City of Austin City Council met April 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The following represents the actions taken by the Austin City Council in the order they occurred during the meeting. While the minutes are not in sequential order, all agenda items were discussed. The City Council of Austin, Texas, convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX and via videoconference.
Watson called the Council Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Council Member Harper Madison appeared via videoconference.
PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation -Austin Small Business Week -To be presented by Mayor Kirk Watson and to be accepted by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the Economic Development Department
Proclamation Nueces Mosque Day -To be presented by Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri
Proclamation PowerTalk 21 Day To be presented by Council Member Alison Alter and to be accepted by representatives from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
Proclamation -Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month -To be presented by Council Member Alison Alter and to be accepted by SAFE Austin
Proclamation -National Crime Victims' Rights Week To be presented by Council Member Vanessa Fuentes
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special called of April 6,2023, work session of April 11,2023, and regular meeting of April 13,2023.
The motion to approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special called meeting of April 6,2023, work session of April 11, 2023, and regular meeting of April 13, 2023, was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
2. Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Texas County & District Retirement System for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 901 South Mopac Expressway Service Road, in an amount not to exceed $163,620. District(s) Affected: District 8. April 10, 2023- Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Hopkins and Ferchill absent and one vacancy. April 18,2023- Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Chavarria and Harmon absent and two vacancies.
The motion approving issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Texas County & District Retirement System was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
3. Authorize issuance of rebates for multifamily and commercial customer energy efficiency measures by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the aggregate amounts of $2,650,000 for multifamily programs and $3,350,000 for commercial programs, for a total combined amount not to exceed $6,000,000, including ratification of $2,850,844 in rebates already issued in the current fiscal year. April 10, 2023- Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Hopkins, Ferchill absent and one vacancy. April 18, 2023- Was not recommended by the Resource Management Commission on a 3-3 vote, with Commissioners Carugati, Gary, and Stone voting against, Commissioners Chavarria and Harmon absent and two vacancies.
The motion authorizing issuance of rebates for multifamily and commercial customer energy efficiency measures by Austin Energy was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
4. Authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Kellam Land Investments, LP for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $3,415,500 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 4811R that will provide water service to a proposed multifamily development located at 4811 Kellam Road. April 19,2023 -Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7- 0 vote with three absences and one vacancy.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Kellam Land Investments, LP was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
5. Authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Kellam Land Investments, LP for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $8,804,515 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater lift station, force main, and gravity wastewater mains and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 4812R that will provide wastewater service to a proposed multifamily development located at 4811 Kellam Road.
Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote with three absences and one vacancy.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Kellam Land Investments, LP was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
6. Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 20220915-087 and 20230209-074 ordering the May 6,2023 special municipal elections, to repeal and replace Exhibit A regarding early voting; add Exhibit B, containing the English and Spanish versions of the ordinances calling the elections and establishing ballot language, including Ordinance No. 20230209-076 which amended the ballot language contained in Ordinance No. 20220915-087,add Exhibits C and D, containing election day and early voting polling places; add Exhibit E containing the executed contracts for election services and executed joint election agreements; add Exhibits F, G, and H listing election day judges, central counting station staff, and early voting ballot board members: and declaring an emergency
Ordinance No. 20230420-006 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
7. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-20 (Special Events) relating to special events application review, notification requirements and use of sound equipment, amending City Code Chapter 14-8 (Temporary Street Closure for Non-Construction Use) to modify requirements for a closure permit, requiring post special event reporting, and creating an offense.
Ordinance No. 20230420-007 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
8. Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of public improvement bonds to be issued for affordable housing expenditures in the amount of $350,000,000. Related to Item #18.
Resolution No. 20230420-008 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
Item 9 was pulled for discussion.
10. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for license plate reader camera systems and services with Insight Public Sector, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed S 1,090,000. [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 certified M/WBEs. therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
This item was postposed to May 18, 2023, on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
11. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for data sharing software, including implementation and maintenance services, with Geonexus Technologies LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $470,000. 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]
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Geonexus Technologies LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
12. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for a digital platform for media streaming with Midwest Tape LLC dba Midwest Tape, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,600,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt fi-om the City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Midwest Tape LLC doing business as Midwest Tape was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
13. Authorize execution of a contract for courier services with Ralph Riojas d/b/a Ralph Riojas Enterprises, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed S865,000. [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]. The motion authorizing execution of a contract with Ralph Riojas doing business as Ralph Riojas Enterprises was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
14. Authorize an amendment to a contract for the Miscellaneous Streets Slurry Seal and Fog Seal project with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. to increase the amount by S 1,939,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $10,000,000. [Note: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 5.90% MBE andl.12%WBE].
The motion authorizing an amendment to a contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
15. Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract for Axon Fleet 3 products and services with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for up to 10 years for a total contract amount not to exceed Sl 7,500,000. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
This item was withdrawn and replaced with Item 16.
16. Ratify a contract for Axon Fleet 3 products and services with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the initial three-year term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,163,820, and prospectively authorize the remaining optional extensions for up to seven additional years, at an amount not to exceed S 14,336,180. [Note: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-90 (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program): therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion ratifying a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
17. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Service Agreement with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation by increasing funding to the Austin Transit Partnership Grant Fund by $34,000,000, the 2022 General Obligation Bond Fund by $45,000,000, and the Housing Trust Fund by S920,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $114,807,251.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Service Agreement with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
18. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Housing and Planning Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to increase appropriations by $350,000,000 for affordable housing. Related to item #8.
Ordinance No. 20230420-018 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
19. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a legal services agreement with Jackson Walker LLP for legal services related to City of Austin vs. SFC Software Factory, LLC, Condemnation Proceeding filed in the Probate Court No. 1, Travis County in the amount of $140,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $240,000.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to a legal services agreement with Jackson Walker LLP was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
20. Approve an ordinance to repeal and replace Ordinance No. 20221208-050 to authorize negotiation and execution of an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the design and construction of transportation and mobility improvements along the proposed Mokan Trail from North Pleasant Valley Road to Springdale Road: accepting grant funds; amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Public Works Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No, 20220817- 004) and the Public Works Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to transfer in and appropriate S 1,000,000 for design and construction of this project; and authorizing a twenty percent funding match from the City, including any cost overruns. Ordinance No. 20230420-020 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
21. Authorize the negotiation and execution of a community facilities agreement, for public stormdrain infrastructure improvements, with Vega Avenue Phase II Owner LP, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a community facilities agreement with Vega Avenue Phase II Owner LP was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
22. 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 item was withdrawn and replaced with Item 44.
23. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore possible Code amendments, safety standards, and other regulations to improve organization and management infrastructure for shared micro-mobility devices. Council Sponsors: Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Mayor Kirk Watson.
Withdrawn.
24. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a plan and implementation schedule to transition the City to sustainable low-embodied-carbon concrete. Council Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Jose Velasquez.
Resolution No. 20230420-024 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
25. Approve a resolution urging Congress to enact a multiyear reauthorization of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, supporting robust annual funding, and calling on the Texas House delegation to cosponsor federal House of Representatives' bill HR 1520. Council Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela.
Resolution No. 20230420-025 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
26. Approve a resolution initiating site-specific variances and amendments to City Code Title 25, including Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as necessary to allow for completion of the Little Bear Aquifer Recharge Enhancement Project, located within the Barton Springs Zone. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Alison Alter.
Resolution No. 20230420-026 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
ITEMS TO SET PUBLIC HEARINGS
27. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to update the ASMP and to adopt the Urban Trails Plan, Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan; and Bicycle Plan. (Suggested date: May 18, 2023, Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas).
Withdrawn.
28. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance relating to the voluntary, full-purpose annexation of approximately 11.9 acres located in Travis County at 10701 Dessau Road, and to ratify an agreement with the owner of the land for the provision of services. Case number: C7a-2022-0012. The property is in Austin limited purpose jurisdiction in Council District 1. (Suggested date: May 18, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
The public hearing was set for May 18,2023, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
29. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Section 25-2-582 (Commercial Highway (CH) District Regulations) to allow a planned development area combining district to modify commercial highway district regulations and waiving the requirements of City Code Section 2-1-207 (Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee) related to Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee review. (Suggested date and location: Thursday, May 18,2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701.) The public hearing was set for May 18,2023, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
AGENDA ADDENDUM
41. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for a log data observability platform with Freeit Data Solutions, Inc., for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $750,000. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-90 (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities: therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
This item was postponed to May 4,2023, on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
42. Approve an ordinance amending Exhibit A to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City of Austin Fee and Fine Ordinance (Ordinance No. 20220817-005) to add a fee for police commanders for reimbursed special events, amend a fee and add a fee for emergency communications dispatchers, and add four fees for reimbursed special events requesting forty or more sworn personnel.
This item was postponed to May 18, 2023, on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
43. Approve a resolution authorizing the submittal of transportation and park related improvement projects to the Williamson County Citizen's Bond Committee for possible inclusion in a November 2023 Williamson County Road and park bond election. District(s) Affected: District 6.
Resolution No. 20230418-043 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
44. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations; removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws and approve an ordinance waiving Subsections (B) and (C) of City Code Section 2-1-22 (Membership Term and Limitation) for the individuals specified in the ordinance.
Ordinance No. 20230418-044 and the following appointments and waivers were approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
Approve a waiver of the residency requirement in Section 2-1-21 of the City Code for the service of William Dahlstrom on the Commission on Veterans Affairs.
ITEAI REFERRED FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEE
30. Approve a resolution to reappoint Kevin Mullen as a Commissioner and designate Andy Mormon as Chair for the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Council Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
Resolution No. 20230420-030 was approved on Council Member Alison Alter's motion, Council Member Pool's second without objection.
EMINENT DOMAIN
Items 31 and 32 were acted on in one combined motion.
31. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the DIST9 INF8 Parkland Trail Project, for the public use of constructing sidewalk, trail and recreational improvements providing public connectivity to parks along West Bouldin Creek requiring the acquisition of a Sidewalk, Trail and Recreational Easement, consisting of approximately 0.2218 acres of land out of a portion of Lot 5 of The Maufrais Subdivision, a subdivision of record in Volume 90, Page 90, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, described in a deed to Temple Square Center Ltd., recorded in Document No. 2001096152, Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at S210,699, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner's award. The owner of the needed property is Temple Center Square, Ltd. The property is located at 1509 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78704. The general route of this project is along Union Pacific Railroad, from Evergreen Avenue to West Gibson Street, on the west side of the railroad and east of South Lamar Boulevard. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Resolution No. 20230420-031 was approved on Council Member Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Vela's second without objection.
32. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Red Line Trail Walnut Creek Trail to Braker Lane Project for the public use of constructing sidewalk, trail, and recreational improvements requiring the acquisition of a sidewalk, trail and recreational easement consisting of two parts collectively comprising approximately a 0.0125 acre (546 square feet) easement located in the James Rogers Survey. Abstract No. 659, Travis County, Texas, and being a part of Lot lA, Block A, Resubdivision of Braker at Burnet Section Three, recorded in Document No. 199900250 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, and as described in a deed to GREF Copeland, LP, in Document No. 2021230024, of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at S7,521, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners' award. The owner of the needed property is GREF Copeland LP. The property is located at 2511 West Braker Lane, Austin, Texas 78758. The general route of this project is from West Braker Lane to the Northern Walnut Creek Trail along the Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority Red Line Metrorail, Travis County, Texas. District(s) Affected: District 4, District 7.
Resolution No. 20230420-032 was approved on Council Member Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Vela's second 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.
35. Discuss legal issues related to City of Austin 2023 labor contract negotiations (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). Withdrawn.
45. Discuss legal issues related to Project Connect (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
Withdrawn.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
9. Authorize an amendment to a contract for construction services for the Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization project with Hensel Phelps Construction Co., to increase the amount by S89,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $135,000,000. [Note: This amendment will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Procurement Program) and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 0.00% DBE]. District(s) Affected: District 2. April 12, 2023- Recommended by the Airport Advisory Commission on a 8-0-0-2 vote, with Commissioners Owens and Hendricks absent.
The motion authorizing an amendment to a contract for construction services with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. was approved on Council member Vela s motion, Council Member Fuentes' second without objection.
PUBLIC HEARING AND POSSIBLE ACTION
47. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance releasing approximately 48 acres of Austin's extraterritorial jurisdiction near 15416 Littig Road, adjacent to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Manor, Texas. Case number: CETJ-2022-0002.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20230418-047 was approved on Council Member Pool's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis' second without objection.
AUSTIN HOUSING AND FINANCE CORPORATION MEETING
Watson recessed the Council Meeting and called the Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to order at 10:33 a.m. See separate minutes.
33. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2023/20230420-ahfc.htm).
AUSTIN HOUSING PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION MEETING
Watson recessed the Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation and called the Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation to order at 10:37 a.m. See separate minutes.
34. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHPFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHPFC agenda is temporarily located at https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2023/20230420- ahpfc.htm).
Mayor Pro Tem Ellis reconvened the Council Meeting at 12:02 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL
Silver Whitemountain- Continuation of real life movies. -Present.
Nailah Sankofa- Black Arts Issues and Transportation -Not present.
Ruben Rivera-Clemente Sr - FOR NOW STILL MORE POLICE HARRASMENT - Present.
Jordan King- Police support -Present.
LIVE MUSIC
Micah Shalom and the Babylonians
Watson recessed the meeting at 12: 13 p.m. without objection.
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 2:00 p.m.
ZONING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENTS
36. C 14H-2022-0176 -Broken Spoke - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3201 South Lamar Boulevard (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from commercial services CCS) to commercial services-historic landmark (CS-H) combining district zoning per Council Resolution No. 20221103-081. Staff Recommendation: To rezone building footprint from commercial services (CS) to commercial services-historic landmark CCS-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To rezone from commercial services CCS) to commercial services historic landmark CCS-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed April 25,2023. Owners: Annetta White (business); HLLC CWS 704 SPE LLC (land). Applicant: City of Austin Historic Preservation Office (Council-initiated). City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727. District(s) Affected: District 5.
This item was postponed to May 18,2023, at the request of Staff on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis' second without objection.
37. NPA-2022-0009.01 - 1007 and 1021 East 7th Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 011213-41, the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan and Ordinance No. 20081211-082 the Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to allow a base maximum building height of 90 feet on property locally known as 1007 and 1021 East 7th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant a base maximum building height of 90 feet. Owner/Applicant: 1007 East 7th Street (Austin) Owner, L.P. and 1021 East 7th Street (Austin) Owner, L.P. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to May 18, 2023, at the request of Staff on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis' second without objection.
38. 014-2022-0149 - 1007 and 1021 East 7th Street -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1007 and 1021 East 7th Street (Waller Creek - Urban Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from transit oriented development -neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning to transit oriented development -neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant transit oriented development -neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: 1007 East 7th Street (Austin) Owner, L.P. and 1021 East 7th Street (Austin) Owner, L.P. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Joi Hardin, Planning Department, 512-974-1617. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Withdrawn from the agenda and will be placed on the May 18,2023 Council Agenda to correspond with the zoning notice.
39. C 14-2022-0168 -Jollyville Oak Liquor Cabinet -Approve second and third readings oi an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 12029 and 12041 Jollyville Road (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office (LO) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. First Reading approved commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning on March 23,2023. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Raju Malik and Sandeep Kaur. Agent: Husch Blackwell LLP (Micah King). City Staff: Sheni Sirwaitis, Planning Department, 5 12-974-3057, District(s) Affected: District 10.
Ordinance No. 20230418-039 for commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1- CO) combining district zoning was approved with the following amendment on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis' second without objection.
The amendment was to add the following conditional overlay to Part 2: "Except for side yard and rear yard setbacks of the Property, development of the Property must comply with Neighborhood Commercial (LR) site development regulations. 9,
48. C 14-2022-0076 - 3100 Guadalupe St -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3100 Guadalupe Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on April 13, 2023. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: Leigh Family Trust (Alice G. Kaspar, Trustee), Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this zoning request. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Ordinance No. 20230418-048 for commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis' second without objection.
49. C 14-2022-0040 -Pioneer Hill Plaza -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 10017 1/2 Dessau Road and 1501 1/2 Arborside Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from multifamily residence medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning to general commercial services CCS) district zoning. Staff and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Continental Homes of Texas (John Sparrow). Applicant: Doan & Associates (Julie Doan). City Staff: Joi Harden, Planning Department, 5 12-974-1617. District(s) Affected: District 1.
This item was postponed to May 18, 2023, at the request of the Applicant on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis' second without objection.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS
46. C 14-2022-0203 - Riverside and Vargas - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6610 East Riverside Drive (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict) district zoning and East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Neighborhood Mixed Use Subdistrict) district zoning to East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict) district zoning, and to amend Figure 1 -6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the entire lot in the Hub boundary, to amend Figure 1 -7 (East Riverside Corridor Height Map) to designate the entire lot as 60 feet for an allowable height, and to amend Figure 1 -8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map) to increase the maximum building height up to 120 feet through participation in a development bonus program. First Reading approved on March 9,2023. Vote: 9-0. Council Members Fuentes, and Harper-Madison off the dais. Second Reading approved on April 13, 2023. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: East Riverside Drive UP, LLC (Shawn A.J. Gross). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Ordinance No. 20230418-046 for East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict) district zoning, and to amend Figure 1-6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the entire lot in the Hub boundary, to amend Figure 1-7 (East Riverside Corridor Height Map) to designate the entire lot as 60 feet for an allowable height, and to amend Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map) to increase the maximum building height up to 120 feet through participation in a development bonus program was approved on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis' second without objection.
DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED
40. C 14-2023-0006 -Wynne Lane Single Family -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7500 Wynne Lane. Applicant Request: To rezone from mobile home residence (MH) district zoning to family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Staff and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Jon Conner. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Ricky Barba, Planning Department, 512-974-7740. District(s) Affected: District 5.
This item was postponed to May 4,2023, on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second without objection.
Watson adjourned the meeting at 2:19 p.m. without objection.
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