9:55 AM – Invocation Reverend Nathan Loudin, Milwood Baptist Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1 - 10, 12, 15 - 17, 19 - 28, 31, 33 - 54, 73, 74 Pulled: 11, 13, 14, 18, 29, 30, 32
13. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the Houston Forensic Science Center to include in the scope of services forensic DNA services, including ownership review and Combined DNA Index System entry, for three additional one year terms, and to increase funding by $630,000, for a total amount not to exceed $730,000. 14. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science Center to provide forensic DNA services, including Combined DNA Index System services, for the Austin Police Department, with an initial term ending on September 30, 2020, and up to three additional one-year renewal terms, in a total amount not to exceed $727,200. 29. Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc., for continued forensic analysis of biological evidence, for an increase in the amount of $703,500, and to extend the term by five years, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $2,003,500. (Note: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). 30. Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Signature Science LLC, for continued forensic analysis of biological evidence, for an increase in the amount of $3,780,000 and to extend the term by up to five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,780,000. (Note: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Premier Magnesia LLC, to provide magnesium hydroxide slurry and equipment, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $35,500,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with GCA Services Group Mountain States LP, to provide continued janitorial services, for an increase in the amount of $818,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,453,932. (Note: This contract was awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Approve the appointment of Julie Zuñiga, PhD, RN to the Central Health Board of Managers. Sponsors: Health and Human Services Committee
Discuss and take possible action on policy direction and guidance relating to the Land Development Code revision.
Citizen Communications: General
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Richard Spencer – Low cost housing Declan Kim – propose a city ordinance to require increased information to be provided to gun buyers at the time of sale to increase awareness of gun safety. Kelsea Barlow – Animal Services Owen Shroyer – TBD Julie Marquis – Animal Services Ramesses II Setepenre – “COA: Cease and disist from Poverty Wages & Workplace Harassment – Pay people a living wage.” Chuck Reynolds – River Place Barbara Szalay – Creating false fear of proposed property tax cuts: It’s well past time to ponder – why threat to cut our first repsonders? Matthew Kim – Students for climate change Ricardo Trevino – Bicycle Safety
56. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 57. Consider matters related to Austin Energy generation resources (Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Section 551.086 of the Government Code).
CC14-2018-0140 -Norwood Park -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 916 and 918 Norwood Park Boulevard (Little Walnut Creek and Buttermilk Branch Watersheds) from community commercial services-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Vxchnge-Facilities, LLC (Robert Doherty) Agent: Costello, Inc. (Steven Buffum). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. A valid petition has been filed for this case. District(s): District 1
Discuss and take possible action on policy direction and guidance relating to the Land Development Code revision.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by interested parties regarding the decision by the Development Services Department to issue an Outdoor Music Venue permit to Yard Bar, located at 6700 Burnet Rd. District(s): District 7
Proclamation - Blackshear Elementary and Legacy of Principal Friendly R. Rice Day – To be presented by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
Proclamation – National Small Business Week – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Assistant Director, Economic Development Department.
Proclamation – National Wildfire Awareness Month – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler.
Proclamation – National Community Development Week – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler.
Proclamation - Start by Believing Day – To be presented by Council Member Alison Alter and to be accepted by Sydni Kipp, Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team.
Discuss and take possible action on policy direction and guidance relating to the Land Development Code revision.
Discuss and take possible action on policy direction and guidance relating to the Land Development Code revision. Adjourn
Apr 25, 2019 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM – Invocation Reverend Nathan Loudin, Milwood Baptist Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1 - 10, 12, 15 - 17, 19 - 28, 31, 33 - 54, 73, 74 Pulled: 11, 13, 14, 18, 29, 30, 32
13. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the Houston Forensic Science Center to include in the scope of services forensic DNA services, including ownership review and Combined DNA Index System entry, for three additional one year terms, and to increase funding by $630,000, for a total amount not to exceed $730,000. 14. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science Center to provide forensic DNA services, including Combined DNA Index System services, for the Austin Police Department, with an initial term ending on September 30, 2020, and up to three additional one-year renewal terms, in a total amount not to exceed $727,200. 29. Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc., for continued forensic analysis of biological evidence, for an increase in the amount of $703,500, and to extend the term by five years, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $2,003,500. (Note: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). 30. Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Signature Science LLC, for continued forensic analysis of biological evidence, for an increase in the amount of $3,780,000 and to extend the term by up to five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,780,000. (Note: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Premier Magnesia LLC, to provide magnesium hydroxide slurry and equipment, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $35,500,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with GCA Services Group Mountain States LP, to provide continued janitorial services, for an increase in the amount of $818,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,453,932. (Note: This contract was awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Approve the appointment of Julie Zuñiga, PhD, RN to the Central Health Board of Managers. Sponsors: Health and Human Services Committee
Discuss and take possible action on policy direction and guidance relating to the Land Development Code revision.
Citizen Communications: General
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Richard Spencer – Low cost housing Declan Kim – propose a city ordinance to require increased information to be provided to gun buyers at the time of sale to increase awareness of gun safety. Kelsea Barlow – Animal Services Owen Shroyer – TBD Julie Marquis – Animal Services Ramesses II Setepenre – “COA: Cease and disist from Poverty Wages & Workplace Harassment – Pay people a living wage.” Chuck Reynolds – River Place Barbara Szalay – Creating false fear of proposed property tax cuts: It’s well past time to ponder – why threat to cut our first repsonders? Matthew Kim – Students for climate change Ricardo Trevino – Bicycle Safety
56. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 57. Consider matters related to Austin Energy generation resources (Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Section 551.086 of the Government Code).
CC14-2018-0140 -Norwood Park -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 916 and 918 Norwood Park Boulevard (Little Walnut Creek and Buttermilk Branch Watersheds) from community commercial services-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Vxchnge-Facilities, LLC (Robert Doherty) Agent: Costello, Inc. (Steven Buffum). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. A valid petition has been filed for this case. District(s): District 1
Discuss and take possible action on policy direction and guidance relating to the Land Development Code revision.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by interested parties regarding the decision by the Development Services Department to issue an Outdoor Music Venue permit to Yard Bar, located at 6700 Burnet Rd. District(s): District 7
Proclamation - Blackshear Elementary and Legacy of Principal Friendly R. Rice Day – To be presented by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
Proclamation – National Small Business Week – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Assistant Director, Economic Development Department.
Proclamation – National Wildfire Awareness Month – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler.
Proclamation – National Community Development Week – To be presented by Mayor Steve Adler.
Proclamation - Start by Believing Day – To be presented by Council Member Alison Alter and to be accepted by Sydni Kipp, Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team.
Discuss and take possible action on policy direction and guidance relating to the Land Development Code revision.
Discuss and take possible action on policy direction and guidance relating to the Land Development Code revision. Adjourn