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. Imam Islam Mossaad 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1 - 3, 6 - 8, 10, 12 - 15, 17 - 22, 25 - 34, 37 - 41, 43, 76 Postponed: 11, 24, 35, 75, 80 - 82 Withdrawn: 4, 9, 23, 46, 59 Pulled: 5, 16, 74
Approve a resolution finding the use of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of contracting, as authorized by Subchapter D, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the Austin Convention Center North and South Side Event Space Lighting project to upgrade or replace the event space lighting automation system.
Approve an ordinance waiving requirements of City Code Chapter 14-3 and authorizing negotiation and execution of all documents necessary or desirable to provide relocation assistance and authorize the payment of relocation funds to the tenants located at 2711 South Interstate Highway 35 in an amount not to exceed $320,000.
Approve a resolution ratifying a Declaration of Local State of Disaster in response to concerns related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and consenting to continuation of the disaster declaration for a period of more than seven days.
Approve proposed bylaw amendments for the Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board to change the name of the board.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances to convert a vacant portion of a building into a parking area at 1000 N. Lamar Blvd that is within the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Shoal Creek.
Citizens Communications: General
Jessy Milner – Veterans discrimination for small business Alan Roddy – Lake Austin Ted Gault – Community Safety Bonnie Cahill – Rainey Street mobility and growth Mary Malagon – TBA Owen Shroyer – TBA Cindi Reid – TBA Cassidy Beckham – Air Quality Standards Silver White Mountain – Traffic Larry Woodall – Commuting
52. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Clerk (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code). 53. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Auditor (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code). 54. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the Municipal Court Clerk (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances to convert a vacant portion of a building into a parking area at 1000 N. Lamar Blvd that is within the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Shoal Creek.
C814-2018-0154 - Austin Green PUD - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 11600-12337 Harold Green Road (Elm Creek Watershed; Colorado River Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To zone and rezone from unzoned and development reserve (DR) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, with conditions. Owner and Applicant: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (Kate Glaze). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for an application by Grand Avenue Flats Ltd., or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development that will be financed through the private activity bond program to be known as Grand Avenue Flats, located at or near the Northeast Corner of FM 1325 and Tandem Road in Austin, Texas, within the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for an application by Cascades at Onion Creek, L.P., or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development that will be financed through the private activity bond program to be known as Cascades at Onion Creek Apartments, located at or near Lot 2, Block U, Cascades at Onion Creek West, Phase One, a subdivision recorded of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, within the city limits.
48. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Section 25-13-45 relating to compatible residential uses in Airport Overlay Zone Three (AO3). 66. NPA-2018-0005.01 - 1501 Airport Commerce Drive-Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20010927-05, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 1501 Airport Commerce Drive, (Carson Creek Watershed) from Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission recommendation: To deny Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: W2 Hill ACP II LP; W2 Real Estate Partners. Agent: Amanda Swor; Drenner Group City Staff: Jesse Gutierrez, (512) 974-1606. 67. C14-2019-0029 - 1501 Airport Commerce Dr - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1501 Airport Commerce Drive (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: W2 Hill ACP II, LP. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
80. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a Project Consent Agreement waiving or modifying provisions of City Code Title 25, including Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to allow construction of a mixed-use residential project at 7415 Southwest Parkway in the East Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Area. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs zone. 81. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Downtown Austin Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to revise: (1) the “Pedestrian Activity and Mixed-Use Streets for the Core/Waterfront District Map” and associated text related to use and design, and (2) the “Proposed Density Bonus Map”. 82. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to revise the Growth Concept Map Series associated text to incorporate residential uses into commercial and office designations and supersede future land use plans with commercial and office land use designations.
C14-2019-0155 - 4011 Convict Hill Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4011 Convict Hill Road (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone). Applicant’s Request: To rezone single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Devch, LP (Rick C. Anderson). Agent: LOC Consultants (Sergio Lozano, P.E.). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
C14-2020-0001 - Colton Bluff Springs Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6917 Colton Bluff Springs Road (Marble Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from rural residence (RR) district, single family residence - small lot (SF-4A) district, single family residence - small lot -conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district and neighborhood commercial - mixed use (LR-MU) combing district zoning to multifamily residence - medium density (MF-3) district zoning for Tract 1, and community commercial - mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence - medium density (MF-3) district zoning for Tract 1, and community commercial - mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence - low density (MF-2) district zoning for Tract 1, and community commercial - mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning for Tract 2, with conditions. Owner: BMR Land LLC (William P. Mclean). Applicant: McClean & Howard LLP (Jeffery S. Howard). City Staff: Kate Clark, 512-974-1237
Proclamation – King Productions Austin Black Theatre Day – to be presented by Council Member Harper-Madison
Distinguished Service Award – Herlinda Zamora – to be presented by Council Member Renteria Adjourn
Mar 12, 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. Imam Islam Mossaad 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent: 1 - 3, 6 - 8, 10, 12 - 15, 17 - 22, 25 - 34, 37 - 41, 43, 76 Postponed: 11, 24, 35, 75, 80 - 82 Withdrawn: 4, 9, 23, 46, 59 Pulled: 5, 16, 74
Approve a resolution finding the use of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of contracting, as authorized by Subchapter D, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the Austin Convention Center North and South Side Event Space Lighting project to upgrade or replace the event space lighting automation system.
Approve an ordinance waiving requirements of City Code Chapter 14-3 and authorizing negotiation and execution of all documents necessary or desirable to provide relocation assistance and authorize the payment of relocation funds to the tenants located at 2711 South Interstate Highway 35 in an amount not to exceed $320,000.
Approve a resolution ratifying a Declaration of Local State of Disaster in response to concerns related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and consenting to continuation of the disaster declaration for a period of more than seven days.
Approve proposed bylaw amendments for the Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board to change the name of the board.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances to convert a vacant portion of a building into a parking area at 1000 N. Lamar Blvd that is within the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Shoal Creek.
Citizens Communications: General
Jessy Milner – Veterans discrimination for small business Alan Roddy – Lake Austin Ted Gault – Community Safety Bonnie Cahill – Rainey Street mobility and growth Mary Malagon – TBA Owen Shroyer – TBA Cindi Reid – TBA Cassidy Beckham – Air Quality Standards Silver White Mountain – Traffic Larry Woodall – Commuting
52. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Clerk (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code). 53. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Auditor (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code). 54. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the Municipal Court Clerk (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances to convert a vacant portion of a building into a parking area at 1000 N. Lamar Blvd that is within the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Shoal Creek.
C814-2018-0154 - Austin Green PUD - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 11600-12337 Harold Green Road (Elm Creek Watershed; Colorado River Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To zone and rezone from unzoned and development reserve (DR) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, with conditions. Owner and Applicant: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (Kate Glaze). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for an application by Grand Avenue Flats Ltd., or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development that will be financed through the private activity bond program to be known as Grand Avenue Flats, located at or near the Northeast Corner of FM 1325 and Tandem Road in Austin, Texas, within the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for an application by Cascades at Onion Creek, L.P., or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development that will be financed through the private activity bond program to be known as Cascades at Onion Creek Apartments, located at or near Lot 2, Block U, Cascades at Onion Creek West, Phase One, a subdivision recorded of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, within the city limits.
48. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Section 25-13-45 relating to compatible residential uses in Airport Overlay Zone Three (AO3). 66. NPA-2018-0005.01 - 1501 Airport Commerce Drive-Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20010927-05, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 1501 Airport Commerce Drive, (Carson Creek Watershed) from Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission recommendation: To deny Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: W2 Hill ACP II LP; W2 Real Estate Partners. Agent: Amanda Swor; Drenner Group City Staff: Jesse Gutierrez, (512) 974-1606. 67. C14-2019-0029 - 1501 Airport Commerce Dr - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1501 Airport Commerce Drive (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: W2 Hill ACP II, LP. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
80. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a Project Consent Agreement waiving or modifying provisions of City Code Title 25, including Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to allow construction of a mixed-use residential project at 7415 Southwest Parkway in the East Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Area. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs zone. 81. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Downtown Austin Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to revise: (1) the “Pedestrian Activity and Mixed-Use Streets for the Core/Waterfront District Map” and associated text related to use and design, and (2) the “Proposed Density Bonus Map”. 82. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to revise the Growth Concept Map Series associated text to incorporate residential uses into commercial and office designations and supersede future land use plans with commercial and office land use designations.
C14-2019-0155 - 4011 Convict Hill Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4011 Convict Hill Road (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone). Applicant’s Request: To rezone single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Devch, LP (Rick C. Anderson). Agent: LOC Consultants (Sergio Lozano, P.E.). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
C14-2020-0001 - Colton Bluff Springs Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6917 Colton Bluff Springs Road (Marble Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from rural residence (RR) district, single family residence - small lot (SF-4A) district, single family residence - small lot -conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district and neighborhood commercial - mixed use (LR-MU) combing district zoning to multifamily residence - medium density (MF-3) district zoning for Tract 1, and community commercial - mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence - medium density (MF-3) district zoning for Tract 1, and community commercial - mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence - low density (MF-2) district zoning for Tract 1, and community commercial - mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning for Tract 2, with conditions. Owner: BMR Land LLC (William P. Mclean). Applicant: McClean & Howard LLP (Jeffery S. Howard). City Staff: Kate Clark, 512-974-1237
Proclamation – King Productions Austin Black Theatre Day – to be presented by Council Member Harper-Madison
Distinguished Service Award – Herlinda Zamora – to be presented by Council Member Renteria Adjourn