City of Austin City Council met Sept. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of Austin, Texas convened in a Work Session Meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX and via Videoconference.
Mayor Adler called the Council Meeting to order at 9:15 a.m.
D. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
53. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to residential and commercial parkland dedication regulations, waiving the requirements of City Code Sections 25-1-501 (Initiation of Amendment) and 25 -1-502 (Amendment; Review) related to Planning Commission review and public hearing requirements and providing direction regarding administrative rules implementing parkland dedication Code regulations. Council Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Natasha Harper Madison, Council Member Josd 'Chito' Vela, Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria.
59. Approve an ordinance amending Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 20220817-005) related to parkland dedication fees.
Direction was given to staff to provide information the amendment has on impact to the fees, taking into consideration when assessing the fee and determine where between 0% and 25% the city needs to go. To provide a list of all the MDAs that are in progress, who would be impacted, and those that would be exempt.
66. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 to require parkland dedication for commercial developments.
67. Conduct a public hearing relating to residential parkland dedication requirements.
54. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to direct the use of Convention Center funds to restore the interior of the Castleman-Bull House for use as a Convention Center facility and to ensure that the forthcoming Palm District Plan proposes to integrate the Castleman-Bull House in a meaningful way. Council Sponsors: Council Member Kathie Tovo.
61. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Convention Center Department Operating Budget, Convention Center Capital Fund (Ordinance No. 202208 17-004) to increase the transfer out by a total of $8,000,000 and to amend the Convention Center Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 202208 17-004) to transfer in and appropriate $8,000,000 for the renovations and restoration of the interior of the Castleman-Bull House for Convention Center Use.
Direction was provided to staff to upload all Budget Q&A by Thursday, September 15,2022.
55. Approve a resolution revising the fees for the Convention Center parking garage, and directing the City Manager to include the Convention Center parking garage in the City's affordable parking program and to present information to City Council prior to or during Fiscal Year 2024 budget deliberations about parking rates and revenues at the Austin Convention Center and other City-owned garages. Council Sponsors: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Jost 'Chito' Vela, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Ann Kitchen.
60. Approve an ordinance amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 20220817-005 (City ot Austin Fee and Fine Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022-2023) to increase certain fees for the Convention Center garages near the Convention Center.
56. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify funding in the amount of S 1 14,775 in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 to reinstate the license plate reader program at the Austin Police Department, include funding in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget for continuation of the program, return to Council with any necessary actions for Council to appropriate the funding for this purpose, re-evaluate and implement appropriate changes to the former policy on license plate readers, and work with the Office of the Police Oversight and coordinate community input sessions related to the policy. Council Sponsors: Council Member Mackenzie Kelly. Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Paige Ellis.
29. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the University ot Texas at Austin for the Austin Police Department to provide assistance in the planning and execution of street closures and related activities for parades, protests, sporting, and other special events, in an amount not to exceed S900,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
33. Authorize negotiation and execution ofAmendment No. 7 to an interlocal agreement with Austin-Travis County and the Sobriety Center Local Government Corporation for the operation and management of the Sobering Center, to add funding in an amount not to exceed S67,178 for the term beginning October 1, 2022, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed S8,863,945. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
57. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20220817-005 to set the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Power Supply Adjustments, Community Benefit Charges, and Regulatory Charges for Austin Energy customers, and make corresponding amendments to the Austin Energy Fiscal Year 2022-23 operating budget in Ordinance No. 20220817-004 (Suggested date: Thursday, September 29,2022, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701). Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
The Mayor recessed the meeting to go into Executive Session at 1:24 p.m.
E. 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.
El. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits, for the City Clerk (Personnel matters -Section 551.074 of the Government Code). Conducted
E2. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits, for the City Auditor (Personnel matters -Section 551.074 of the Government Code). Conducted
E3. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits, for the Municipal Court Clerk (Personnel matters -Section 551.074 of the Government Code). Conducted
93. Discuss legal issues related to short-term rental regulations. (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Government Code). Conducted
Executive Session ended and the Mayor reconvened the meeting at 3:52 p.m.
D. COUNCIL DISCUSSION CONTINUED
90. Approve a resolution relating to the development of a regulating plan for the South Central Waterfront District. Council Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Josd 'Chito' Vela.
86. Approve the ordinance to enact an "Austin Police Oversight Act" that will strengthen the oversight of Austin police and encourage accountability for officer misconduct and brutality.
87. Approve an ordinance ordering a special municipal election to be held on May 6,2023, to submit to the voters a proposed citizen-initiated ordinance. certified sufficient on September 7,2022, to enact an "Austin Police Oversight Act" that will strengthen the oversight of Austin police and encourage accountability for officer misconduct and brutality; providing for the conduct of the special election; and authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election.
91. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager regarding compensation and benefits for Austin Police Department Police Officers if Council places a petition initiative known as the Austin Police Oversight Act on the May 2023 ballot. Council Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, Council Member Josd 'Chito' Vela, Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria.
Mayor Adler adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m. without objection.
The minutes were approved on this the 13th day of October 2022 on Council Member Fuentes' motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
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