9:55 AM – Opening Moment It is our custom here at City Council to start our meetings with a peaceful moment by inviting different people from walks of life and different faiths to share their prayers or moments of reflection. This is an important way that we celebrate the diversity that exists in our city and begin our meetings with everyone focused and aligned for the greater good. Dr. Jim Rigby of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1 - 9, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 21 - 26, 31 - 33, 36 - 45, 47 - 49, 51 - 57, 82 & 83 Postponed: 10 Withdrawn: 15, 16, 19, 20, 29, 30, 34 Pulled: 12, 27, 28, 35, 46, 50
27. Approve a resolution related to an application by Pathways at Chalmers Courts West, LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% housing tax credits for a new construction development to be known as Pathways at Chalmers Courts West, located at or near the northwest corner of Chalmers Ave. and East 3rd St. and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. 28. Approve a resolution confirming that an application for competitive 9% housing tax credits for a proposed multi-family development to be located at or near then northwest corner of Chalmers Ave. and East 3rd St. will contribute more than any other application to the concerted revitalization efforts of the City within the Homestead Preservation Reinvestment Zone No. 1, which is subject to a concerted community revitalization plan.
Approve an ordinance creating two slow - no wake navigation control zones on Lake Austin, and creating an offense.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Matthew Doherty for homelessness consulting services in an amount not to exceed $95,000 for the 8-month period ending September 30, 2020, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $95,000.
Authorize negotiaion and execution of an amendment to an existing cooperative contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., to provide bundled Tasers, body worn camera systems including peripherals, and software, support and storage, for an increase in the amount of $37,514,933 and to extend the term by three years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $48,268,312.
Approve a resolution related to an application by Espero Austin at Rutland, LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% housing tax credits for a new construction development to be known as Espero Austin at Rutland, located at or near 1934 Rutland Drive; and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development.
Citizen Communications: General
Paul Robbins – City and budget issues Christopher Vasquez – Security in Austin Melvin Wrenn – One size does not fit all: Welcome to East Austin Jay Blazek-Crossley – Vision Zero Kathy Sokolic – Vision Zero Carl W. Langner – Land use code rewrite
65. Discuss legal issues related to the responsibilities of directors of Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc. (private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Woody Harrison D/B/A Friendly Universe Inc., LLC D/B/A Woody Harrison Films, to provide videography services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $675,000.
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Little Walnut Creek-Jamestown Tributary Erosion and Drainage Improvements project for the acquisition of approximately 0.032 of one acre (1,398 square feet) of land, more or less, out of and a part of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 57, Abstract No. 789 in Travis County, Texas, same being a portion of Lot 5, Block “E”, Jamestown Section One recorded in Book 18, Page 92 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to Charles M. Self, II and Jerry T. Harrison by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien executed on June 12, 1998, filed for Record on June 16, 1998 and recorded in Volume 13205, Page 607 of the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $10,090 for the public use of a storm drain infrastructure project to reduce erosion and flood risk. The owners of the needed property are Charles M. Self II, and Jerry T. Harrison. The property is located entirely within District 4, at 911 Fairfield Drive, Austin, Texas 78758. The general route of the project is along Jamestown Drive just west of Lamar Boulevard and south of Payton Gin Road.
Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #15
AGENDA The Board may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. Consent 1. Approve the minutes of the June 12, 2014 Regular Board Meeting of the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #15 Board. 2. Approve the appointment of Delia Garza as Vice Chair of Tax Increment Financing #15 Board. Adjourn
Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #18
AGENDA The Board may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. Consent 1. Approve the minutes for the April 26, 2012 regular board meeting. 2. Approve the appointment of Delia Garza as Vice Chair of Tax Increment Revitalization Zone #18 Board. Adjourn
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of an addition to a single-family residence at 13108 Travis View Loop within the 100-year floodplain of Lake Travis.
66. NPA-2019-0020.04 - 600 Industrial - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20050818-Z001, the South Congress 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 600 Industrial Boulevard, (Blunn Creek Watershed) from Industry to Mixed Use land use. First Reading approved on November 14, 2019. Vote: 11-0. Second Reading approved on December 5, 2019. Vote: 10-1, Council Member Harper-Madison voted nay. Owner: KC 600 Industrial LLC (Mitchell S. Johnson). Agent: Smith Robertson, L.L.P. (David Hartman). City Staff: Jesse Gutierrez, (512) 974-1606. 67. C14-2019-0082 - 600 Industrial Boulevard Mixed Use - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 600 Industrial Boulevard (Blunn Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from limited industrial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning to limited industrial services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. First Reading approved on November 14, 2019. Vote: 11-0. Second Reading approved on December 5, 2019. Vote: 10-1, Council Member Harper-Madison voted nay. Owner: KC 600 Industrial LLC (Mitchell S. Johnson). Agent: Smith Robertson, L.L.P. (David Hartman). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
C14-2019-0124 - Ramendu Complex at Lyndon Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 12303 Morris Road (Lake Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To zone from interim-residence (I-RR) district zoning to townhouse & condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse & condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant/Owner: Ramendu at Lyndon Investments, LLC (Amar Gulhane). Agent: Thos Watts Land Planning (Thos B. Watts). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Distinguished Service Award – Christine Albert – To be presented by Council Member Pool.
Proclamation – Central Texas African American Family Support Conference Day – To be presented by Council Member Harper-Madison.
Feb 06, 2020 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM – Opening Moment It is our custom here at City Council to start our meetings with a peaceful moment by inviting different people from walks of life and different faiths to share their prayers or moments of reflection. This is an important way that we celebrate the diversity that exists in our city and begin our meetings with everyone focused and aligned for the greater good. Dr. Jim Rigby of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1 - 9, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 21 - 26, 31 - 33, 36 - 45, 47 - 49, 51 - 57, 82 & 83 Postponed: 10 Withdrawn: 15, 16, 19, 20, 29, 30, 34 Pulled: 12, 27, 28, 35, 46, 50
27. Approve a resolution related to an application by Pathways at Chalmers Courts West, LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% housing tax credits for a new construction development to be known as Pathways at Chalmers Courts West, located at or near the northwest corner of Chalmers Ave. and East 3rd St. and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. 28. Approve a resolution confirming that an application for competitive 9% housing tax credits for a proposed multi-family development to be located at or near then northwest corner of Chalmers Ave. and East 3rd St. will contribute more than any other application to the concerted revitalization efforts of the City within the Homestead Preservation Reinvestment Zone No. 1, which is subject to a concerted community revitalization plan.
Approve an ordinance creating two slow - no wake navigation control zones on Lake Austin, and creating an offense.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Matthew Doherty for homelessness consulting services in an amount not to exceed $95,000 for the 8-month period ending September 30, 2020, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $95,000.
Authorize negotiaion and execution of an amendment to an existing cooperative contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., to provide bundled Tasers, body worn camera systems including peripherals, and software, support and storage, for an increase in the amount of $37,514,933 and to extend the term by three years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $48,268,312.
Approve a resolution related to an application by Espero Austin at Rutland, LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% housing tax credits for a new construction development to be known as Espero Austin at Rutland, located at or near 1934 Rutland Drive; and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development.
Citizen Communications: General
Paul Robbins – City and budget issues Christopher Vasquez – Security in Austin Melvin Wrenn – One size does not fit all: Welcome to East Austin Jay Blazek-Crossley – Vision Zero Kathy Sokolic – Vision Zero Carl W. Langner – Land use code rewrite
65. Discuss legal issues related to the responsibilities of directors of Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc. (private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Woody Harrison D/B/A Friendly Universe Inc., LLC D/B/A Woody Harrison Films, to provide videography services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $675,000.
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Little Walnut Creek-Jamestown Tributary Erosion and Drainage Improvements project for the acquisition of approximately 0.032 of one acre (1,398 square feet) of land, more or less, out of and a part of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 57, Abstract No. 789 in Travis County, Texas, same being a portion of Lot 5, Block “E”, Jamestown Section One recorded in Book 18, Page 92 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to Charles M. Self, II and Jerry T. Harrison by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien executed on June 12, 1998, filed for Record on June 16, 1998 and recorded in Volume 13205, Page 607 of the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $10,090 for the public use of a storm drain infrastructure project to reduce erosion and flood risk. The owners of the needed property are Charles M. Self II, and Jerry T. Harrison. The property is located entirely within District 4, at 911 Fairfield Drive, Austin, Texas 78758. The general route of the project is along Jamestown Drive just west of Lamar Boulevard and south of Payton Gin Road.
Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #15
AGENDA The Board may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. Consent 1. Approve the minutes of the June 12, 2014 Regular Board Meeting of the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #15 Board. 2. Approve the appointment of Delia Garza as Vice Chair of Tax Increment Financing #15 Board. Adjourn
Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #18
AGENDA The Board may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. Consent 1. Approve the minutes for the April 26, 2012 regular board meeting. 2. Approve the appointment of Delia Garza as Vice Chair of Tax Increment Revitalization Zone #18 Board. Adjourn
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of an addition to a single-family residence at 13108 Travis View Loop within the 100-year floodplain of Lake Travis.
66. NPA-2019-0020.04 - 600 Industrial - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20050818-Z001, the South Congress 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 600 Industrial Boulevard, (Blunn Creek Watershed) from Industry to Mixed Use land use. First Reading approved on November 14, 2019. Vote: 11-0. Second Reading approved on December 5, 2019. Vote: 10-1, Council Member Harper-Madison voted nay. Owner: KC 600 Industrial LLC (Mitchell S. Johnson). Agent: Smith Robertson, L.L.P. (David Hartman). City Staff: Jesse Gutierrez, (512) 974-1606. 67. C14-2019-0082 - 600 Industrial Boulevard Mixed Use - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 600 Industrial Boulevard (Blunn Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from limited industrial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning to limited industrial services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. First Reading approved on November 14, 2019. Vote: 11-0. Second Reading approved on December 5, 2019. Vote: 10-1, Council Member Harper-Madison voted nay. Owner: KC 600 Industrial LLC (Mitchell S. Johnson). Agent: Smith Robertson, L.L.P. (David Hartman). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
C14-2019-0124 - Ramendu Complex at Lyndon Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 12303 Morris Road (Lake Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To zone from interim-residence (I-RR) district zoning to townhouse & condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse & condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant/Owner: Ramendu at Lyndon Investments, LLC (Amar Gulhane). Agent: Thos Watts Land Planning (Thos B. Watts). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Distinguished Service Award – Christine Albert – To be presented by Council Member Pool.
Proclamation – Central Texas African American Family Support Conference Day – To be presented by Council Member Harper-Madison.