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. Pastor Lee Lever from the Austin Mennonite Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent:1, 2, 4-7, 9-14, 16-29, 31-36, 39-43, 45, 47-52, 80, 81, 83 Postponed: 40 Withdrawn: 53 Pulled: 3,8,15,30,37,38,44,46,47,78,79,82 Late Backup: 3,14,15,17,41,46,56,65,67,68,72
Financial Services Approve a resolution updating the City of Austin’s Public Improvement District Policy.
Purchasing Office Authorize negotiation and execution of a ten-year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure system; a five-year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC to provide AMI meters, meter installation, a data platform and integration; and a five-year multi-term contract with Watersmart Software, Inc. to provide a customer portal; for total contract amounts not to exceed $95,000,000 divided between the contractors.
Development Services 78. Authorize negotiation and execution of the Fourth Amendment to the Brackenridge Development Agreement regarding property located near the intersection of Lake Austin Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard with the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System to extend the term of the Agreement beyond the current May 25, 2020 termination date on a month to month basis. 79. Authorize negotiation and execution of the Fifth Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the Lions Municipal Golf Course located near the intersection of Lake Austin Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard with the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System to extend the term of the Lease beyond the current May 25, 2020 termination date on a month to month basis.
44. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to implement certain recommendations of the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan.
Item(s) from Council Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a concession agreement with MAG US Lounge Management LLC to lease, design, construct, operate, and maintain a Shared Use Lounge Service Concession at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (RFP-8100-ABIA-005). (Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 23 - Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program by meeting goal with 13% participation.).
Citizen Communications: General
Jose Corona – Aviation Safety Dolly Ensey – Illicit truck traffic on East 38 ½ St Elvia Morales-Andarza – TBD Michael Abelson – Rainey District Jeffrey Jacoby – Travis County Landfill Adham Lel-Effendi – Aviation Safety Julian Reyes – TBD Albert Dennington – Aviation Safety Pat Valls-Trelles – Animal Services Wendy Murphy – Animal Services
58. Discuss real estate and legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of an interest in real property and improvements commonly known as the Palm School, located at 100 North IH-35 in Austin, Texas 78701 (Real property -Section 551.072 of the Government Code and Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 59. Discuss legal issues related to Zaatari et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-65-002620 in the 53rd Judicial District of Travis County, Texas; No. 03-17-00812-CV in the Third Court of Appeals, Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Consent: 60,61,64,65,68,69,70, Pulled: 63,72,73, Postponed:62,67,71,74,75,77,78
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., or one of the other qualified responders for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP287, to provide roof replacement and system upgrade services for Branch Library Roof Replacement and System Upgrades project, in an amount not to exceed $535,357.
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. (Note: This solicitation 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 solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
12. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design build agreement with SpawGlass Construction, Co., for design and construction services for the Dove Springs Public Health Neighborhood Center project, in an amount not to exceed $12,200,000. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 14.40% MBE and 5.00% WBE participation. 20. Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease amendment to extend the lease term for an additional 60 months for Suite 170, located at the Bergstrom Tech Center, 6800 Burleson Road, Building 312, Austin, Texas, and consisting of 6,929 rentable square feet which will serve as a child care facility, in an amount of $1,592,701, with CCI-Burleson I, LP, a Texas Limited Partnership, for a total amount not to exceed $2,826,271.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore options to procure a temporary vendor through an expedited process to oversee the repairs and operations of the Zilker Park train ride.
Adopt a resolution requesting Texas Gas Service to provide a feasibility study regarding use of biomethane and measures to reduce natural gas leaks.
Approve a resolution appointing Phillip Schmandt, Jolsna Thomas, and Sherri Greenberg to the Board of Directors of Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc.
Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Meeting
54. 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/2020/20200220-ahfc.htm)
Public Hearings and Possible Actions 55. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting local standards of care for the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Programs. 56. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending various sections of City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to waive fees for neighborhood plan amendment applications for SMART Housing projects and plan amendment applications initiated by neighborhood plan contact teams.
C14-2019-0151-The Colorfield - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1006 Baylor Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from multifamily residence high density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence highest density-neighborhood plan (MF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Colorfield, LLC (Bryan Cumby). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Mark Graham, 512-974-3574.
C14-2019-0137 - Delwau Campgrounds- Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7715 Delwau Lane (Colorado River Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Delwau LLC (Noah Zimmerman). Agent: South Llano Strategies (Glen Coleman). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
C14-2019-0160 - Limerick Avenue Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 12411 Limerick Avenue (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from single-family residence-large lot (SF-1) district zoning to neighborhood office (NO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood office-mixed use (NO-MU) combining district zoning. Owner: Wanda Harris. Agent: PLACE Designers, Inc. (Vincent Shaw). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an emergency multi-term contract with Waste Management of Texas Inc., to provide collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of refuse, recycling, brush, and compostable materials generated by City facilities, for up to one year in an amount not to exceed $1,068,000.
Feb 20, 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. Pastor Lee Lever from the Austin Mennonite Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent:1, 2, 4-7, 9-14, 16-29, 31-36, 39-43, 45, 47-52, 80, 81, 83 Postponed: 40 Withdrawn: 53 Pulled: 3,8,15,30,37,38,44,46,47,78,79,82 Late Backup: 3,14,15,17,41,46,56,65,67,68,72
Financial Services Approve a resolution updating the City of Austin’s Public Improvement District Policy.
Purchasing Office Authorize negotiation and execution of a ten-year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure system; a five-year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC to provide AMI meters, meter installation, a data platform and integration; and a five-year multi-term contract with Watersmart Software, Inc. to provide a customer portal; for total contract amounts not to exceed $95,000,000 divided between the contractors.
Development Services 78. Authorize negotiation and execution of the Fourth Amendment to the Brackenridge Development Agreement regarding property located near the intersection of Lake Austin Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard with the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System to extend the term of the Agreement beyond the current May 25, 2020 termination date on a month to month basis. 79. Authorize negotiation and execution of the Fifth Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the Lions Municipal Golf Course located near the intersection of Lake Austin Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard with the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System to extend the term of the Lease beyond the current May 25, 2020 termination date on a month to month basis.
44. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to implement certain recommendations of the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan.
Item(s) from Council Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a concession agreement with MAG US Lounge Management LLC to lease, design, construct, operate, and maintain a Shared Use Lounge Service Concession at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (RFP-8100-ABIA-005). (Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 23 - Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program by meeting goal with 13% participation.).
Citizen Communications: General
Jose Corona – Aviation Safety Dolly Ensey – Illicit truck traffic on East 38 ½ St Elvia Morales-Andarza – TBD Michael Abelson – Rainey District Jeffrey Jacoby – Travis County Landfill Adham Lel-Effendi – Aviation Safety Julian Reyes – TBD Albert Dennington – Aviation Safety Pat Valls-Trelles – Animal Services Wendy Murphy – Animal Services
58. Discuss real estate and legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of an interest in real property and improvements commonly known as the Palm School, located at 100 North IH-35 in Austin, Texas 78701 (Real property -Section 551.072 of the Government Code and Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 59. Discuss legal issues related to Zaatari et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-65-002620 in the 53rd Judicial District of Travis County, Texas; No. 03-17-00812-CV in the Third Court of Appeals, Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Consent: 60,61,64,65,68,69,70, Pulled: 63,72,73, Postponed:62,67,71,74,75,77,78
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., or one of the other qualified responders for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP287, to provide roof replacement and system upgrade services for Branch Library Roof Replacement and System Upgrades project, in an amount not to exceed $535,357.
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. (Note: This solicitation 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 solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
12. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design build agreement with SpawGlass Construction, Co., for design and construction services for the Dove Springs Public Health Neighborhood Center project, in an amount not to exceed $12,200,000. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 14.40% MBE and 5.00% WBE participation. 20. Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease amendment to extend the lease term for an additional 60 months for Suite 170, located at the Bergstrom Tech Center, 6800 Burleson Road, Building 312, Austin, Texas, and consisting of 6,929 rentable square feet which will serve as a child care facility, in an amount of $1,592,701, with CCI-Burleson I, LP, a Texas Limited Partnership, for a total amount not to exceed $2,826,271.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore options to procure a temporary vendor through an expedited process to oversee the repairs and operations of the Zilker Park train ride.
Adopt a resolution requesting Texas Gas Service to provide a feasibility study regarding use of biomethane and measures to reduce natural gas leaks.
Approve a resolution appointing Phillip Schmandt, Jolsna Thomas, and Sherri Greenberg to the Board of Directors of Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc.
Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Meeting
54. 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/2020/20200220-ahfc.htm)
Public Hearings and Possible Actions 55. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting local standards of care for the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Programs. 56. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending various sections of City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to waive fees for neighborhood plan amendment applications for SMART Housing projects and plan amendment applications initiated by neighborhood plan contact teams.
C14-2019-0151-The Colorfield - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1006 Baylor Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from multifamily residence high density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence highest density-neighborhood plan (MF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Colorfield, LLC (Bryan Cumby). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Mark Graham, 512-974-3574.
C14-2019-0137 - Delwau Campgrounds- Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7715 Delwau Lane (Colorado River Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Delwau LLC (Noah Zimmerman). Agent: South Llano Strategies (Glen Coleman). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
C14-2019-0160 - Limerick Avenue Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 12411 Limerick Avenue (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from single-family residence-large lot (SF-1) district zoning to neighborhood office (NO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood office-mixed use (NO-MU) combining district zoning. Owner: Wanda Harris. Agent: PLACE Designers, Inc. (Vincent Shaw). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an emergency multi-term contract with Waste Management of Texas Inc., to provide collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of refuse, recycling, brush, and compostable materials generated by City facilities, for up to one year in an amount not to exceed $1,068,000.