City of Austin City Council will meet Dec. 2.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
The City Council will convene at 10:00 AM. at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX and some members of City Council may be participating by videoconference http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live
Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.htm
The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.
10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special called of November 9, 2021, special called of November 15, 2021, special called of November 16, 2021, work session of November 16, 2021, and regular meeting of November 18, 2021.
Austin Energy
2. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement consisting of two tracts of land, Tract 1, which is approximately 1,522 square feet of land out of the Samuel Cushing Survey Number 70, and Tract 2, which is approximately 2,927 square feet of land out of the Marquita Castro Survey, both situated the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of the property located at 2909 East Howard Lane, Manor, Texas 78653, for the relocation of a portion of Austin Energy Transmission Circuit #975, in an amount not to exceed $98,000, including customary closing costs.
Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All
Community Court
3. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the interlocal agreement with the Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center d/b/a Integral Care for the Homeless Health and Wellness Center, which offers behavioral health services integrated with primary care, to add one 12-month renewal option, in the amount of $311,167, effective January 1, 2022, for a total contract amount not to exceed $570,473.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Economic Development Department
4. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing contract with Janet Zweig, LLC., for artwork for the Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvement project in an amount not to exceed $102,000, for a total contract amount of $1,052,000.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability & Culture and Lifelong Learning Strategy District(s): District 2
5. Ratify an amendment to the contract with the Better Business Bureau to provide additional grants to arts and culture non-profits that had previously applied to the Austin Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant program, in the amount of $1,483,900 for a total contract amount not to exceed $35,581,935.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Culture & Lifelong Learning.
6. Approve a resolution replacing Diana Maldonado with Tina Cannon as the Minority and Small Business nominee to the Board of the Austin Economic Development Corporation. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
7. Ratify an amendment to the contract with Greater Austin Performing Arts Center to continue providing financial and technical support to Austin live music venues who have been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing additional funds in the amount of $1,611,434.97 for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,197,544.97.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability & Culture & Lifelong Learning.
8. Ratify a contract with Greater Austin Performing Arts Center to deploy the Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant (AMDRG) program in response to the music industry creative workers facing hardships due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the amount of $2,530,000.00.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability & Culture & Lifelong Learning.
9. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the contract with Business Investment Growth that provides training, technical assistance and small business coaching services to creative industry businesses and non-profit organizations, to extend the term through December 31, 2022 at no additional cost.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability; Culture & Lifelong Learning
10. Authorize the negotiation and execution of a contract with the Diversity and Ethnic Chamber Alliance to provide business development, economic development, recruitment, and retention services for a 12-month term and four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $839,929 annually for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,199,645.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Emergency Medical Services
11. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to provide emergency medical services in areas of Travis County outside the City’s corporate limits and dispatch support services to Travis County’s STAR Flight program in exchange for payment by Travis County.
Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
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Financial Services
12. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Building Services Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20210811-001) to increase appropriations by $27,000,000 for the Municipal Building renovations. Related to Items #13, and #16.
Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
13. Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin’s official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of Certificates of Obligations to be issued for expenditures in the total amount of $27,000,000. Related to Items #12, and #16.
Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Financial Services- Contracts
14. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Exigo Architecture, LLC (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP303 to provide professional design services for renovations to the Mexic-Arte Museum - Construction-Manager-at-Risk in an amount not to exceed $1,700,000.
[Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE participation and 16.00% WBE participation.]
Strategic Outcome(s): Culture and Lifelong Learning, Government that Works for All, Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Health and Environment.
District(s): District 9
15. Authorize negotiation and execution of a Job Order Assignment with Alpha Building Corporation, one of the City’s Facilities Improvement Job Order Contractors, for Decker Control Center Buildout Phase 1 for a total amount not to exceed $900,000.
[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 established for the Job Order Contract.]
Strategic Outcome(s): Safety, Health and Environment.
District(s): District 1
16. Approve a resolution finding the use of the Design-Build method of contracting, as authorized by Subchapter G, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, as the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the Community Court 8th Street Municipal Building Renovation. Related to Items #12 and #13.
(Note: MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to issuance of this solicitation.)
Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All, Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
17. Authorize award of a multi-term contract with All Points Inspection Services, Inc. to provide cleaning, televising, and trenchless point repair of sanitary sewer collection system pipes throughout the City, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,050,010.
(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 goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
18. Authorize award of contracts with Community Trucking LLC and Green Dream International d/b/a GDI to provide flexible base, surface rock, and 3x5 rock, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,570,000, divided between the contractors.
(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 goods required for this solicitation, there was insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
19. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract with Texas Electric Cooperatives for the continued purchase of electric meters for use throughout the Austin Energy service area, to increase the amount by $10,000,000 and to extend the term by 18 months, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $40,000,000.
(Note: This contract 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 required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
20. Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract with Accenture LLP to provide implementation and managed services, related maintenance, and support for the Sitecore web content management solution, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $2,306,000.
(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.
21. Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Tetra Tech Inc. for post-disaster debris monitoring, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,500,000.
(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): Health and Environment.
22. Authorize negotiation and execution of three multi-term contracts with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc., CrowderGulf, LLC, and DRC Emergency Services, LLC for post-disaster debris removal, each for up to five years for a total amount not to exceed $5,000,000, divided among the contractors.
(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. However, the recommended contractors identified subcontracting opportunities).
Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
23. Ratify a contract with Techline Inc. to provide distribution steel poles, in the amount of $750,000.
(Note: This contract 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 contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
24. Authorize additional expenditures to a contract with Techline Inc. to continue providing distribution steel poles, in the amount of $3,750,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,500,000.
(Note: This contract 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 contract, there was insufficient availability of M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
25. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract with GE Energy Management Services Inc. for continued maintenance and support of the GE Smallworld Geographic Information Systems software suite, to increase the amount by $399,325 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,716,354.
(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): Government that Works for All.
26. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract with Eaton Corporation for preventative maintenance and corrective repair of the uninterruptible power supply system at Austin Energy’s System Control Center and to increase the amount by $120,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $425,000.
(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): Government that Works for All.
27. Authorize award of a contract with Nueces Farm Center d/b/a Nueces Power Equipment to provide parts, repair services, and preventive maintenance for street maintenance equipment, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,383,080.
(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 goods and services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility.
28. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Envisionware, Inc. to provide software solution for printing, reservations, and payment services, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $504,000.
(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): Government that Works for All, Culture and Lifelong Learning.
Housing and Planning
29. Approve second and third readings of an ordinance to annex the Pilot Knob MUD No. 1, Tract I; Pilot Knob MUD No. 4, Tracts J, L, and M; and Pilot Knob MUD No. 5, Tract K for limited purposes (approximately 242 acres) in southeastern Travis County, east of the intersection of East Slaughter Lane and Thaxton Road (contiguous to Council District 2). Related to Item 68. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Law
30. Approve an ordinance amending Title 2, Title 4, and Title 5 of City Code to create the Office of Civil Rights and revise education and enforcement procedures under the City’s Fair Chance Hiring, Earned Sick Time, and Non-Discrimination ordinances; to add sexual harassment as an unlawful employment practice; and creating civil and criminal penalties.
Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
31. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Jackson Walker, LLC for representation in multi-district litigation regarding Winter Storm Uri, Cause No. 2021-41903, in the 281st Judicial District, Harris County, Texas in an amount of $365,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $425,000.
Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All.
32. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Blair Leake and Wright and Greenhill, PC for representation related to Maredith Drake v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. 1:20- cv -0956-RP in the United States District Court for the Western District of
Texas in an amount of $100,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $161,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All.
33. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Mark Kosanovich of Fitzpatrick & Kosanovich, P.C., for representation related to Fabrizio Bisetti v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. 1:19- cv -00616-LY in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, in an amount of $83,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $145,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All.
34. Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services agreement with Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech, P.C. for the City’s 2021-2022 public safety labor contract negotiations in a total contract amount not to exceed $400,000.
Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
35. Approve a settlement in Yeager v. Jester, Cause No. 1:19-cv-1197-LY, in the United States Federal District Court, Western Division, Austin Texas.
Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All.
Library
36. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Austin Public Library Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20210811-001) to accept and appropriate $250,000 in grant funds from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission’s federal funder, Institute of Museum and Library Services, from the American Rescue Plan Act, for costs associated with Texas Digital Navigators, a program to develop and implement a unique Digital Navigator program to help close the digital divide in the community.
Strategic Outcome(s): Culture and Lifelong Learning; Government that Works for All.
37. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Austin Public Library Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20210811-001) to accept and appropriate $150,072 in grant funds from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission’s federal funder, Institute of Museum and Library Services, from the American Rescue Plan Act, for costs associated with Texas Supports Libraries: Understanding for All/Comprensión Por Todo, a program to support libraries that help communities respond directly to the pandemic through an equitable approach of bridging the language barriers in accessing library services and information. Strategic Outcome(s): Culture and Lifelong Learning; Government that Works for All
38. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Austin Public Library Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20210811-001) to accept and appropriate $50,000 in grant funds from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission’s federal funder, Institute of Museum and Library Services, from the American Rescue Plan Act, for costs associated with Texas Telehealth: Health for All, to obtain equipment and resources needed to facilitate a telehealth project at the library.
Strategic Outcome(s): Culture and Lifelong Learning; Government that Works for All
Parks and Recreation
39. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20210811-001) to accept and appropriate $230,000 in grant funds from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to provide funding for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Project. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Mobility, Safety, Health and Environment, Culture and Lifelong Learning, Government that Works for All.
Public Health
40. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 6 to the agreement with Travis County and the Austin/Travis County Sobriety Center Local Government Corporation to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $131,328 for the 12-month period ending September 30, 2022 and $64,150 for the 12-month period ending September 30, 2023, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $8,796,767.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Small and Minority Business Resources
41. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Front Steps, Inc to provide permanent supportive housing to disabled individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness, for a 10-month term with three 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $350,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,400,000.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
42. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 2-9A, 2-9B, 2-9C, and 2-9D extending the sunset date of the Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Transportation
43. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (D) (Table of Speed Limits) to establish a maximum speed limit of 45 miles per hour on Lakeline Boulevard from North Lake Creek Parkway to West Parmer Lane.
Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility, Safety.
District(s): District 6
44. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (D) (Table of Speed Limits) to add a portion of North Lamar Boulevard to the table of streets as having a maximum speed limit of 35 miles per hour, during certain times, for students attending Not Your Ordinary School Charter School; and provide emergency passage.
Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility, Safety.
District(s): District 7
45. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (D) (Table of Speed Limits) to increase the length of an existing school zone by 440 feet on Colony Loop Drive as having a maximum speed limit of 20 miles per hour, during certain times, for students attending Overton Elementary School; and provide for emergency passage.
Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility, Safety
District(s): District 1
Watershed Protection Department
46. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority to provide data and web hosting services for the Watershed Protection Department for a five-year term in an amount not to exceed $700,000, with five 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $140,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,400,000.
Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
Item(s) from Council
47. 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.
48. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to perform an analysis of the cost of producing housing in Austin and to identify potential options for reducing this cost.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Paige Ellis, and Council Member Gregorio Casar
49. Approve a resolution appointing a City Clerk and establishing compensation and benefits.
Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Paige Ellis, and Council Member Kathie Tovo
50. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the Festival of Lights, hosted by the Hindu Students Association of the University of Texas at Austin that was held on November 4, 2021.
Sponsors: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool
51. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to delineate the roles and responsibilities of the parties to the Onion Creek Metro Park District Consent Agreement, to provide regular updates on City websites regarding Onion Creek Metro Park (Park), to provide an update on contributions of capital improvement and bond funds and construction of Park improvements, to coordinate with the Onion Creek Metro Park District regarding bond funding for Park improvements, and to provide a report to Council regarding the status of these directives within 120 days of approval of this Resolution.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Paige Ellis, and Council Member Leslie Pool
Non-Consent
Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s) 52. Approve the calendar Year 2022 Audit Plan. Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee
Eminent Domain
53. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Burnet Road Corridor Project for the public use of constructing a shared-use path route and landscaping within the project area that will address congestion and enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, to acquire a Sidewalk, Trail and Recreational Easement of approximately 0.0271 of an acre of land (approximately 1,179 square feet), and a Temporary Construction Easement of approximately 0.0045 of an acre of land (approximately 194 square feet), being out of and a portion of the James B. Rogers Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 659, being out of Lot 1-A, Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block A, Domain Section 2 Subdivision, a subdivision of record in Document No. 200600294, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas in the amount of $123,421.00. The owner of the needed property is International Bank of Commerce, Laredo, Texas, a Texas state banking association. The property is located at 11400 Burnet Rd., Austin, Texas 78758. The general route of the project is along Burnet Road between Koenig Lane to MoPac Expressway.
Strategic Outcome(s): Safety; Mobility.
District(s): District 7
54. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Burnet Road Corridor Project for the public use of constructing a shared-use path route and landscaping within the project area that will address congestion and enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists; the acquisition of Right of Way of approximately 0.0079 of an acre of land (approximately 343 square feet) and a Temporary Construction Easement of approximately 0.0444 of an acre of land (approximately 1,933 square feet), being out of the James B. Rogers Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 659, being a portion of Lot 1-A, Amended Plat of Lot 7-A of the Resub of Lots 7, 8, & 9, Block A, Longhorn Business Park No. 2 and Lot 1, Longhorn Business Park No. 3, a subdivision of record in Book 96, Page 337, Plat Records, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas in the amount of $80,698.00. The owner of the needed property is Kramer Plaza Limited Partnership, a Texas limited partnership. The property is located at 11005 Burnet Rd., Austin, Texas 78758. The general route of the project is along Burnet Road between Koenig Lane to MoPac Expressway. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility; Safety.
District(s): District 7
10:30 AM - Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting
55. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2021/20211202-ahfc.htm)
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
56. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-8 related to cut and fill requirements and critical water quality zone development regulations for urban trails. Strategic Outcome(s): Mobility.
57. 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. Related to Items #61 and #62.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
District(s): District 1
58. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of three parking spaces at 1512 W. Koenig Lane within the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of the Hancock Branch Tributary of Shoal Creek.
District(s): District 7
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General
Nailah Sankofa- Arts funding
Sharon Blythe- City Issues
Angela Garza- Prop B
Iris Leija- About the Austin Airport ABIA
Christian Brose- Traffic in Maple Run and our attempts prevent further accidents.
Ryan Kagan- To discuss the emotional and psychological affects of children after divorce and separation.
Joell McNew- West Campus
Executive Session
59. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
60. Discuss the appointment, compensation and benefits of a City Clerk (Personnel matters -Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
2:00 PM - Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) 61. C14-2021-0033 - East 11th Street NCCD Amendment - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as the East 11th Street NCCD, within the boundaries of IH-35 Northbound frontage road between East 12th Street and the northern alley of East 7th Street; East 11th 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 11th 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. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To amend allowable building heights, floor-to-area ratios (FAR), impervious cover maximums, permitted uses, uses permitted with additional conditions, and conditional uses. Agent: City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department. This is a City of Austin initiated zoning change. City Staff: Mark Walters, 512-974-7695. Related to item #57.
District(s): District 1
62. C14-2021-0037 - East 12th Street 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. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To amend allowable building heights, floor-to-area ratios (FAR), impervious cover maximums, permitted uses, uses permitted with additional conditions, and conditional uses. Agent: City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department. This is a City of Austin initiated zoning change. City Staff: Mark Walters, 512-974-7695. Related Item #57.
District(s): District 1
63. C14-2021-0148 - Mesa Plaza Rezone - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 8012, 8014, 8016, 8018, 8020, 8022, 8024, 8028 and 8038 Mesa Drive (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning, community commercial (GR) district zoning and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: Mesa Plaza Ltd. (Rip Miller). Agent: Masterplan (Karen Wunsch). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
District(s): District 10
64. C14-2020-0121 - Holland Stone - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1105 Matthews Lane (South Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from development reserve (DR) district zoning to urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning. Owner: Bart Van Cromvoirt. Agent: Sandlin Services, LLC (Nick Sandlin). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
District(s): District 5
65. C14-2021-0153 Chalmers Avenue Redevelopment- Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1701 East 3rd Street and 207 Chalmers Avenue (Lady Bird Lake 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-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Emerald Grove Properties, LLC (Carl W. Forsythe). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
District(s): District 3
66. C14-2021-0156 - West Slaughter Lane Residences Two - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1009 and 1013 West Slaughter Lane (Slaughter Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from development reserve (DR) district zoning, limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning, and neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building (GR-MU-V) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building (GR-MU-V) combining district zoning. Owner: Nathan J. Kosta-Rodriguez; Howard and Cathy Jean Papke. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
District(s): District 5
67. C14-2021-0147 - 12117 Jekel Circle - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 12115, 12117, 12121 and 12123 Jekel Circle (Rattan Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Three-A SAC Self Storage Limited Partnership. Agent: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Amanda C. Brown). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057
District(s): District 6
68. C814-2012-0152.03 - Pilot Knob PUD - 3rd Amendment - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 7620 FM Road 1625, 8009 and 8047 Sassman Road, and two parcels near Thaxton Road and south of Sassman Road (Cottonmouth Creek Watershed; Marble Creek Watershed; North Fork Dry Creek Watershed; South Fork Dry Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To zone from unzoned to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to add five tracts of land. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. First Reading approved on November 18, 2021. Vote: 11-0. Applicant: Carma Easton, LLC (AJ Zorn). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. Contiguous to District 2. Related to Item #29.
District(s): District 2
69. C14-2021-0091- The Rhett -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1000 East Yager Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny the rezoning request. Owner/Applicant: Zydeco Development Corporation. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 1
70. C14-2021-0009 - 1725 Toomey - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1725 Toomey Road (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: Forwarded to Council without a recommendation to lack of an affirmative vote. Owner/Applicant: 1725 Toomey LLC. Agent: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Kate Clark, 512-974-1237. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning case.
District(s): District 5
Adjourn
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