City of Austin City Council Met May 20.
Here is 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 via Videoconference.
Mayor Adler called the Council Meeting to order at 10:17 a.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special called of May 4, 2021, work session oi May 4,2021, regular meeting of May 6, 2021, special called of May 11, 2021, special called oi May 11, 2021 and special called of May 11. 2021.
This item was withdrawn.
2. Authorize negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low-interest loan in the amount of S 18,000,000 through TWDB's State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program, for the implementation of Austin Water's Advanced Metering Infrastructure program. Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works For All.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
3. Authorize the execution of Change Order #4 to the construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. (MBE), for the Brentwood Arcadia Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project, in the amount of S600,000 plus an additional contingency in the amount of S44,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,792,694.80. [Note: This change order will be executed in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 95.05% MBE and 4.01% WBE.]. District(s) Affected: District 7. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility. Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing the execution of Change Order #4 to the construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
4. Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Facilities Rehabilitation Inc. (MBE), for the Lake Austin - Meredith Street Storm Drain Improvements project in the amount of $3,485,119.00 plus a S348,511.90 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,833,630.90. [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 99.14% MBE and 0.86% WBE participation.]. District(s) Affected: District 10. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a construction contract with Facilities Rehabilitation Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
5. Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with M. A. Smith Contracting Co. Inc., for the North Tairytown Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of S4,880,010 plus a S488,001 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed S5,368,011. [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 9.25% MBE and 1.42% WBE participation.] District(s) Affected: District 10. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a construction contract with M. A. Smith Contracting Co. Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
6. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc. (MBE), for civil engineering services for the Street Pavement Rehabilitation Program project in the amount of $2,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,000,000. [Note: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2- 9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is by meeting the goals with 98.88% MBE and 1.12% WBE participation.]. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety and Mobility.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
7. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 6 to the interlocal agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, d/b/a Integral Care, for the Homeless Outreach Street Team, which connects homeless individuals and families with the initial services necessary to achieve stability and recovery. to increase funding in the amount of $600,000 effective June 1, 2021, and to add three 12-month renewal options, in the amount of $399,354 per renewal option, beginning October 1, 2021, for a total contract amount not to exceed S3,381.832. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 6 to the interlocal agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, doing business as Integral Care was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
8. Approve third reading of an ordinance granting a non-emergency medical transfer franchise to Viking Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a City Ambulance Service, in accordance with City Code Chapter 10-2. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
Ordinance No. 20210520-008 was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
9. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Housing and Planning Department fee schedule of Ordinance No. 20200812-002 to include the Downtown Density Bonus Program in-lieu fees and amending Ordinance No. 20130627-105 to remove the Downtown Density Bonus Program in-lieu fees. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability
Ordinance No. 20210520-009 was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on a 9-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison and Council Member Ellis abstained.
Item 10 was pulled for discussion.
11. Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of the fourth amendment to the license agreement with Austin Pets Alive for use of the Town Lake Animal Center located at 1156 W. Cesar Chavez. Austin, Texas, to commence on May 23,2021 and terminate August 23, 2021, authorizing waiver of the appraisal and annual license fees required under City Code Sections 14-11-42 and 14-11-43 and declaring an emergency. District(s) Affected: District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Ordinance No. 20210520-011 was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
Items 12 and 13 were pulled for discussion.
14. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to contracts to enhance and support local HIV-related prevention services for the Integrated HIV Programs for Health Departments Initiative to increase funding for a 10-month term beginning October 1. 2020 with the following subrecipient-providers: Wright House Wellness Center in an amount not to exceed S 140,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $160,053; and AIDS Services of Austin, Inc. d/b/a Vivent Health in an amount not to exceed S 140,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $179,269. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendments to contracts with Wright House Wellness Center and AIDS Services of .Austin, Inc. doing business as Vivent Health was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
15. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to add 1.0 full-time equivalent grant funded position for the United Way for Greater Austin, Texas Family Connects Program. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Ordinance No. 20210520-015 was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
16. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of an agreement with The SAFE Alliance to manage the City-owned domestic violence shelter and provide supportive services, housing assistance, and direct client assistance in an amount not exceed S2,000,000 in ongoing funding and $100,000 in one-time funding, for the term of May 20, 2021 through September 30,2022. with three 12- month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. for a total agreement amount not to exceed $8,100,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation, and execution of an agreement with The SAFE Alliance was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Adler abstained.
17. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Caritas of Austin to provide permanent supportive housing to disabled individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness, in an amount not to exceed $2,992,800 for the term July 1,2021 to September 30,2022, with three 12- month extension options each in an amount not to exceed S2,671,680, for a total agreement amount not to exceed S 1 1,007,840. District(s) Affected: District 7. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability
This item was postponed to June 10, 2021 on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
18. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Austin/Travis County Mental & Health Mental Retardation Center (d/b/a Integral Care) to provide permanent supportive housing to disabled individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness, in an amount not to exceed S 1,558,200 for the term July 1, 2021 to September 30,2022, with three 1 2-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed Sl, 199,220, for a total agreement amount not to exceed S5,155,860. District(s) Affected: District 6. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
This item was postponed to June 3, 2021 on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
19. Approve the appointment of Desmar Walkes, M.D. as the Health Authority, and designation of Ming Tang, M.D. and Sharon Melville, M.D. as the Alternate Health Authorities for Austin/Travis County. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing the appointment of Desmar Walkes, M.D. as the Health Authority and designation of Ming Tang, M.D. and Sharon Melville, M.D. as the Alternate Health Authorities for Austin/Travis County was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
20. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Agilent Technologies Inc., to provide an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer, in an amount not to exceed $93,367. (Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D 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 the negotiation and execution of a contract with Agilent Technologies Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
21. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Joyce M. James d/b/a Joyce James Consulting, to provide equity training, in an amount not to exceed $150,000. (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): Economic Opportunity and Accountability.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Joyce M. James doing business as Joyce James Consulting was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
22. Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with ComPsych Employee Assistance, Inc., or one of the other qualified offerers to Request for Proposals 5800 JTH3004, for counseling services, for up to four years for a total contract amount not to exceed S960,000. (Note: This solicitation 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 solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for Alt Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with ComPsych Employee Assistance, Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
23. Authorize award of two contracts with Grande Ford Truck Sales, Inc„ d/b/a Grande Truck Center, and Longhorn International Trucks LTD, d/b/a Kyrish Truck Centers, Kyrish Truck Centers of Austin, to provide original equipment manufacturer parts and repair services for refuse truck cabs and chassis, each for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $5,084,000, 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 and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore. no subcontracting goals were established) Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility.
The motion authorizing the award of two contracts with Grande Ford Truck Sales, Inc., doing business as Grande Truck Center, and Longhorn International Trucks LTD, doing business as Kyrish Truck Centers, Kyrish Truck Centers of Austin was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
24. Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Xcessories Squared Development & Mfg„ Inc., to provide square steel posts and sign hardware, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed S 13,248,474. (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): Safety; Mobility.
The motion authorizing the award of a multi-term contract with Xcessories Squared Development & Mfg., Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
25. Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract with G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., to provide unarmed security guard services to Municipal Court and the Downtown Austin Community Court, for a term of one year for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,222,860. (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 services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
This item was withdrawn.
26. Authorize award of a contract with A&E Welding, LLC, to provide welding and fabrication services for medium to heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed S830,000. (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 no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility.
The motion authorizing the award of a contract with A&E Welding, LLC, was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
27. 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.
The following appointments were approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote:
African .American Resource Advisory Commission
Serita Fontanesi, Council Member Pool
Airport Advisory Commission
Raymond Young, Council Member
Fuentes Board of Adjustment
Richard Smith, Council Member Kelly
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals
Gary Wilks, Council Member Kelly
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee
Awais Azhar, Planning Commission
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee
Joao Paulo Connolly, Planning Commission
Code and Ordinances Joint Committee
Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Zoning and Platting Commission
Code and Ordinances Joint Committee
Ann Denkler, Zoning and Platting Commission
28. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to have the City of Austin formally participate in the revision of the Capital Area Council of Government's 2019-2023 Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA Regional Air Quality Plan by committing to certain fine particulate matter emissions reduction measures and prioritizing certain high-impact strategies for fine particulate matter emissions awareness and reduction measures and prioritizing certain high impact strategies for fine particular matter emissions awareness and reduction. Council Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes. Resolution No. 20210520-028 was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
29. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to participate in the Capital Metro Equitable Transit Oriented Development Study and community engagement efforts. to develop an Equitable Transit Oriented Development Policy Plan to achieve specified goals, including, but not limited to identifying methods to address community displacement, exploring opportunities to fund affordable housing, creating diverse housing options near transit, and encouraging multimodal transportation: and identify potential funding for the policy plan development. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Paige Ellis.
This item was postponed to June 3, 2021 on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
30. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the creation of a Cultural Climate District for the South Shore/Barton Springs Area including Butter Shores, recognize Butler Shores as a City Cultural Park, conduct necessary analyses and inventories of the area, and report to Council regarding next steps. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Paige Ellis.
This item was withdrawn.
31. Set a public hearing to receive public comment on the City's draft Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Action Plan that will be submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the City's application for federal funding. (Suggested date: June 10, 2021, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Tx). Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability
The public hearing was set for Thursday, June 10, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
32. Set a public hearing related to an application by Cypress Creek Stoney Ridge LP, 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 Cypress Creek Apartment Homes at Stoney Ridge, located at or near the north of intersection at Elroy Road and Ross Road, Austin, Texas 78617 within the City. (Suggested date: Thursday, June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Tx). Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
The public hearing was set for Thursday, June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
33. Set a public hearing related to an application by LDG Fox Hollow, LP, 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 Fox Hollow, located at or near 2117 Brandt Road, Austin, TX 78744, within the City. (Suggested date: Thursday, June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Tx). Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability. The public hearing was set for Thursday, June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
34. Set a public hearing related to an application by Pedcor Investments-2021-CLXXXIII, 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 Interport Apartments, located at or near the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Highway 71 and TX-130, within the City. (Suggested date: Thursday, June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX). Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability
The public hearing was set for Thursday, June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
35. Set a public hearing related to an application by McKinney Falls Apartments, LP, 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 Parkside Apartments, located at or near 5200 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas 78744, within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction. (Suggested date: Thursday, June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX). Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
The public hearing was set for Thursday, June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
36. Set a public hearing related to an application by LDG The Henderson on Reinti, LP, 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 The Henderson at Reinli, located at or near 1101 Reinli Street, Austin, TX 78723, within the City. (Suggested date: Thursday. June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX). Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
The public hearing was set for Thursday, June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
37. Set a public hearing related to an application by LDG The Matador, LP, 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 The Matador, located at or near 5900 S. Congress Avenue, TX 78745, within the City. (Suggested date: Thursday, June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX). Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
The public hearing was set for Thursday, June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
38. Set a public hearing related to an application by LDG The Ridge at East Village, LP, 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 The Ridge at East Village, located at or near 4801 E. Yager Lane, Austin, TX 78653, within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction. (Suggested date: Thursday, June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX) Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
The public hearing was set for Thursday, June 3, 2021, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
55. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain development fees and infrastructure support in the amount of S2,205.601 for construction of Phase III and S2,106,601 for construction of Phase IV of Community First! Village by Mobile Loaves & Fishes. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity & Affordability.
This item was withdrawn.
Item 56 was pulled for discussion.
57. Ratify an interlocal agreement with University of Texas at Austin to implement and evaluate research-driven pilot projects to improve the well-being of long-term care staff in Travis County, for a five-month term ending on September 30,2021, for a total agreement amount not to exceed S90,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
This item was postponed to June 3, 2021 on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
58. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition, Inc. for the Investing for Results program to provide training and technical assistance on program and data reporting standards to agencies serving persons who are experiencing homelessness, for one 12-month term ending on May 31, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $279 000. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition, Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
59. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Austin/Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation, d/b/a Integral Care, to provide substance misuse services to low-income individuals in Austin, in an amount not to exceed S229,924 for the 10-month term ending on March 31,2022 and for each three 12-month extension options, for a total agreement amount not to exceed S919,696. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement with Austin/Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation, doing business as Integral Care was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
Item 60 was pulled for discussion.
61. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a pilot payment system for medical services provided by paramedic practitioners and physicians within the Office of the Chief Medical Officer; to return to City Council by June 30, 2021 with an update on the pilot payment system: and to deliver a plan to City Council regarding the acceleration and/or expansion of the program, including the hiring of additional paramedic practitioners and clinical staff. Council Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Resolution No. 20210520-061 was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on an 11-0 vote.
62. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the creation of a Cultural and Climate Innovation District for the South Shore/Barton Springs Area including Butler Shores and surrounding South Austin cultural assets, recognize Butler Shores as a City Cultural Park, conduct necessary analyses and inventories of the area, and report to Council regarding next steps and a timeline. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Resolution No. 20210520-062 was approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Kelly's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member .Alter abstained.
Item 63 was pulled for discussion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Action was taken on Item 40 but later reconsidered.
67. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance for the full-purpose annexation of approximately 28.3 acres located in Travis County near 11122, 11204, 11208, and 11216 Cameron Road, and authorize negotiation and execution o f a written agreement with the owner of the land for the provision of services. The property is adjacent to Austin Council District 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
This item was postponed to June 10, 2021 on Council Member Pool's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on an 11-0 vote.
ITEMS REFERRED FROM COITNCIL COMMITTEE
39. Approve a resolution initiating an update to the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint. Council Sponsors: Housing and Planning Committee.
Resolution No. 20210520-039 was approved on Council Member Casar's motion, Council Member Kitchen's second on an 11-0 vote.
PITBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
40. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting the twelfth modification to the Urban Renewal Plan for the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area to align with proposed amendments to the East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts. District(s) Affected: District 1.
This item was postponed to June 10, 2021 on Council Member Pool's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on an 11-0 vote.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Pool's motion, Council Member Tovo's second on an 11-0 vote.
The item was postponed to July 29, 2021 on Council Member Pool's motion, Council Member Tovo's second on an 11-0 vote.
GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
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Rachele Jacaruso -Police cadet classes -Not Present.
Will Franklin -Public Safety, Law Enforcement, etc. -Not Present.
Berenice Lara -Public Safety -Not Present.
Mayor Adler recessed the meeting to go into Executive Session at 12:05 p.m. without objection.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
41. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Withdrawn.
66. Discuss real estate and legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of the Candlewood Suites located at 10811 Pecan Park Blvd, Bldg. 2, Austin, TX 78750 (Real property -Section 551.072 of the Government Code and Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Conducted.
Mayor Adler reconvened the Council Meeting at 3:00 p.m.
ZONING ORDINANCES / RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
42. C 14-2020-0112 -Delta Kappa Gamma Society International -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 416 West 12th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from general office (GO) district zoning to downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning. First Reading approved downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning on May 6,2021. Vote: 9-0, Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison - off the dais; Council Member Tovo -recused. Owner/Applicant: Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (Nita Scott). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan, Michael J. Gaudini). City Staff: Mark Graham, 512-974- 3574. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Ordinance No. 20210520-042 for mixed use-conditional overlay (DMIT-CO) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Kelly's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Tovo recused herself.
ZONING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENTS
43. C 14-2021-0024 -Tech Ridge Liquor Store -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 12401 Tech Ridge Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales CCS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Factor Real Estate LLC (Alvin Morin). Agent: Permit Solutions LLC (Jennifer Smith). City Staff: Sherri Sinvaitis, 5 12-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 7.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20210520-043 for commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning was approved on Council Member Kelly's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on an 11- 0 vote.
44. C 14-2021-0002.SH -Juniper Creek - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 11630 North Lamar Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office (LO) district zoning and mobile home residence (MH) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Staff and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and limited office-mixed use (LO-MU) combining district, zoning for Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: FC Austin Twelve Housing Corp. (Walter Moreau). Agent: Civilitude, LLC (Aisting Riley). 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. 20210520-044, with the following amendment, for a community commercial mixed use (GR-MIT) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Kelly's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on an 11-0 vote.
The amendment was: The GR-Mt- zoning will extend 630 feet off Lamar Blvd. instead of the originally proposed 500 feet.
45. C 14-2021 -0029 -Acton Site -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1404 E. Riverside (Lady Bird Lake and Harper's Branch Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district zoning to East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district zoning, to provide eligibility for the density bonus program. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district zoning to East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district zoning, to provide eligibility for the density bonus program. Owner/Applicant: Acton School oi Business (Jeff Sandefer). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Kate Clark, 512-974-1237. District(s) Affected: District 9.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20210520-045 for East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district zoning was approved on Council Member Kelly's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on an 11- 0 vote.
46. C 14-2021-0030 -Aloft Hotel - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4108 South IH 35 Service Road Southbound (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from limited industrial services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning to limited industrial services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI PDA-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner: Savancer Land LLC (Trushyap Patel). Agent: Land Use Solutions, LLC (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 5 12-974-7719. District(s) Affected: District 3.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20210520-046 for limited industrial services-planned development area neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Kelly's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on an 11-0 vote.
48. NPA-2020-0016.04 - 712 & 714 Pedernales Street and 2409 Coronado Street -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 030327-12, the Govalle/Johnston Terrace 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 712 and 714 Pedernales Street and 2409 Coronado Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from Single Family to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission recommendation: To be reviewed on May 11, 2021. Owners/Applicants: Jose Soto. Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to July 29, 2021 at the request of staff on Council Member Kelly's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on an 11-0 vote.
49. C 14-2021-001 1 712 & 714 Pedernales Street and 2409 Coronado Street-Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 712 and 714 Pedernales Street and 2409 Coronado Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MIJ-NP) combining district zoning. To be heard May 11, 2021. Owner/Applicant: Jose Soto. Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. District(s) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to July 29, 2021 at the request of staff on Council Member Kelly's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on an 11-0 vote.
50. C 14-2021-0033 - East 1 1 th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Amendment - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as the East 11 th Street NCCD, within the boundaries of IH 35 Northbound frontage road between East 12th Street and the northern alley of East 7th Streets East 11 th Street from IH-35 to Navasota Street; Juniper Street between Branch Street and Navasota Street. Rosewood Avenue between Navasota Street and the eastern property line of 1314 Rosewood Avenue; and a segment of San Bernard Street) (Lady Bird Lake Watershed and Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant's request: To rezone property within the boundaries of the East 11 th Street NCCD to amend allowable building heights, floor-to-area ratios (FAR), impervious cover maximums, permitted uses, uses permitted with additional conditions, and conditional uses. The proposed changes will not change any base zoning districts within the NCCD. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on May 25,2021. Agent: City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department. This is a City of Austin initiated zoning change. City Staff: Mark Walters, 512-974-7695. District(s) Affected: District 1.
This item was postponed to July 29, 2021 at the request of staff on Council Member Kelly's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on an 11-0 vote.
51. C 14-2021-0037 - East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Amendment -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as the East 12th Street NCCD, within the boundaries of the north side of East 12th Street between the IH-35 North frontage road and Poquito Street and the south side of East 12th Street between Branch Street and Poquito Street. (Lady Bird Lake Watershed and Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone property within the boundaries of the East 12th Street NCCD to amend allowable building heights, floor-to-area ratios (FAR), impervious cover maximums, permitted uses, uses permitted with additional conditions, and conditional uses. The proposed changes will not change any base zoning districts within the NCCD. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on May 25,2021. Agent: City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department. This is a City of Austin initiated zoning change. City Staff: Mark Walters, 512-974-7695. District(s) Affected: District 1.
This item was postponed to July 29, 2021 at the request of staff on Council Member Kelly's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on an 11-0 vote.
52. C814-2020-0104 Springdale Green PUD - District 3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1011 and 1017 Springdale Road (Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds). Applicant's Request: To rezone from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MI_J-CO-NP) combining district zoning and rural residence conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (RR-CO-NIP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. This ordinance may include waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. First reading approved planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning on April 22. 2021. Vote: 7-0; Council members Alter, Fuentes, and Kitchen- Abstained: Council member Kelly- Off the dais. Owner/Applicant: AUS Springdale LLC (Phillip A. Verinsky). Agent: Armbrust and Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. District(s) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to June 3, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood on Council Member Kelly's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on an 11-0 vote.
53. C 14-2021-0016 Northwind Apartments - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 11122,11204,11208, and 11216 Cameron Road (Harris Branch Watershed). Applicant's Request: To zone from unzoned (UNZ) to multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Schroeder Family Trust, Ester Schroeder, Kim N. Nguyen, Hai Nguyen, and DADMK Inc. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. Adjacent to District 1.
This item was postponed to June 10, 2021 at the request of staff on Council Member Kelly's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on an 11-0 vote.
Mayor Adler recessed the Council Meeting to go into Executive Session at 3:28 p.m. without objection.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
66. Discuss real estate and legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of the Candlewood Suites located at 10811 Pecan Park Blvd, Bldg. 2, Austin, TX 78750 (Real property -Section 551.072 of the Government Code and Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Conducted.
Mayor Adler reconvened the Council Meeting at 4:25 p.m.
ZONING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENTS CONTINUED
54. C 14-2021-0007 - Sunrise Mini Mart Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Tile 25 by rezoning property locally known as 913 and 915 West Oltorf Street (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant request: To rezone from neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning and general commercial services (CS) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning, as amended. Staft Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation (prior to applicant's amended request): To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: 11800 Metric Inc (Abdul K Patel). Agent: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Kate Clark, 512-974-1237. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning case. District(s) Affected: District 3.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to approve the ordinance on first and second reading was approved on Council Member Renteria's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison's second on an 8-2 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor .Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison, and Council Members Casar, Ellis, Fuentes, Kelly, Kitchen, and Renteria. Those voting nay were: Council Members Alter and Tovo. Council Member Pool abstained.
47. 0814-2020-0132 - Central Health PUD - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 601 East 15th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from public (P) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. This ordinance may include waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development CPI_JD) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on May 1 1, 2021. Owner Applicant: Travis County Healthcare District dba Central Health (Mike Geeslin). Agent: City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department (Jerry Rusthoven). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 5 12-974-3207. District(s) Affected: District 1.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to approve the ordinance on first reading only was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on a 9-0 vote. Council Members .Alter and Tovo abstained.
ITEMS REFERRED FROM COITNCIL COMMITTEE CONTINUED
64. Approve the appointment of Kendra Garrett to serve as a private sector representative on the Community Development Commission. Council Sponsors: Housing and Planning Committee. The motion authorizing the appointment of Kendra Garrett was approved on Council Member Casar's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on a 10-1 vote. Council Member Kelly voted nay.
65. Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) related to implementing Water Fonvard, initiating an ordinance waiving certain process requirements under City Code Section 25-1-502, directing the City Manager to provide recommendations to mitigate the new building requirement impacts to affordability, and directing the City Manager to address the increased need for flood protection through implementation and assessment of Water Fonvard strategies. Council Sponsors: Austin Water Oversight Committee.
Resolution No. 20210520-065 was approved on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Pool's second on an 11-0 vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
10. Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell approximately 2,152.09 acres of land, more or less, including all structures and improvements situated thereon, out of Section 13, Block 72, and Sections 17,18, 16 and 15, Block C-9, Public School Land Survey, Reeves County, Texas save and except all oil, gas and other minerals in, on and under said land as reserved by prior grantors and subject to all oil and gas leases, easements. rights of way, and covenants and restrictions of record in the Office of the County Clerk of Reeves County, Texas to Double B Group. LLC, in the amount of S 1,076,045. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Resolution No. 20210520-010 was approved, with the following direction, on Council Member Tovo's motion, Council 1Member Pool's second on an 11-0 vote.
Council Member Tovo offered the following direction that was accepted without objection. The direction was:
That all such real estate sales go before the Strategic Governance Team.
13. Approve the preferred redevelopment scenario for design and construction of the Dougherty Arts Center's replacement at Butler Shores Park. Strategic Outcome(s): Health & Environment; Culture & Lifelong Learning; Mobility.
The motion to approve the preferred redevelopment scenario lA was approved, with the following direction, on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on an 11-0 vote.
The direction was:
Further direction to ensure the conceptual lA redevelopment scenario addresses the following goals in final design:
Cluster and minimizes the DAC footprint to maximize the available greenspace within Butler Shores Park and provide future expansion plans are feasible to do the same. Establish Riverside Drive as the primary public ingress/egress to the new Dougherty Arts Center.
Addresses the challenges of parent pickup and drop off through the final design. Problem-solve with solutions such as extending the lobby entrance closer to the Riverside Drive entrance area and/or strengthening the opportunity from the sheltered parking garage.
Include in the traffic impact analysis, the goal to reduce single-occupancy vehicular traffic on Toomey Road. Parking demands should be focused on immediate area needs with priority for the DAC building and program needs and to the greatest degree possible available for the other area needs such as PARD offices, ZACH, and park and ballfield needs. The analysis should acknowledge the heavy bike and pedestrian use (especially during area events) and reduce parking demand through use of transportation demand management strategies and transit services.
Access to the site should seek ways to showcase and celebrate environmentally responsible modes of travel.
Toomey road access shall be further evaluated in coordination with Austin Transportation Department and stakeholders with a goal to reach agreement on how best to reserve Toomey Road access for ADA accessibility, emergency purposes and facility support services as design work moves forward. Staff shall report back to council on their findings at appropriate phase of design process if agreement is not reached. The main objective to this approach is to reduce traffic impact and reserve pedestrian and bicycle friendly approaches along Toomey Road to the greatest degree possible.
Council Member Ellis offered the following friendly amendment to the direction that was accepted without objection. The amendment was to have the last bullet of direction read:
Toomey road access shall be further evaluated in coordination with Austin Transportation Department and stakeholders with a goal to reach agreement on how best to reserve Toomey Road vehicular access for ADA accessibility, emergency purposes and facility support services as design work moves forward. Staff shall report back to council on their findings at appropriate phase of design process if agreement is not reached. The main objective to this approach is to reduce traffic impact and reserve pedestrian and bicycle friendly approaches along Toomey Road to the greatest degree possible.
56. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Caritas of Austin to provide permanent supportive housing to disabled individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 for a 28-month term ending on September 30,2023, with two 12-month extension options, each in an amount not to exceed S500,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed S2,200,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement with Caritas of Austin was approved on Council Member Kelly's motion, Council Member Casar's second on an 11-0 vote.
60. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore funding in an amount not to exceed S25 million from the American Rescue Plan, General Revenue, and other city, state, and federal funding sources, to stabilize the Austin cultural arts and music communities as they combat the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Winter Storm Uri. Council Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Paige Ellis.
A motion to approve the resolution was made by Council Member Fuentes, seconded by Council Member Pool.
A motion to amend the resolution as follows was accepted without objection on Council Member Alter's motion, Council Member Fuentes' second. The amendment was:
Amend the first paragraph of the first Be It Further Resolved clause to read: "The City Manager is directed to provide a plan to Council for up to $15 156 million over two years (up to $7.5 million per year) to be used for grants to Austin artists, arts groups, and non-profit arts organizations. Including a plan to expedite a portion of the ARPA arts allocation for immediate relief and recovery."
Resolution No. 20210520-060 was approved as amended on Council Member Fuentes' motion, Council Member Pool's second on an 11-0 vote.
63. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to engage stakeholders and to consult with Austin Water and the Austin Water Task Force regarding the implementation of certain Water Forward strategies to ensure the most comprehensive diversification of the City's water supply and conservation portfolio and to provide guidance on a proposed revised timetable to prepare for impending future population growth and drought conditions. Council Sponsors: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Ann Kitchen.
A motion to approve the resolution was made by Council Member Tovo, seconded by Council Member Renteria.
A motion to amend the resolution as follows was made by Council Member Ellis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison. The amendment was:
Add a new final Be It Further Resolved clause to read:
"Be It Further Resolved,
The City Manager is directed to provide recommendations to mitigate the impacts to affordability of these Water Forward strategies. The recommendations shall be developed with stakeholder input and brought back to Council for consideration in conjunction with implementation of the above strategies."
A motion to amend the amendment was made by Council Member Tovo, seconded by Council Member Kitchen. The amendment was:
"Be It Further Resolved,
The Water Forward Implementation Plan details a process that includes piloting strategies, collecting information about costs, and conducting stakeholder input that informs program development. The City Manager is directed to follow this process.
The City Manager shall provide recommendations to mitigate the impacts to affordability of these Water Forward strategies; any recommendations related to affordability shall consider the long-term benefits of reducing bills for water customers, costs associated with securing additional water supply, and other relevant considerations."
Council Member Ellis offered the following amendment to the amendment to the amendment that was accepted without objection. The amendment was:
"Be It Further Resolved,
The Water Forward Implementation Plan details a process that includes piloting strategies, collecting information about costs, and conducting stakeholder input that informs program development. The City Manager is directed to follow this process.
The City Manager shall provide recommendations to mitigate the impacts to affordability of these Water Forward strategies; any recommendations related to affordability shall consider the long-term benefits of reducing bills for water customers,
costs associated with securing additional water supply, the upfront costs of such infrastructure, and other relevant considerations."
The motion to amend the amendment, as amended, was approved on Council Member Tovo's motion, Council Member Kitchen's second without objection.
Resolution No. 20210520-063 was approved, as amended above, on Council Member Tovo's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on an 11-0 vote.
12. Authorize the negotiation and execution of a park operations and maintenance agreement with Pease Park Conservancy for the operation, maintenance, and programming for certain portions oi the Pease District Park. District(s) Affected: District 9. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment; Culture and Lifelong Learning; Government that Works for All.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a park operations and maintenance agreement with Pease Park Conservancy was approved on Council Member Tovo's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
Council Member Tovo offered the following direction that was accepted without objection. The direction was:
That the annual programming plan come back in time for Council review.
Mayor Adler adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. without objection.
The minutes were approved on this the 3rd day of June 2021 on Mayor Adler's motion, on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Kelly was absent.
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