Development in Austin, Travis County, Texas from Mueller Aldrich SW L1B5, LP in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000 including closing costs. Related to Item #17. District(s): District 9 17. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Capital Budget of Austin Energy (Ordinance No. 20180911-001) to increase appropriations by $148,700,000, for the Austin Energy Headquarters acquisition. Related to Item #16.Office of Real Estate Services
Non-Consent Eminent Domain 48. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.064 acres (2,794 square feet) of land situated in the J.P. Wallace Survey, in Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot A, LIMON-DEMENT Addition, recorded in Vol. 78, pg. 289 of the plat records of Travis County, Texas, said Lot A being described in a general warranty deed with vendor’s lien to 8151 North Lamar, L.P., recorded in Document No. 2014009267 of the official public records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $32,291. The owner of the needed property interest is 8151 North Lamar, a Texas limited partnership. The property is located entirely in District 4, at 8151 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is along the east side of North Lamar Blvd. from the Justin Lane Substation on North Lamar Blvd. crossing Lamar Blvd. at Wagon Trail Road from there the circuit traverses the North Park Estates and Gracywoods neighborhoods until it reaches the McNeil Substation on Knollpark Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 4 49. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.333 acres (14,524 square feet) of land in a part of Lot 1, Block A, Scofield Ranch Retail Subdivision, a Subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the Plat recorded in Document No. 200100026, Official Public Records Travis County, Texas, the said Lot 1 being described to HD Development Properties LP, in that certain warranty deed recorded in Document No. 2003211517 of which, both documents are recorded in the official public records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $100,144. The owner of the needed property interest is HD Development Properties LP, a Georgia limited partnership, now known as HD Development of Maryland, Inc., a Maryland Corporation. The property is located entirely in District 7, at 13309 North IH-35, Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is along the south side of Avenue N and West Howard Lane from the Howard Lane Substation on Gardenia Drive to the east side of Center Line Pass into the Techridge Substation. District(s): District 7 50. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.036 acres (1,567 square feet) of land situated in the J.P. Wallace Survey, in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of a called 0.34 of one acre tract of land described in a warranty deed with vendor’s lien to Ricardo Meza and Idelfonso Gracia, recorded in Document No. 2007153333 of the official public records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $29,693. The owners of the needed property interest are Ricardo Meza and Idelfonso Gracia. The property is located entirely in District 4, at 8603 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is along the east side of North Lamar Blvd. from the Justin Lane Substation on North Lamar Blvd. crossing Lamar Blvd. at Wagon Trail Road from there the circuit traverses the North Park Estates and Gracywoods neighborhoods until it reaches the McNeil Substation on Knollpark Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 4 51. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of three tracts (Tract #1 being 0.012 acres (520 square feet), Tract #2 being 0.071 acres (3,110 square feet), and Tract #3 being 0.121 acres (5,274 square feet) for a total of approximately 0.204 acres (8,904 square feet) of land located in the Francisco Garcia Survey No. 60, Travis County, Texas, and being out of and in a portion of that called 4.06 acres of land as described to Saeed Moshfegh in that certain warranty deed with vendor’s lien and recorded as Document No. 2017045033, official public records Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $17,718. The owner of the needed property interest is Saeed Moshfegh. The property is located entirely in District 7, at 13700 Pansy Trail, Austin, Texas 78727. The general route of the project is along the south side of Avenue N and West Howard Lane from the Howard Lane Substation on Gardenia Drive to the east side of Center Line Pass into the Techridge Substation, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 7 52. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.021 acres (904 square feet) of land situated in the J. Applegait Survey, in Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 5, Block D, North Lamar Park Section Three, recorded in Vol. 20, pg. 15 of the plat records of Travis County, Texas, said Lot 5 being described in a deed to Mary F. Powers, recorded in Vol. 5553, pg. 669 of the deed records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $6,380. The owner of the needed property interest is Mary F. Powers. The property is located entirely in District 4, at 8908 Shepard Dr., Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is along the east side of North Lamar Blvd. from the Justin Lane Substation on North Lamar Blvd. crossing Lamar Blvd. at Wagon Trail Road from there the circuit traverses the North Park Estates and Gracywoods neighborhoods until it reaches the McNeil Substation on Knollpark Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 4 53. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.077 acres (3,373 square feet) of land a part of Lot 1, Block A, Collins Subdivision, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the Plat Recorded in Document No. 201600066, the said Lot 1, being described to Rouche LLC, in that certain special warranty deed Document No. 2016058051, of which both documents are recorded in the official public records Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $5,312. The owner of the needed property interest is Rouche LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The property is located entirely in District 7, at 1800 Scofield Ridge Parkway, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78728. The general route of the project is along the south side of Avenue N and West Howard Lane from the Howard Lane Substation on Gardenia Drive to the east side of Center Line Pass into the Techridge Substation, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 7 54. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.084 acres (3,679 square feet) parcel of land situated in the J.P. Wallace Survey No. 57, in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of a called 3.444 acre tract of land described in a warranty deed to Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., recorded in Vol. 7292, pg. 594 of the deed records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $63,357. The owner of the needed property interest is Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. The property is located entirely in District 4, at 8305 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is along the east side of N. Lamar Blvd. from the Justin Lane Substation on North Lamar Blvd. crossing Lamar Blvd. at Wagon Trail Road from there the circuit traverses the North Park Estates and Gracywoods neighborhoods until it reaches the McNeil Substation on Knollpark Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 4 55. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.092 acres (4,027 square feet) of land a part of Lot 4, Block A, Scofield Ranch Retail Subdivision, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the Plat Document No. 200100026 official public records Travis County, Texas, the said Lot 4 being described to Sanchez Family Properties LP, in that certain special warranty deed with vendor’s lien as recorded in Document No. 2001080163, of which, both documents are recorded in the official public records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $31,209. The owner of the needed property interest is Sanchez Family Properties LP, a Texas Limited Partnership. The property is located entirely in District 7, at 13613 N. IH 35, Austin Texas 78753. The general route of the project is along the south side of Avenue N and West Howard Lane from the Howard Lane Substation on Gardenia Drive to the east side of Center Line Pass into the Techridge Substation, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 7
City Clerk Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards) relating to board member conduct.
Approve a resolution affirming and concurring with the City Manager’s intent of incorporating the police chief’s staffing plan in fiscal year 2020 and subsequent budget proposals. Sponsors: Council Member Ellen Troxclair, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, Council Member Ora Houston, and Council Member Leslie Pool
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop recommendations regarding the creation of a pilot program that would address shifting modes of transportation by incentivizing transit use. Sponsors: Council Member Delia Garza, Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria, and Council Member Leslie Pool
Management Services Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-7 relating to standards of conduct for City officials and employees.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Downtown Austin Transportation Management Association D/B/A Movability, to provide management services for the Mobility Challenge Program, for up to three years in an amount not to exceed $450,000.
Office of Real Estate Services 103. Authorize negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the surface and subsurface encroachments of approximately 48,949 square feet of right-of-way by proposed railroad tracks, station platforms, canopies, signal house and subsurface encroachments of approximately 1,050 square feet for electrical and IT conduit, 192 square feet landscape waterline, 108 square feet private waterline, 985 square feet irrigation waterline and 2,245 square feet IT conduit within East 4th Street generally between Trinity Street and IH 35. (Related to Item #106). District(s): District 9 Public Works 106. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing fees for right-of-way, encroachments, easements, or licenses, and permit deposits in an amount not to exceed $14,021,548.45 related to the Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority Downtown Station, generally located on 4th Street from Trinity Street to IH-35. (Related to item #103). District(s): District 9
Planning and Zoning Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement regarding the release of approximately 33 acres of extraterritorial jurisdiction to the City of Dripping Springs. This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone.
Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting
10:30 AM - Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2018/20181213-ahfc.htm)
Citizen Communications: General
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Silver White Mountain - TBA Charles Lindig - Homelessness Bruce Joseph - Need More Help for Homeless People Lyndon Henry - Austin’s Public Transportation Planning Issues David Dobbs - “Transportation that pays for itself and makes a profit for taxpayers” Andrew Clements - TBA Roger L. Cauvin - Project Connect and ASMP Gabe Rojas - Light Rail Now Surinder Marwaha - Project Connect 2 and/or Light Rail Transit Priority Corridor Susan Reda - Staffing at Austin Animal Shelter
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
57. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 58. Consider compensation and benefits for the City Manager (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
57. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 58. Consider compensation and benefits for the City Manager (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
46. Approve an ordinance setting salary and compensation for the City Manager. Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Delia Garza 47. Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20160225-016 establishing a process for performance reviews of the City Manager. Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Delia Garza
Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Colette Holt & Associates, to conduct an availability and disparity study of minority owned and women owned business enterprises and disadvantaged business enterprises, for up to two years in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. (Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Approve an ordinance requiring four-person staffing for all Austin Fire Department emergency response apparatus. Sponsors: Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Delia Garza, Council Member Leslie Pool, and Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria
Consent: 60, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 83, 84, 86, 88, 89, 91, 92, 108 Pulled: 61, 62, 68, 69, 73, 85, Postponed: 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 70, 71, 72, 74, 80, 81, 82, 87, 90
61. NPA-2018-0023.01 -Berkman Terraces - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070809-055, the University Hills/Windsor Park 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 6203, 6205, 6207 Berkman Drive & 6210 Hickman Avenue (Fort Branch Watershed) from Higher Density Single Family to Mixed Use land use. First reading approved on November 15, 2018. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Berkman Terraces, LLC (Pierre Fay). Agents: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey S. Howard) and Keepers Consulting (Ricca Keepers). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. District(s): District 1 62. C14-2018-0037 Berkman Terraces - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6203, 6205, and 6207 Berkman Drive and 6210 Hickman Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from neighborhood commercial -mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning and townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district to community commercial -mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 15, 2018. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Berkman Terraces, LLC (Pierre Fay). Agent: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey S. Howard) and Keepers Consulting (Ricca Keepers). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512 974-2122. District(s): District 1
4:00 PM Discussion and Possible Action on Bond Sales 93. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 (Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District Improvement Area #1), in an amount not to exceed $4,265,000 and authorizing all related documents and fees. Related to item 95. 94. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 (Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District Improvement Area #2), in an amount not to exceed $8,305,000 and authorizing all related documents and fees. Related to Item 95. 4:00 PM - Public Hearings and Possible Actions 95. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving the 2018 amended and restated service and assessment plan for the Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District, updating the Improvement Area #1 assessment roll, adopting the Improvement Area #2 assessment roll, and levying Improvement Area #2 assessments. Related to Items 93 and 94.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to expand the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District by adding one parcel of land at 208 Nueces Street, as requested by the property owner. District(s): District 9
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for use of dedicated parkland, known as Quail Creek Neighborhood Park, for approximately 69,970 square feet of permanent storm water detention pond and 20,083 square feet for a temporary staging area, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and expand the existing drainage pond for the Little Walnut Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project, in accordance with Section 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. District(s): District 4
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Hotel Magdalena, located at 110 Academy Drive, 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. District(s): District 9
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Soho House, located at 1011 South Congress Avenue, 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. District(s): District 9
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance that extends the expiration date for the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan and Redevelopment Project Controls
Proclamations Distinguished Service Awards – District 8 Office Staff – To be presented by Council Member Ellen Troxclair and to be accepted by the honorees.
13. Authorize entry of an Agreed Final Judgment and Order in Austin Country Club v. City of Austin, cause No. D-1-GN-17-006525, relating to land use and environmental regulations applicable to Austin Country Club’s 179-acre tract located in Northwest Austin, at 4408 Long Champ Drive. Related to Item 100. District(s): District 10 100. Conduct a public hearing to consider Development Terms & Conditions associated with a proposed Agreed Final Judgment and Order in pending litigation affecting land use and environmental regulations applicable to Austin Country Club’s 179-acre tract located in Northwest Austin, at 4408 Long Champ Drive Related to item #13. District(s): District 10
68. NPA-2018-0016.01 - Sekrit Theater- Conduct a public hearing and 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 1145 and1147 Perry Road (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family 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: Beau Reichert. Agent: Matthew Lewis. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. District(s): District 3 69. C14-2018-0074- Sekrit Theater- Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1145 and 1147 Perry Road (Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan(SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Beau Reichert. Agent: Simple City Design (Matthew Lewis). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. District(s): District 3
C14-2018-0062 - University of Texas Law School Foundation - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2902 Medical Arts Street and 2901 Hampton Road (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from neighborhood commercial - mixed use - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial - mixed use - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial - mixed use - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial - mixed use - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant University of Texas Law School Foundation (Susan Hartenstein). Agent: Jackson Walker L.L.P. (Katherine Loayza). City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574. District(s): District 9
C14-2018-0107 - 8200 South Congress - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 8200 South Congress Avenue (South Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning and limited industrial services (LI-CO) combining district zoning to multifamily residence-moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-moderate-high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Southside Storage, Inc. (Bobby New). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. District(s): District 2
Briefing on the Project Assessment Report for the Austin Green Planned Unit Development, located at 11600-12337 Harold Green Road, within the Colorado River Watershed and the Elm Creek Watershed (CD-2018-0008). Adjourn
Dec 13, 2018 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM – Invocation Reverend Doctor Margaret Aymer, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1 - 10, 12, 15, 18 - 35, 37, 38, 40 - 42, 102, 104, 105, 107 Pulled: 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 36, 39, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 103, 106 Posponed: 39
Intergovernmental Relations Approve a resolution adopting the City’s Federal Legislative Program for the 116th U.S. Congress.
Office of Real Estate Services 16. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple approximately 3.325 acres and improvements located at the northeast corner of Philomena Street and Mueller Blvd. in the Mueller Development in Austin, Travis County, Texas from Mueller Aldrich SW L1B5, LP in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000 including closing costs. Related to Item #17. District(s): District 9 17. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Capital Budget of Austin Energy (Ordinance No. 20180911-001) to increase appropriations by $148,700,000, for the Austin Energy Headquarters acquisition. Related to Item #16.Office of Real Estate Services
Non-Consent Eminent Domain 48. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.064 acres (2,794 square feet) of land situated in the J.P. Wallace Survey, in Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot A, LIMON-DEMENT Addition, recorded in Vol. 78, pg. 289 of the plat records of Travis County, Texas, said Lot A being described in a general warranty deed with vendor’s lien to 8151 North Lamar, L.P., recorded in Document No. 2014009267 of the official public records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $32,291. The owner of the needed property interest is 8151 North Lamar, a Texas limited partnership. The property is located entirely in District 4, at 8151 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is along the east side of North Lamar Blvd. from the Justin Lane Substation on North Lamar Blvd. crossing Lamar Blvd. at Wagon Trail Road from there the circuit traverses the North Park Estates and Gracywoods neighborhoods until it reaches the McNeil Substation on Knollpark Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 4 49. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.333 acres (14,524 square feet) of land in a part of Lot 1, Block A, Scofield Ranch Retail Subdivision, a Subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the Plat recorded in Document No. 200100026, Official Public Records Travis County, Texas, the said Lot 1 being described to HD Development Properties LP, in that certain warranty deed recorded in Document No. 2003211517 of which, both documents are recorded in the official public records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $100,144. The owner of the needed property interest is HD Development Properties LP, a Georgia limited partnership, now known as HD Development of Maryland, Inc., a Maryland Corporation. The property is located entirely in District 7, at 13309 North IH-35, Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is along the south side of Avenue N and West Howard Lane from the Howard Lane Substation on Gardenia Drive to the east side of Center Line Pass into the Techridge Substation. District(s): District 7 50. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.036 acres (1,567 square feet) of land situated in the J.P. Wallace Survey, in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of a called 0.34 of one acre tract of land described in a warranty deed with vendor’s lien to Ricardo Meza and Idelfonso Gracia, recorded in Document No. 2007153333 of the official public records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $29,693. The owners of the needed property interest are Ricardo Meza and Idelfonso Gracia. The property is located entirely in District 4, at 8603 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is along the east side of North Lamar Blvd. from the Justin Lane Substation on North Lamar Blvd. crossing Lamar Blvd. at Wagon Trail Road from there the circuit traverses the North Park Estates and Gracywoods neighborhoods until it reaches the McNeil Substation on Knollpark Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 4 51. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of three tracts (Tract #1 being 0.012 acres (520 square feet), Tract #2 being 0.071 acres (3,110 square feet), and Tract #3 being 0.121 acres (5,274 square feet) for a total of approximately 0.204 acres (8,904 square feet) of land located in the Francisco Garcia Survey No. 60, Travis County, Texas, and being out of and in a portion of that called 4.06 acres of land as described to Saeed Moshfegh in that certain warranty deed with vendor’s lien and recorded as Document No. 2017045033, official public records Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $17,718. The owner of the needed property interest is Saeed Moshfegh. The property is located entirely in District 7, at 13700 Pansy Trail, Austin, Texas 78727. The general route of the project is along the south side of Avenue N and West Howard Lane from the Howard Lane Substation on Gardenia Drive to the east side of Center Line Pass into the Techridge Substation, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 7 52. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.021 acres (904 square feet) of land situated in the J. Applegait Survey, in Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 5, Block D, North Lamar Park Section Three, recorded in Vol. 20, pg. 15 of the plat records of Travis County, Texas, said Lot 5 being described in a deed to Mary F. Powers, recorded in Vol. 5553, pg. 669 of the deed records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $6,380. The owner of the needed property interest is Mary F. Powers. The property is located entirely in District 4, at 8908 Shepard Dr., Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is along the east side of North Lamar Blvd. from the Justin Lane Substation on North Lamar Blvd. crossing Lamar Blvd. at Wagon Trail Road from there the circuit traverses the North Park Estates and Gracywoods neighborhoods until it reaches the McNeil Substation on Knollpark Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 4 53. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.077 acres (3,373 square feet) of land a part of Lot 1, Block A, Collins Subdivision, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the Plat Recorded in Document No. 201600066, the said Lot 1, being described to Rouche LLC, in that certain special warranty deed Document No. 2016058051, of which both documents are recorded in the official public records Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $5,312. The owner of the needed property interest is Rouche LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The property is located entirely in District 7, at 1800 Scofield Ridge Parkway, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78728. The general route of the project is along the south side of Avenue N and West Howard Lane from the Howard Lane Substation on Gardenia Drive to the east side of Center Line Pass into the Techridge Substation, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 7 54. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.084 acres (3,679 square feet) parcel of land situated in the J.P. Wallace Survey No. 57, in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of a called 3.444 acre tract of land described in a warranty deed to Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., recorded in Vol. 7292, pg. 594 of the deed records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $63,357. The owner of the needed property interest is Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. The property is located entirely in District 4, at 8305 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is along the east side of N. Lamar Blvd. from the Justin Lane Substation on North Lamar Blvd. crossing Lamar Blvd. at Wagon Trail Road from there the circuit traverses the North Park Estates and Gracywoods neighborhoods until it reaches the McNeil Substation on Knollpark Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 4 55. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easement rights consisting of approximately 0.092 acres (4,027 square feet) of land a part of Lot 4, Block A, Scofield Ranch Retail Subdivision, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the Plat Document No. 200100026 official public records Travis County, Texas, the said Lot 4 being described to Sanchez Family Properties LP, in that certain special warranty deed with vendor’s lien as recorded in Document No. 2001080163, of which, both documents are recorded in the official public records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $31,209. The owner of the needed property interest is Sanchez Family Properties LP, a Texas Limited Partnership. The property is located entirely in District 7, at 13613 N. IH 35, Austin Texas 78753. The general route of the project is along the south side of Avenue N and West Howard Lane from the Howard Lane Substation on Gardenia Drive to the east side of Center Line Pass into the Techridge Substation, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. District(s): District 7
City Clerk Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards) relating to board member conduct.
Approve a resolution affirming and concurring with the City Manager’s intent of incorporating the police chief’s staffing plan in fiscal year 2020 and subsequent budget proposals. Sponsors: Council Member Ellen Troxclair, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, Council Member Ora Houston, and Council Member Leslie Pool
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop recommendations regarding the creation of a pilot program that would address shifting modes of transportation by incentivizing transit use. Sponsors: Council Member Delia Garza, Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria, and Council Member Leslie Pool
Management Services Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-7 relating to standards of conduct for City officials and employees.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Downtown Austin Transportation Management Association D/B/A Movability, to provide management services for the Mobility Challenge Program, for up to three years in an amount not to exceed $450,000.
Office of Real Estate Services 103. Authorize negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the surface and subsurface encroachments of approximately 48,949 square feet of right-of-way by proposed railroad tracks, station platforms, canopies, signal house and subsurface encroachments of approximately 1,050 square feet for electrical and IT conduit, 192 square feet landscape waterline, 108 square feet private waterline, 985 square feet irrigation waterline and 2,245 square feet IT conduit within East 4th Street generally between Trinity Street and IH 35. (Related to Item #106). District(s): District 9 Public Works 106. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing fees for right-of-way, encroachments, easements, or licenses, and permit deposits in an amount not to exceed $14,021,548.45 related to the Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority Downtown Station, generally located on 4th Street from Trinity Street to IH-35. (Related to item #103). District(s): District 9
Planning and Zoning Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement regarding the release of approximately 33 acres of extraterritorial jurisdiction to the City of Dripping Springs. This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone.
Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting
10:30 AM - Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2018/20181213-ahfc.htm)
Citizen Communications: General
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Silver White Mountain - TBA Charles Lindig - Homelessness Bruce Joseph - Need More Help for Homeless People Lyndon Henry - Austin’s Public Transportation Planning Issues David Dobbs - “Transportation that pays for itself and makes a profit for taxpayers” Andrew Clements - TBA Roger L. Cauvin - Project Connect and ASMP Gabe Rojas - Light Rail Now Surinder Marwaha - Project Connect 2 and/or Light Rail Transit Priority Corridor Susan Reda - Staffing at Austin Animal Shelter
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
57. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 58. Consider compensation and benefits for the City Manager (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
57. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 58. Consider compensation and benefits for the City Manager (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
46. Approve an ordinance setting salary and compensation for the City Manager. Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Delia Garza 47. Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20160225-016 establishing a process for performance reviews of the City Manager. Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Delia Garza
Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Colette Holt & Associates, to conduct an availability and disparity study of minority owned and women owned business enterprises and disadvantaged business enterprises, for up to two years in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. (Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Approve an ordinance requiring four-person staffing for all Austin Fire Department emergency response apparatus. Sponsors: Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Delia Garza, Council Member Leslie Pool, and Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria
Consent: 60, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 83, 84, 86, 88, 89, 91, 92, 108 Pulled: 61, 62, 68, 69, 73, 85, Postponed: 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 70, 71, 72, 74, 80, 81, 82, 87, 90
61. NPA-2018-0023.01 -Berkman Terraces - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070809-055, the University Hills/Windsor Park 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 6203, 6205, 6207 Berkman Drive & 6210 Hickman Avenue (Fort Branch Watershed) from Higher Density Single Family to Mixed Use land use. First reading approved on November 15, 2018. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Berkman Terraces, LLC (Pierre Fay). Agents: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey S. Howard) and Keepers Consulting (Ricca Keepers). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. District(s): District 1 62. C14-2018-0037 Berkman Terraces - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6203, 6205, and 6207 Berkman Drive and 6210 Hickman Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from neighborhood commercial -mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning and townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district to community commercial -mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 15, 2018. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Berkman Terraces, LLC (Pierre Fay). Agent: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey S. Howard) and Keepers Consulting (Ricca Keepers). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512 974-2122. District(s): District 1
4:00 PM Discussion and Possible Action on Bond Sales 93. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 (Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District Improvement Area #1), in an amount not to exceed $4,265,000 and authorizing all related documents and fees. Related to item 95. 94. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 (Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District Improvement Area #2), in an amount not to exceed $8,305,000 and authorizing all related documents and fees. Related to Item 95. 4:00 PM - Public Hearings and Possible Actions 95. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving the 2018 amended and restated service and assessment plan for the Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District, updating the Improvement Area #1 assessment roll, adopting the Improvement Area #2 assessment roll, and levying Improvement Area #2 assessments. Related to Items 93 and 94.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to expand the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District by adding one parcel of land at 208 Nueces Street, as requested by the property owner. District(s): District 9
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for use of dedicated parkland, known as Quail Creek Neighborhood Park, for approximately 69,970 square feet of permanent storm water detention pond and 20,083 square feet for a temporary staging area, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and expand the existing drainage pond for the Little Walnut Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project, in accordance with Section 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. District(s): District 4
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Hotel Magdalena, located at 110 Academy Drive, 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. District(s): District 9
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Soho House, located at 1011 South Congress Avenue, 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. District(s): District 9
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance that extends the expiration date for the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan and Redevelopment Project Controls
Proclamations Distinguished Service Awards – District 8 Office Staff – To be presented by Council Member Ellen Troxclair and to be accepted by the honorees.
13. Authorize entry of an Agreed Final Judgment and Order in Austin Country Club v. City of Austin, cause No. D-1-GN-17-006525, relating to land use and environmental regulations applicable to Austin Country Club’s 179-acre tract located in Northwest Austin, at 4408 Long Champ Drive. Related to Item 100. District(s): District 10 100. Conduct a public hearing to consider Development Terms & Conditions associated with a proposed Agreed Final Judgment and Order in pending litigation affecting land use and environmental regulations applicable to Austin Country Club’s 179-acre tract located in Northwest Austin, at 4408 Long Champ Drive Related to item #13. District(s): District 10
68. NPA-2018-0016.01 - Sekrit Theater- Conduct a public hearing and 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 1145 and1147 Perry Road (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family 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: Beau Reichert. Agent: Matthew Lewis. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695. District(s): District 3 69. C14-2018-0074- Sekrit Theater- Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1145 and 1147 Perry Road (Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan(SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Beau Reichert. Agent: Simple City Design (Matthew Lewis). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. District(s): District 3
C14-2018-0062 - University of Texas Law School Foundation - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2902 Medical Arts Street and 2901 Hampton Road (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from neighborhood commercial - mixed use - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial - mixed use - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial - mixed use - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial - mixed use - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant University of Texas Law School Foundation (Susan Hartenstein). Agent: Jackson Walker L.L.P. (Katherine Loayza). City Staff: Scott Grantham, 512-974-3574. District(s): District 9
C14-2018-0107 - 8200 South Congress - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 8200 South Congress Avenue (South Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning and limited industrial services (LI-CO) combining district zoning to multifamily residence-moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence-moderate-high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Southside Storage, Inc. (Bobby New). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. District(s): District 2
Briefing on the Project Assessment Report for the Austin Green Planned Unit Development, located at 11600-12337 Harold Green Road, within the Colorado River Watershed and the Elm Creek Watershed (CD-2018-0008). Adjourn