City of Austin City Council met March 23.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The following represents the actions taken by the Austin City Council in the order they occurred during the meeting. While the minutes are not in sequential order, all agenda items were discussed. The City Council of Austin, Texas, convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, March 23,2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX and via videoconference.
PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation -Week of the Young Child -To be presented by Council Member Vanessa Fuentes and to be accepted by Donna Sundstrom and Austin Public Health -Community Services Division stall
Distinguished Service Award -Chris Stewart -To be presented by Interim City Manager Jesfis Garza and to be accepted by Chris Stewart, retiring Chief Information Officer
Proclamation -Meteorological Day -To be presented by Council Member Mackenzie Kelly and to be accepted by various local meteorologists
Proclamation -Rhonda Paver Day -To be presented by Council Member Leslie Pool and to be accepted by Rhonda Paver, Early Childhood Council member
Mayor Watson called the Council Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Council Members Alison Alter and Harper-Madison appeared via videoconference.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of March 7,2023, and regular meeting of March 9,2023.
The motion to approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of March 7,2023, and regular meeting of March 9,2023, was approved on consent without objection.
2. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary to acquire an easement for chilled water facilities across Lot 1, Block B, Mueller Section III Subdivision, a subdivision of Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded under Document No. 200500279 of the Official Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 1401 Philomena Street, Austin, Texas, fi-oni Philomena Street Investor, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $230,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. March 20,2023- Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Bowen, Ferchill, Hadden and Jonker absent and one vacancy.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary to acquire an easement for chilled water facilities across Lot 1, Block B, Mueller Section III Subdivision, a subdivision of Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded under Document No. 200500279 of the Official Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 1401 Philomena Street, Austin, Texas, from Philomena Street Investor, LLC was approved on consent without objection.
3. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-8 (Regulation of Lobbyists) related to registration and late filing fees. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Ordinance No. 20230323-003 was approved on consent without objection.
4. Authorize negotiation and execution of a parking agreement with AMLI Austin Retail, L.P., AMLI Downtown Austin, L.P., and PPF AMLI 421 West 3rd Street, L.P. related to parking validations in the City Hall garage for retail customers connected with the 2nd Street District. District(s) Affected: District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Mobility.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a parking agreement with AAILI Austin Retail, L.P., AAILI Downtown Austin, L.P., and PPF AAILI 421 West 3rd Street, L.P. was approved on consent without objection.
5. Approve an ordinance to suspend a Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program interim rate adjustment proposed by Texas Gas Service Company. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Ordinance No. 20230323-005 was approved on consent without objection.
6. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Austin, Texas, Electric Utility System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2023 (Series 2023 Bonds), in a par amount not to exceed $505,000,000, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance: authorizing related documents: approving the payment of costs of issuance: and providing that the issuance and sale be accomplished by September 22, 2023. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Ordinance No. 20230323-006 was approved on consent without objection.
7. Authorize execution of a construction contract for the Airport Expansion and Development Program Building Demolition project with STR Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $3,482,852 plus a S522,428 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed S4,005,280. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 26.87% DBE]. District(s) Affected: District 2. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety, Mobility.
The motion authorizing execution of a construction contract with STR Constructors, LLC was approved on consent without objection.
8. Authorize execution of a contract for centrifuge maintenance services with RPM Services, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,625,000. [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]. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing execution of a contract with RPM Services, Inc. was approved on consent without objection.
9. Authorize execution of a contract for liquid ammonium sulfate with Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. [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 required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established] Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing execution of a contract with Chemtrade Chemicals ITS LLC was approved on consent without objection.
10. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for parts and repair services for the process air blower with Howden USA Company for a total amount not to exceed $150,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Safety.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Howden USA Company was approved on consent without objection.
11. Ratify three construction contracts for the Pecan Gardens and Northbridge Shelters emergency repairs with Belfor USA Group, Inc., in a total amount not to exceed $510,312. [Note: These contracts were awarded in compliance with (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) pursuant to MBE/WBE Program Rule Subsection 1.2.1*, these procurements are exempt from the Owner’s MBE/WBE Program requirements as public health and safety purchases as provided in the MBE/WBE Program Rules], District(s) Affected: District 6, Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Health and Environment.
Withdrawn.
12. Authorize execution of a construction contract for Austin Film Society Lead Remediation with 1 Priority Environmental Services, LLC for a total contract amount not to exceed $169,660. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2- 9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No goals were established for this solicitation], District(s) Affected: District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety, Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing execution of a construction contract with 1 Priority Environmental Services, LLC was approved on consent without objection.
13. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for licenses and equipment to support station alerting systems with Locution Systems, Inc., for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed S750,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-90 (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore. no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Locution Systems, Inc. was approved on consent without objection.
14. Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued forensic analysis of biological evidence with Signature Science LLC, to increase the amount by $617,955 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,469,955. [Note: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-90 (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program): therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
The motion authorizing an amendment to a contract with Signature Science LLC was approved on consent without objection.
15. Authorize execution of two contracts for sodium hypochlorite with DPC Industries, Inc., and PVS Minibulk, Inc., each for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed S 1 5,500,000, divided between the contractors. [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 required for this solicitation, there were an insufficient number of certified M/WBEss therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing execution of two contracts with DPC Industries, Inc. and PVS Minibulk, Inc. was approved on consent without objection.
16. Authorize execution of a contract for reinforcing steel with Triple S Steel Holdings d/b/a Alamo Ironworks, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,000,000. [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 required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities. therefore, no subcontracting goals were established] Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
The motion authorizing execution of a contract with Triple S Steel Holdings doing business as Alamo Ironworks was approved on consent without objection.
17. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for parts and services to recondition a 72-inch screw pump with EWT Holdings III Corp. d/b/a Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC in an amount not to exceed $125,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-90 (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment, Safety.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with EWT Holdings III Corp. doing business as Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC was approved on consent without objection.
18. Authorize execution of a contract for sodium chloride with TR International Trading Company, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,680,000. [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 required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing execution of a contract with TR International Trading Company was approved on consent without objection.
19. Authorize execution of a contract for liquid sulfur dioxide with DXI Industries, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $4,240,000. [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 required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities: therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing execution of a contract with DXI Industries, Inc. was approved on consent without objection.
20. Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract for original equipment manufacturer parts, repair services, and preventive maintenance for City-owned Vermeer vacuum trucks and equipment with Vermeer Equipment of Texas, Inc., d/b a Vermeer Texas -Louisiana, for up to 33 months for a total contact amount not to exceed $250,500. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-90 (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility.
Withdrawn.
21. Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract for three unmanned robotic vehicles with ICOR Technology, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $351,894. [Note: This procurement 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 required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract with ICOR Technology, Inc. was approved on consent without objection.
22. Authorize amendments to 13 contracts for continued language interpretation services with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., d/b/a Translation and Interpretation Network, Interpreters Unlimited, Language Line Services, Inc., d/b/a Language Line Services or Languageline Solutions, MasterWord Services, Inc., Susana Pimiento Chamorro d/b/a Language Access Austin, Shun Tong d/b/a Sharon Tong, Voiance Language Services LLC, Jacqueline Mancilla, Caritas of Austin, Sandra Marchi d/b/a American International Translators, Bruxelles, Inc., d/b/a Inlingua Language Services, and Vung Dokhen Cing d/b/a Vung DK Cing, to increase in the amount of $800,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,662,000, divided among the contractors. [Note: These contracts were 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 these contracts, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
The motion authorizing amendments to 13 contracts with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., doing business as Translation and Interpretation Network, Interpreters Unlimited, Language Line Services, Inc., doing business as Language Line Services or Languageline Solutions, MasterWord Services, Inc., Susana Pimiento Chamorro doing business as Language Access Austin, Shun Tong doing business as Sharon Tong, Voiance Language Services LLC, Jacqueline Mancilla, Caritas of Austin, Sandra Marchi doing business as American International Translators, Bruxelles, Inc., doing business as Inlingua Language Services, and Vung Dokhen Cing doing business as Vung DK Cing was approved on consent without objection.
23. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for restorative justice practices with Life Anew, Inc., d/b/a Life Anew Restorative Justice, Inc., for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed S444,260. [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]. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Life Anew, Inc., doing business as Life Anew Restorative Justice, Inc. was approved on consent without objection. Council Member Kelly abstained.
24. Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued review of the Austin Police Department regarding the Austin Police Department Training Academy audit and long term process assessment with Kroll Associates, Inc., d/b/a Kroll, to increase the amount by S350,000 and extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,375,000. [Note: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-90 (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]. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
The motion authorizing an amendment to a contract with Kroll Associates, Inc., doing business as Kroll was approved on consent without objection.
Item 25 was pulled for discussion.
26. Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract to provide consulting services for strategic plan development with ISF, Inc., for a term of one year in an amount not to exceed S500,000. [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]. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All, Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract with ISF, Inc. was approved on consent without objection.
27. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 60-month lease agreement with Emancipet, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, for approximately 28,000 square feet of space at 7201 Levander Loop, Buildings I & K, Austin, Texas 78702 for an annual lease rate of $100. District(s) Affected: District 3. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a 60-month lease agreement with Emancipet, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation was approved on consent without objection.
28. Authorize execution of a construction contract for Duncan Neighborhood Park project, with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $ 1,240,576 plus $148,000 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed S 1,388,576. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 20.48% MBE and 1.60% WBE participation]. District(s) Affected: District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Culture and Lifelong Learning, Health and Environment. March 15, 2023- Recommended by the Downtown Commission on a 7-0 vote.
The motion authorizing execution of a construction contract with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc. was approved on consent without objection.
29. Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple approximately 3.24 acres of land out of Lot 8, Joseph Clayton Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 61, Page 42, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, located at 901 Ruby Drive Austin, Texas, 78753 from Wanda Jean Grieger, for a total amount not to exceed S935,000, including closing costs. District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment. The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple approximately 3.24 acres of land out of Lot 8, Joseph Clayton Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 61, Page 42, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, located at 901 Ruby Drive Austin, Texas, 78753 from Wanda Jean Grieger was approved on consent without objection.
30. Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple approximately 0.19 acres of land out of Lot No. 31, in Flournoy Heights Section Three, a subdivision out of Outlot No. 18 1/2, in Division B, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 30, Page 2, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 1401 Waldorf Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78721, from Malcolm H. Flournoy, Jr. and Karen M. Flournoy in an amount not to exceed $415,000, including closing costs. District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple approximately 0.19 acres of land out of Lot No. 31, in Flournoy Heights Section Three, a subdivision out of Outlot No. 18 1/2, in Division B, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 30, Page 2, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 1401 Waldorf Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78721, from Malcolm H. Flournoy, Jr. and Karen M. Flournoy was approved on consent without objection.
31. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple approximately 26 acres and improvements located at 14910 Cameron Road in Travis County, Texas, from TC Resiliency, LLC in an amount not to exceed S79,500,000 including closing costs. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple approximately 26 acres and improvements located at 14910 Cameron Road in Travis County, Texas, from TC Resiliency, LLC was approved on consent without objection.
32. Authorize execution of a construction contract for the Burnet Road Corridor -AE Kramer Site Drainage project with MA Smith Contracting Co., Inc., in the amount of $12,088,427 plus a Sl,813,265 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,901,692. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.21% MBE and 2.08% WBE participation]. District(s) Affected: District 7. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility.
The motion authorizing execution of a construction contract with M.A. Smith Contracting Co., Inc. was approved on consent without objection.
33. Authorize amendments to two contracts for continued Advanced Meter Infrastructure systems, including meters, meter installation, a data platform, and customer portal with Meter Reading Holding, LLC d/b/a Aclara Technologies, LLC or Aclara Smart Grid Solutions, LLC and with Vertex U.S, Holdings, Inc., d/b/a VertexOne Software LLC or Watersmart Software, Inc,, to increase the amount by $7,934,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed S 103,000,000, divided between the contractors. [Note: These contracts were reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) and subcontractor goals were applied to the solicitation. Subcontractor goals were exceeded, and the resulting contracts will include 18.84% MBE and 32.41% WBE for the advanced meter infrastructure category and 21.10% WBE participation for the meter installation category]. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
The motion authorizing amendments to two contracts with Meter Reading Holding, LLC doing business as Aclara Technologies, LLC or Aclara Smart Grid Solutions, LLC and with Vertex U.S. Holdings, Inc., doing business as VertexOne Software LLC or Watersmart Software, Inc. was approved on consent without objection.
34. Authorize negotiation and execution of two cooperative contracts for the purchase of an Airbus H125 helicopter, helicopter equipment, and completion services, with Helicopter Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,325,945. [Note: These procurements were reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for these procurements, there were no subcontracting opportunities: therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of two cooperative contracts with Helicopter Services, Inc. was approved on consent without objection.
35. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable for the acquisition of a wastewater line easement comprising approximately 7,304 square feet (0.16 acre) and temporary working space easement comprising approximately 1,426 square feet (0.03 acre), being out of and a portion of Tract 1, First Resubdivision of The Brook, a subdivision of record in Book 62, Page 47, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 1824 S, Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas, 78741, from Brook Apartments, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company, for a total amount not to exceed S222,700, including closing costs. District(s) Affected: District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable for the acquisition of a wastewater line easement comprising approximately 7,304 square feet (0.16 acre) and temporary working space easement comprising approximately 1,426 square feet (0.03 acre), being out of and a portion of Tract 1, First Resubdivision of The Brook, a subdivision of record in Book 62, Page 47, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 1824 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas, 78741, from Brook Apartments, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company was approved on consent without objection.
36. Approve a resolution extending a Declaration of Local State of Disaster in response to concerns related to the widespread and severe property damage, injury, and loss of life due to recent severe winter weather resulting in significant and historic ice accumulations. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
Resolution No. 20230323-036 was approved on consent without objection.
37. Approve a resolution appointing a member to the boards of directors of Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District #1, Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District #2, Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District #3, Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District #4, Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District #2, Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District #3, and Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District #5 as provided for in the consent agreement between the City and each respective district. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Resolution No. 20230323-037 was approved on consent without objection.
38. Authorize the execution of a settlement agreement with Spectrum Gulf Coast, LLC settling all claims of the parties in City of Allen, Texas et al., v. Time Warner Cable Texas, LLC d/b a Spectrum and Charter Communications, Case No. 6:19-cv-345-ADA DTG. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. The motion authorizing the execution of a settlement agreement with Spectrum Gulf Coast, LLC and settling all claims of the parties in City of Allen, Texas et al., v. Time Warner Cable Texas, LLC doing business as Spectrum and Charter Communications, Case No. 6: 19-cv-345-ADA-DTG was approved on consent without objection.
39. Authorize increases to professional services agreements related to the binding interest arbitration proceeding between the City and the Austin Firefighters Association, including legal services with Dykema Gossett PLLC, consulting services with PFM Group Consulting LLC, and arbitration services with Ogletree Deal
The motion authorizing increases to professional services agreements related to the binding interest arbitration proceeding between the City and the Austin Firefighters Association, including legal services with Dykema Gossett PLLC, consulting services with PFM Group Consulting LLC, and arbitration services with Ogletree Deakins was approved on consent without objection.
40. Adopt the Austin Public Library long-range Strategic Plan, including a facilities plan outlining initiatives and goals through 2028 in accordance with Imagine Austin. Strategic Outcome(s): Culture and Lifelong Learning.
The motion adopting the Austin Public Library long-range Strategic Plan was approved on consent without objection.
The following direction was offered by Council Member Fuentes and included without objection:
“The City Manager should conduct community engagement and outreach regarding the prioritization of the expansion of existing library locations and building of new locations to ensure we are meeting community needs. The City Manager should assess needs at the time of construction and renovation of facilities and provide information to the public around the prioritization process used to determine which branches were expanded or constructed.”
41. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to increase appropriations in the amount of S 1,422,539 for historic restoration and preservation purposes. Strategic Outcome(s): Culture and Lifelong Learning.
Ordinance No. 20230323-041 was approved on consent without objection.
42. Authorize execution of an amendment to the Parkland Improvement, Donation, and Maintenance Agreement with the Hill Country Conservancy for construction of the Circle C Metropolitan Park segment of the Violet Crown Trail system, to be managed by the Hill Country Conservancy in an amount not to exceed S2,100,000. District(s) Affected: District 8. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility, Health and Environment, Culture and Lifelong Learning, Government that Works for All.
The motion authorizing execution of an amendment to the Parkland Improvement, Donation, and Maintenance Agreement with the Hill Country Conservancy was approved on consent without objection.
43. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Community Partner Program to help residents apply electronically for program benefits through the Your Texas Benefits website for a four-year term. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission was approved on consent without objection.
44. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to accept and appropriate $83,720 in additional grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Homeless Housing and Services Program, Homeless Youth Set-Aside. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Ordinance No. 20230323-044 was approved on consent without objection.
45. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No, 20220817-004) to accept and appropriate $38,000 in grant funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce tobacco-related health disparities among Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer+ communities. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Ordinance No. 20230323-045 was approved on consent without objection. Council Member Kelly abstained.
46. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with the Austin Independent School District to provide afterschool programming for youth, to add funding in an amount not to exceed $662,032 to the current term of October 1, 2022, to September 30,2023, and an amount not to exceed $150,000 for each of the four 12- month renewal options, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed S6,440,461. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with the Austin Independent School District was approved on consent without objection.
47. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District to provide tutoring and academic support for youth, to add funding in an amount not to exceed S27,223 for the term of October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,081,712. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District was approved on consent without objection.
48. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Youth and Family Alliance d/b a LifeWorks to provide services to unaccompanied homeless youth and homeless young adults 24 years of age and younger, to add funding in an amount not to exceed S83,720, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $248,764. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Youth and Family Alliance doing business as LifeWorks was approved on consent without objection.
49. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to accept and appropriate S 1,362,281 in additional grant funds fi-0111 the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and add 3.0 full-time equivalent positions for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Ordinance No. 20230323-049 was approved on consent without objection. Item 50 was pulled for discussion.
51. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ILA) with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) for the cooperative development and construction of accessible sidewalks and associated pedestrian improvements at and in the vicinity of Capital Metro bus stops, to extend the agreement to November 22,2029, and set Capital Metro’s contribution to $500,000 per year for a total of $3,000,000 Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment, Mobility.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ILA) with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) was approved on consent without objection.
52. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Highway Safety Improvement Program, traffic signal project on Dessau Road at Childress Drive for a total estimated project cost of S854,693 with the City’s share of the costs estimated to be $250,000 plus any cost overruns. District(s) Affected: District 1, District 4. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility, Safety.
Resolution No. 20230323-052 was approved on consent without objection.
53. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Loop 360 corridor intersections at Courtyard Drive and Spicewood Springs Road to reduce the total agreement amount fi-om $46,000,000 to $34,000,000. District(s) Affected: District 10. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility, Safety.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation was approved on consent without objection.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
54. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations: removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws and approve an ordinance waiving Subsections (B) and (C) of City Code Section 2-1-22 (Membership Term and Limitation) for the individuals specified in the ordinance.
Ordinance No. 20230323-054 and the following appointments and certain related waivers were approved on consent without objection.
Nominations
Board/Nominee, Nominated by
Animal Advisory Commission
Lauren Loney, Mayor Watson
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee
Alejandra Flores, Zoning and Platting Commission
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee
Carrie Thompson, Zoning and Platting Commission
Commission on Aging
Gretchen Flatau, Council Member Pool
Commission on Aging
Walter “Preston” Tyree, Council Member Qadri
Commission on Immigrant Affairs
Fang Fang Mayor Watson
Community Development Commission
Steven Brown, Mayor Watson
Downtown Commission
Liz Coufal. Council Member Velasquez
Downtown Commission
Darilynn Cardona-Beiler. Council Member Ryan Alter
Downtown Commission
Kimberly Levinson. Council Member Qadri
Environmental Commission
Hanna Cofer. Council Member Ryan Alter
Environmental Commission
David Sullivan. Council Member Qadri
Historic Landmark Commission
Raymond Castillo. Council Member Vela
Library Commission
Kezia Frayjo. Council Member Ryan Alter
Mavor’s Committee for People with Disabilities
Lira Amari Ramirez. Council Member Qadri
Music Commission
Tammie Blevins. Council Member Qadri
Parks and Recreation Board
Nicole Merritt. Council Member Velasquez
Public Safety Commission
Kristy Orr. Mayor Watson
Resource Management Commission
Paul Robbins. Council Member Ryan Alter
Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission
David Neider. Council Member Ryan Alter
Small Area Planning Joint Committee
Ryan Johnson Zoning and Platting Commission
Urban Transportation Commission
Curtis Rogers, Council Member Velasquez
Urban Transportation Commission
Spencer Schumacher, Council Member Qadri
Reappointments
African American Resource Advisory Commission
Dewi Smith, Council Member Harper-Madison
Animal Advisory Commission
Lotta Smagula, Council Member Harper-Madison
Buildline and Standards Commission
Sade Ogunbode, Council Member Harper-Madison
Commission for U7omen
Juliana Gonzales, Council Member Harper-Madison
Early Childhood Council
Eliza Gordon, Council Member Harper-Madison
Economic Prosperity Commission
Christina Ponder, Council Member Harper-Madison
Electric Utility Commission
Makenna Jonker, Council Member Harper-Madison
Ethics Review Commission
Sidney Williams, Council Member Harper-Madison
Hispanic/Latino Ouality of Life Resource Advisory Commission
Daniela Silva, Council Member Harper-Madison
Human Rights Commission
Gabriella Zeidan, Council Member Harper-Madison
Library Commission
Victoria Vogel, Council Member Harper-Madison
Parks and Recreation Board
Nina Rinaldi, Council Member Harper-Madison
Resource Management Commission
Charlotte Davis, Council Member Harper-Madison
Tourism Commission
Aileen Bazan, Council Member Harper-Madison
Zoning and Plattine Commission
Scott Boone, Council Member Harper-Madison Removals
Commission on Veterans Affairs
Charles Cupp, Council Member Kelly
Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board
Liz Coufal, Council Member Velasquez
Historic Landmark Commission
Anissa Castillo, Council Member Vela Waivers
Approve a waiver under Section 2-1-27(E) of the City Code of the training deadline established by Section 2-1-23(B) of the City Code for the following persons appointed to a City board if the person completes the training required by Section 2-1-23 on or before April 24,2023:
Joseph Bowie Mechanical and Plumbing Board
Approve a waiver of the requirement in Section 2-1-21(H) of the City Code for the appointment of Fang Fang. The waiver allows simultaneous service on the Commission on Immigrant Affairs and Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission.
55. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for a memorial service at Fiesta Gardens held on March 7, 2023. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jose Vellasquez, Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Jose “Chito” Vela, Mayor Kirk Watson.
Ordinance No. 20230323-055 was approved on consent without objection. Items 56 and 57 were pulled for discussion.
58. Approve a resolution directing the City manager to encourage the use of underground electric lines in areas where the City is planning capital projects in the public right-of way. Council Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Jose “Chito” Vela, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis.
Resolution No. 20230323-058 was approved on consent without objection.
59. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide recommendations for aligning the City’s preservation incentive programs for historic properties with the Equity Based Preservation Plan. Council Sponsors: Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Jose “Chito” Vela, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Jose Vellasquez.
Resolution No. 20230323-059 was approved on consent without objection. Item 60 was pulled for discussion.
ITEM(S) TO SET PUBLIC HEARING(S)
61. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance releasing 48 acres of Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction near 15416 Littig Road, adjacent to Manor, Texas. Case number: CETJ-2022-0002. (Suggested date: Thursday, April 13, 2023, Austin City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701). Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
The public hearing was set for Thursday, April 13, 2023, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent without objection.
AGENDA ADDENDUM
83. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an agreement with A New Entry, Inc. for bridge housing services, to increase funding for the current agreement ending on September 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $207,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $602,797. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to an agreement with A New Entry, Inc. was approved on consent without objection.
Item 84 was pulled for discussion
85. Approve a resolution initiating an amendment to City Code Section 25-2-582 (Commercial Highway (CH) District Regulations) to allow a planned development area combining district to modify commercial highway district regulations: and waiving a requirement for recommendation by the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee. Council Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Zohaib “ZO” Qadri, Jose “Chito” Vela.
Resolution No. 20230323-085 was approved on consent without objection.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS
64. Conduct a public hearing and consider second and third readings of an ordinance regarding a site-specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as required to address development related to the proposed Brodie Oaks PUD, C814-2021-0099, and located within the Barton Springs Zone. Related to Items #74 and #75. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment; Safety. Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
This item was postponed to May 18,2023, without objection.
65. Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input on community needs for the City’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Action Plan that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the City’s application for federal funding. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing was approved without objection.
66. Conduct a public hearing related to an application by The Rhett, LP, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development to be financed through the private activity bond program and to be known as The Rhett, located at or near 1000 East Yager Lane, Austin, Texas 78753, within the city. (Related to Item #67). District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing was approved without objection.
ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC HEARINGS
67. Consider a resolution related to the allocation of housing tax credits and private activity bonds and the application by The Rhett, LP, or an affiliated entity, for a proposed development to be located at or near 1000 East Yager Lane, Austin, Texas 78753, within the city, and financed through the private activity bond program. (Related to Item #66). District(s) Affected: District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability
Resolution No. 20230323-067 was approved on Council Member Vela’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second without objection.
Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting and called the Board of Directors’ Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to order at 10:35 a.m. See separate minutes.
AUSTIN HOUSING AND FINANCE CORPORATION MEETING
62. 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 https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2023/20230323-ahfc.litm).
Mayor Watson recessed the Board of Directors’ Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation and called the Board of Directors’ Meeting of the Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation to order at 10:39 a.m. See separate minutes.
AUSTIN HOUSING PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION MEETING
63. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors’ Meeting of the Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHPFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHPFC agenda is temporarily located at https:k/www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2023/20230323- ahpfc.htni).
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 10:41 a.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
50. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of public health services, for a six-month term beginning April 1, 2023, in an amount not to exceed S4,500,000 to be paid to the City. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County was approved on Council Member Alison Alter’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ second without objection.
25. Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract for Axon Fleet 3 products and services with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for up to 10 years for a total contract amount not to exceed Sl 7,500,000. [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 goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities: therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
A motion to postpone the item was made by Council Member Qadri and seconded by Council Member Fuentes.
An amendment to postpone to April 20,2023, was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Pool, and accepted without objection.
56. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore possible Code amendments, safety standards, and other regulations to improve organization and management infrastructure for shared micro-mobility devices. Council Sponsors: Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Jose “Chito” Vela, Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, Mayor Kirk Watson.
A motion to postpone the item to April 20,2023, was made by Council Member Kelly, seconded by Mayor Watson, and accepted without objection.
57. Approve a resolution relating to the creation of a technical advisory body to improve the process of reviewing and updating technical criteria manuals to meet the city’s ongoing housing needs. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, Council Member Leslie Pool.
A motion to approve the resolution was made by Council Member Ryan Alter and seconded by Council Member Pool.
The following amendment was made by Council Member Kelly, seconded by Council Member Ryan Alter, and included without objection.
The amendment was to add “the Austin Code Department” to line 39.
The following amendment was made by Council Member Alison Alter, seconded by Council Member Ryan Alter, and included without objection.
The amendment was to add the following to lines 47 and 48:
“for public and private projects, including but not limited to City of Austin projects; and”
Resolution No. 20230323-057 was approved as amended on Council Member Ryan Alter’s motion, Council Member Pool’s second without objection.
60. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to perform an inventory of emergency generators and assess the operational functionality of emergency back-up power at Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Services stations. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
A motion to approve the resolution was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ellis and seconded by Council Member Qadri.
The following amendment was made by Council Member Kelly, seconded by Council Member Ryan Alter, and included without objection.
The amendment was to add the following at line 52:
“and report back to Public Safety Committee every 6 months with regular updates.
Resolution No. 20230323-060 was approved as amended on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ motion, Council Member Qadri’s second without objection.
84. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a plan for converting existing overhead electric distribution lines to underground electric utility distribution lines and advancing the development of underground electric utility infrastructure in new construction projects; and initiating code amendments to City Code Title 25 to implement these changes. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Jose “Chito” Vela, Council Member Leslie Pool, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis.
Resolution No. 20230323-084 was approved on Council Member Ryan Alter’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ second without objection.
Mayor Watson recessed the meeting at 11:04 a.m. without objection.
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 12:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL
Claire Hirsclikind – Food loss during recent fi-eeze and requesting a 1 -month reprieve from paying electric bill for Hollow Creek Drive. -Present.
Alexander Strenger- City Issues/Support for Ukraine -Present.
Ethan Smith -A land-for-land trade re: the Brackenridge Tract is the greatest long-term opportunity for affordable student housing this council can consider. Compare efficacy with income-restricted housing. -Present.
Desi Roberts -Solution for solving Austin homeless and housing issues. -Not present.
Sarah Veyland -West Bouldin Creek -Present.
Jody Zemel -Bouldin. Creek Neighborhood Concerns -Present.
Jessica Nero -Economic Development, Arts Funding. -Present.
Sally Jacques -Arts Funding -Present.
Baldomero Frank Cuellar- Thrive grant funding. Will be speaking along with Piper LeMoine. Present.
John Riedie -Serious problems with Cultural Arts Funding and the Arts Commission, – Not present.
LIVE MUSIC
Chulita Vinyl Club Austin
Mayor Watson recessed the meeting at 12:29 p.m. without objection.
The City Council went into Executive Session, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda and to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
68. Discuss legal issues related to state and federal gun regulations (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Withdrawn.
69. Discuss legal issues related to Acuna et al v. City of Austin et at, Cause No, D-1-GN-19- 008617 in the 201st Judicial District of Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Withdrawn.
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 2:00 p.m.
ZONING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENTS
70. C 14-2022-0070 -Springdale Commercial Tract 2 Amended -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1005 Springdale Road (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-neighborhood plan CCS-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed March 14, 2023. Owner/Applicant: 809 Vargas LC, Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco), City Staff: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617. District(s) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to April 13, 2023, at the request of Staff on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ motion, Council Member Fuentes’ second without objection.
71. C 14-2022-0015 -Springdale Commercial Tract 1 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1113 Airport Boulevard (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO NP) combining district zoning and Rural Residence-Neighborhood Plan (RR-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan CCS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed March 14,2023. Owner/Applicant: 809 Vargas LC. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Joi Harden, 512- 974-1617. District(s) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to April 13, 2023, at the request of Staff on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ motion, Council Member Fuentes’ second without objection.
72. NPA-2022-0005.02 – Second Alpha .95 – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 010927-05 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 2404 Thrasher Lane (Carson Creek Watershed) from Commercial to Single Family land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant the applicant’s request for Single Family land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on March 28,2023. Owner/Applicant: Alpha Builders (Gino Shvetz). Agent: Rodney K. Bennett. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 3. This item was postponed to April 13, 2023, at the request of Staff on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ motion, Council Member Fuentes’ second without objection.
73. C 14-2022-0114 -Second Alpha ,96 – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known 2404 Thrasher Lane (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-neighborhood plan CCS-NP) combining district zoning to family residence neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on March 28,2023. Owner/Applicant: Alpha Builders (Gino Shvetz). Agent: Bennett Consulting (Rodney K. Bennett). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to April 13, 2023, at the request of Staff on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ motion, Council Member Fuentes’ second without objection.
74. C 14R-81 -033(RCA) -Brodie Oaks Restrictive Covenant Amendment -Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment on property locally known as 4021,4025,4107,4109,4115, and 4141 South Capital of Texas Highway Northbound. 3940,4006,4024 -4040,4200,4220,4236 South Lamar Boulevard Southbound (Barton Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone). Applicant’s Request: To amend a public Restrictive Covenant. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To amend a public Restrictive Covenant. Owner/Applicant: Lionstone Investments, LCFRE Austin Brodie Oaks LLC (John Schaefer). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Jewels Cain). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, 5 12-974-7617. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. District(s) Affected: District 5.
This item was postponed to May 18, 2023, at the request of the Applicant on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ motion, Council Member Fuentes’ second without objection.
75. C814-2021-0099 – Brodie Oaks Redevelopment PUD -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning and rezoning property locally known as 4021, 4025, 4107, 4109, 4115, and 4141 South Capital of Texas Highway Northbound, 3940, 4006, 4024 -4040, 4200, 4220, 4236 South Lamar Boulevard Southbound (Barton Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone). Applicant’s Request: To establish initial permanent zoning from unzoned and to rezone fi-om community commercial (GR) district zoning, general commercial services CCS) district zoning, and commercial-liquor sales CCS-1) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, with conditions. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. First Reading approved with conditions on December 8,2022. Vote: 11-0. Applicant: Lionstone Investments, LCFRE Austin Brodie Oaks, LLC (Andrew J. Bruce; John W. Enerson). Agent: Lionheart Places (Rebecca Leonard). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. District(s) Affected: District 5.
This item was postponed to May 18, 2023, at the request of the Applicant on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ motion, Council Member Fuentes’ second without objection.
76. C 14-2022-0142 -Birgani’s Property -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 12604 Blackfoot Trail (Rattan Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To zone from single family-large lot (SF 1) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use (LO-MU) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single family-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Abraham Birgani. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 5 12-974-3057. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning case. District(s) Affected: District 6.
This item was postponed to May 18, 2023, at the request of the Applicant on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ motion, Council Member Fuentes’ second without objection.
77. C 14-2022-0167 – Parmer Field – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 710 Performance Drive and 13000 and 13106 14 Harris Ridge Boulevard (Harris Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To zone from limited industrial-planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning to limited industrial-planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial-planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC (Matthew Schwab). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 7.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20230323-077 for limited industrial-planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ motion, Council Member Fuentes’ second without objection.
78. C 14-2022-0173 – Stillhouse II Building 4 – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4601 Spicewood Spring Road, Building 4 (Bull Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning to general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: The Muskin Company (Alan and Ellen Muskin). Agent: Hector Avila. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974- 3057. District(s) Affected: District 10.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20230323-078 for general office-conditional overlay (GO CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ motion, Council Member Fuentes’ second without objection.
79. C 14-2022-0076 – 3100 Guadalupe St – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3 100 Guadalupe Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Leigh Family Trust (Alice G. Kaspar, Trustee). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 9, A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to April 13, 2023, at the request of Council Member Qadri on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ motion, Council Member Fuentes’ second without objection.
Item 80 was pulled for discussion.
81. C 14-2022-0122.SH – Norman Commons – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3811 1/2 Tannehill Lane (Fort Branch Creek and Walnut Creek Watersheds). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence moderate-high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence moderate-high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Agent: Foundation Communities (Anna Lake-Smith). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 5 12-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 1.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20230323-081 for multifamily residence moderate-high density-neighborhood plan (JIF-4-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ motion, Council Member Fuentes’ second without objection.
82. C 14-2022-0168 -Jollyville Oak Liquor Cabinet -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 12029 and 12041 Jollyville Road (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To zone from limited office (LO) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny commercial-liquor sales CCS-1) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To forward without a recommendation due to lack of an affirmative vote, Owner/Applicant: Raju Malik and Sandeep Kaur. Agent: Husch Blackwell LLP (Micah King). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 10.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to approve the ordinance on first reading to rezone to commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning with the following uses prohibited on the property: cocktail lounge use, vehicle storage use, and alternative financial services businesses use was approved on Council Member Alison Alter’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second without objection.
80. NPA-2022-0015.07.SH -Norman Commons -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 021107-Z-11 the East MLK 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 3811 1/2 Tannehill Lane (Fort Branch Creek and Walnut Creek Watershed) fi-om Civic to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Owner/Applicant: Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Agent: Foundation Communities (Anna Lake-Smith). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 1.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20230323-080 to change the land use designation on the
future land use map (FLITM) to Multifamily Residential land use was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis’ motion, Council Member Fuentes’ second without objection.
Mayor Watson adjourned the meeting at 2:15 p.m. without objection.
The minutes were approved on this the 1jth day of April 2023 on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Alison Alter’s second without objection.
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