City of Austin City Council met July 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
City Council Work Session
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.
A. Pre-Selected Agenda Items
B. Briefings
B1. Update on Council Resolution No. 20230608-083 regarding shelter capacity and navigation services.
C. Council Items of Interest
D. Council Discussion
E. Executive Session
E1. Discuss legal issues related to Texas House Bill 2127 (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
E2. Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in two parcels located at 1215 Red River Street and 606 East 12th Street in Austin Texas, known as the HealthSouth site. (Real property - Section 551.072 of the Government Code).
Adjourn
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of May 30, 2023, regular meeting of June 1, 2023, special called of June 6, 2023, work session of June 6, 2023, and regular meeting of June 8, 2023.
Austin Energy
2. Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the required relocation and adjustments of existing Austin Energy electric facilities along US 290 and SH 71 under the Oak Hill Parkway project for a total estimated cost of $5,527,002.36, plus any cost overruns.
3. Approve payment of a capacity-based incentive to Bethany Lutheran Church for the installation of solar electric systems on its facility located at 3701 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin, TX 78749, in an amount not to exceed $250,260.
District(s): District 8
4. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority and the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation for construction projects involving jointly owned transmission infrastructure projects, in an amount not to exceed $24,000,000.
District(s): District 7
Austin Water
5. Authorize negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board for a 20-year low-interest loan in the amount of $18,000,000 through the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for the implementation of Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure program.
6. Approve Service Extension Request No. 5172 for wastewater service to a 35.72-acre tract located at 8352 W. US 290 Hwy. within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s limited purpose jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area.
7. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the cost reimbursement agreement with Pulte Group to increase the amount of the City’s cost reimbursement for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater lift station, force main, and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 3986R3 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed-use development located at 5601 Durango Pass in the amount of $1,258,285 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $4,040,310.
8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Stone Oak Investments LP. for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $346,150.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5625 that will provide water service to a proposed commercial development located at 5800 Ross Rd. Aviation
9. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Aviation Department Operating Budget Airport Capital Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to increase transfers out by $88,000,000 and amending the Aviation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to transfer in and appropriate $88,000,000 for the payment of the settlement to Lonestar Holdings, LLC.
Building Services
10. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Austin Energy Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to decrease transfers out by $10,000,000 to the General Fund and increase transfers out by $10,000,000 to the Building Services Capital Budget; and amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Building Services Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to transfer in $10,000,000 from the Austin Energy Fund and increase appropriations by $16,100,000 to purchase generators and improve related facility infrastructure for emergency back-up power purposes. Related to Item #23.
Capital Delivery Services
11. Approve a resolution appointing John Langmore to the position of Community Expert Director representing the finance nominee to the Austin Transit Partnership Board of Directors to serve through January 2025.
Convention Center
12. Approve the draft service plan and draft petition language for the creation of a proposed Austin Tourism Public Improvement District.
Economic Development Department
13. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to provide training and coaching for cooperatively owned businesses, for a term of three-years in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00.
14. Approve the First Amendment to the articles of incorporation of the Mueller Local Government Corporation for a technical correction.
15. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Dixie Friend Gay for artwork for the Longhorn Dam Wishbone Bridge Art in Public Places project., in an amount not to exceed $190,000.
16. Approve a resolution to revise the guidelines for the Austin City Hall Artists’ Exhibition Program and to transfer administration of the program from the Economic Development Department to the Austin Public Library.
17. Approve a resolution replacing Matias Segura with Jeremy Striffler as the primary education nominee from the Austin Independent School District to the board of directors for the Austin Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors; and replacing Kellee Coleman with Amanda Jasso as City of Austin Equity Office nominee.
Emergency Medical Services
18. Approve third reading of an ordinance renewing a non-emergency medical transfer franchise for Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. under City Code Chapter 10-2. (The public hearing for this item was held and closed on May 18, 2023).
Financial Services
19. Approve on first reading an ordinance granting Google Fiber Texas LLC, a non-exclusive franchise agreement to use the public right-of-way for the construction, operation and maintenance of fiber optic facilities to deliver broadband services.
20. Approve a resolution adopting the preliminary Service and Assessment Plan and proposed assessment roll for the Whisper Valley Public Improvement District (Improvement Area #3) and authorizing the negotiation and execution of a Whisper Valley Public Improvement District Acquisition and Reimbursement Agreement Improvement Area #3. Related to Item #138.
District(s): District 1
21. Approve an ordinance approving the Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District 2023 Annual Service Plan Update and declaring an emergency.
District(s): District 5
22. Approve an ordinance approving the Indian Hills Public Improvement District 2023 Annual Service Plan Update and declaring an emergency.
District(s): District 1
23. Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin’s official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of certificates of obligation to be issued for expenditures in the total amount of $6,100,000 to purchase generators and improve related facility infrastructure for emergency back-up power purposes. Related to Item #10.
24. Approve negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Government Finance Officers Association for the City’s participation in the Putting Assets to Work Initiative in an amount not to exceed $175,000.
Financial Services- Contracts
25. Authorize execution of a contract for 145kv metering current transformers with KBS Electrical Distributors Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $750,000.
[Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
26. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for mobile demineralizer rental and water treatment parts with MPW Industrial Services Group Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $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 goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
27. Authorize execution of three contracts for design and fabrication of distribution steel poles with KBS Electrical Distributors Inc., Techline Inc., and Texas Electric Cooperatives, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $15,500,000, divided among the contractors.
[Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
28. Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for residential, multifamily, and commercial inspection and energy services with CLEAResult Consulting, Inc., Philip Adrian Wistner Jr. d/b/a Diamond Head Inspection Services, LLC, and French Ventures, LLC, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $1,800,000, 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].
29. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for substation communication hardware, software maintenance, installation, and training services with Grid Solutions (US) LLC, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $700,000.
[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].
30. Authorize execution of a contract for original equipment manufacturer parts, aftermarket parts, and repair services for City-owned sludge trailers with Longhorn International Trucks Ltd d/b/a Kyrish Truck Centers, Kyrish Truck Centers of Austin, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $925,000.
[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 goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
31. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for aftermarket parts and automotive filters for City-owned light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles with Advance Stores Company Inc. d/b/a Carquest Auto Parts or Advance Auto Parts, for up to five years for a total contact amount not to exceed $5,153,285.
[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 required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
32. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for an overhauled helicopter engine with Safran Helicopter Engines USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $956,746.
[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].
33. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for password management software licensing, maintenance, and support with CDW LLC d/b/a CDW Government LLC, CDW Government, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $831,000.
[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].
34. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for audio/visual and rigging services with Freeman Decorating Co. d/b/a Freeman, for up to five years for a total estimated revenue of $2,000,000.
[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].
35. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for one unmanned robotic vehicle with ICOR Technology Inc. in the amount of $211,376.
[Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
36. Authorize execution of a contract for Type 1L hydraulic cement with Capitol Aggregates Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.
[Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
37. Authorize execution of a contract for traffic signal and school zone beacon backup batteries with Kinetics Motorwerks LLC, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $930,000.
[Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
38. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for pest control services with WorkQuest, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000.
[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 services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
39. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for automated external defibrillators, accessories, and supplies with SafetyMed, LLC, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,490,000.
[Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
40. Authorize negotiation and execution of eight contracts for installation and related services of furniture and manufactured products from Haworth, Inc.; Herman Miller, Inc.; The Hon Company; Knoll; Steelcase, Inc.; Southern Aluminum Manufacturing Acquisition, Inc.; National Office Furniture; SitOnIt; and Trendway Corporation; with AFMA, Inc. d/b/a Core Office Interiors; Workplace Resources LLC d/b/a Alfred Williams and Company; McCoy-Rockford, Inc. d/b/a Rockford Business Interiors, Inc.; Furniture Marketing Group, Inc.; Facilities Resource, Inc.; Shelton-Keller Group, Inc. d/b/a SKG; Southern Aluminum Manufacturing Acquisition, Inc.; and Bret Broussard, Inc. d/b/a Broussard Group; each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $34,000,000, divided among the contractors.
[Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
41.Authorize amendments to seven contracts for continued services to support the execution of economic development initiatives tied to specific reposition properties consulting with Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.; Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.; Hayat Brown LLC; HR&A Advisors, Inc.; Hunden Strategic Partners; Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Robert Charles Lesser & Co, LLC d/b/a RCLCO; and The Concourse Group; to increase the amount by $2,800,000 for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $3,600,000, divided among the contractors.
[Note: These contracts were reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for these contracts, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
42. Authorize negotiation and execution of nine contracts for executive recruitment services with 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.; Mosaic Public Partners LLC, POLIHIRE Strategy Corp.; Ralph Andersen & Associates; Lincoln Leadership Advisors LLC; Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. d/b/a Raftelis; ZRG Partners, LLC; GovHR USA LLC d/b/a GovHR USA LLC; and Baker Tilly US, LLP d/b/a Baker Tilly US, LLP; or one of the other qualified offerors, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $2,500,000, 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 no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
43. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for rifle resistant body armor plates with GT Distributors Inc. d/b/a GT Distributors-Austin in an amount not to exceed of $177,386.
[Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
44. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for project management software, licensing, maintenance, and support with Dell Marketing LP, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,159,215.
[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].
45. Authorize execution of a contract for the George Washington Carver Museum - Theater and Accessibility Improvements project with R.S. Ellis, Inc. d/b/a Southwest Corporation, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,335,632.
[Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 0.61% MBE and 0.35% WBE participation].
District(s): District 1
46.Authorize an amendment to a contract for engineering services for the corridor improvements project with HDR Engineering, Inc., to increase the amount by $3,500,000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $73,500,000.
[Note: This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 13.92% MBE and 12.54% WBE].
47. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for the installation of a natural gas pipeline and service connection to the Great Hills Lift Station, in coordination with the Great Hills Lift Station Improvements project, with Texas Gas Service, for a total contract amount not to exceed $258,056.
[Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
District(s): District 6
48. Authorize negotiation and execution of five contracts for engineering services for the 2023 Local Mobility Sidewalk, Bikeway, and Urban Trails Field Engineering Rotation List with MWM DesignGroup Inc., RPS Infrastructure Inc., HDR Engineering Inc., Civilitude LLC, and Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers Inc., for a total contral amount not to exceed
$24,000,000, divided among the firms.
[Note: These contracts 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 8.44% MBE and 3.55% WBE participation].
49. Approve a resolution finding the use of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of contracting, as authorized by Subchapter D, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the McNeil Drive Water Transmission Main project.
(Note: MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to issuance of this solicitation).
50. Authorize execution of a contract for the Motheral Drive Site Improvements project with Majestic Services, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $905,792.
[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 54.85% MBE and 23.63% WBE participation].
District(s): District 4
51. Authorize execution of a contract for the South Tarrytown Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,979,530.
[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 85.58% MBE and 1.05% WBE participation].
District(s): District 10
52. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for cameras and accessories for crime scenes with B & H Foto & Electronics Corp. d/b/a B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio for a term of six months in an amount not to exceed $78,930.
[Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
53. Authorize execution of a contract for original equipment manufacturer parts and repair services for Cummins diesel engines with Doggett Freightliner of South Texas, LLC d/b/a Freightliner of Austin, a local bidder that offers the City the best combination of contract price and additional economic development opportunities including the employment of residents and increased tax revenue, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,253,000.
[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 goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
54. Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for a capacity building and technical assistance program with Woolard Nichols and Associates, Mission Capital, and Blue Sky Incubators LLC d/b/a Blue Sky Partners, each for up to two years for total contract amounts not to exceed $300,000, 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 no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
55. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for organizational development of cybersecurity teams with DuFresne Solutions Group LLC, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $442,000.
[Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (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].
56. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for hosted software for valuing, simulating, and managing Austin Energy’s energy portfolio with Ascend Analytics LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,320,000.
[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].
57. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for subscription and support services for the electric vehicle charging station network with ChargePoint, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,100,000.
[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].
58. Authorize amendments to three contracts for gas turbine maintenance with MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH d/b/a MTU Maintenance, Transcanada Turbines Inc. d/b/a Transcanada Turbines Ltd, and Wood Group Pratt & Whitney Industrial Turbine Services LLC, to increase the amount by $11,000,000 and to extend the term by one year for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $45,000,000, divided among the contractors.
[Note: These contracts were reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for these contracts, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
59. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for Infoblox products, maintenance, and services with CDW LLC d/b/a CDW Government LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,050,000.
[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 goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
60. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for I Belong in Austin program administration with El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $17,800,000.
[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].
61. Authorize negotiation and execution of contract for maintenance and support services for the automated fingerprint identification system with Thales DIS USA, Inc., for a term of two years in an amount not to exceed $280,000.
[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].
62.Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for upgrades and licenses for test benches with OW Investors LLC d/b/a MARS Company, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $476,831.
[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].
63. Authorize execution of a contract for siloxane removal and replacement media with Karbonous, Inc., for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $460,000.
[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 goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
64. Authorize execution of a contract for a gas chromatograph-mass spectrophotometer and related services with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc. in an amount not to exceed $130,000.
[Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
65. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for original equipment manufacturer parts and repair services of IBAK equipment with Essential Equipment, LLC d/b/a Essential Equipment, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $620,000.
[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].
66. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for Wet Well Wizard systems and installation with Construction Product Marketing, LLC d/b/a CPM Pipelines, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $775,000.
[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].
67. Authorize execution of a contract for sludge pumping and lift station (wet well) cleaning with Wastewater Transport Services, LLC, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $6,400,000.
[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].
68.Authorize execution of a contract for SulfaTreat 410 CHP with Carbon Activated Corporation, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
[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 goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
69. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for technology research and consulting services with Gartner Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $17,000,000.
[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].
70. Authorize additional contingency to a contract for the Rosedale North Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Phase 2 project with Underground Water Solutions Company, to increase the amount by $354,500 for a revised total amount not to exceed $3,470,969.
(Note: This request is for additional contingency only. MBE/WBE goals will be established if a change order is requested).
District(s): District 7
71. Authorize execution of four contracts for homeless encampment cleanup and related services with Enterprise Professional Services, Inc. d/b/a EPSI, I.C.C.S. LLC d/b/a ICCS Academy, Stacey Roberta Gayer d/b/a Kyle Lawn Works, and The Other Ones Foundation, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $20,000,000, 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 no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, a recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities].
72. Authorize execution of a contract for 2024 Waterline On-Call Services with PGC General Contractors, LLC, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,000,000.
[Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievement of Good Faith Efforts with 6.98% MBE and 1.32% WBE participation].
Financial Services - Real Estate
73. Approve a resolution finding the property located at 6909 Ryan Drive, Austin, Texas 78747, is no longer needed for the maintenance and continued operation of the electric utility and that selling the property will not prevent the City from complying with the conditions of any revenue bond covenants, and authorizing negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell the property to the Austin Housing Finance Corporation, for $3,000,000.
District(s): District 7
74.Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Emergency Temporary Occupancy Agreement with DBG Austin South, LLC (d/b/a La Quinta Inn), located at 4200 South I-35 Austin, Texas, 78745 to increase the total contract amount by $88,268, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,330,183.
District(s): District 3; District 9
75. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a wastewater easement of approximately 0.047 acres of land (2,030 square feet) and a temporary working space easement of 0.286 acres of land (12,465 square feet), both out of a 0.64 acre tract generally located at 5301 Wasson Road, from Arthur S. Ruiz and Marsha L. Ruiz, in an amount not to exceed $125,759, including closing costs.
District(s): District 3
76. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple approximately 0.055 acres (2,381 square feet) of land generally located at 4607 Goliad Lane, from L. Phillips Investments GP, LLC in an amount not to exceed $94,700, including closing costs.
District(s): District 3
77. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple approximately 0.200 acres (8,660 square feet) generally located at 4605 Goliad Lane, from Pamela Ann Lynn in an amount not to exceed $269,000, including closing costs.
District(s): District 3
78. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to extend a temporary working space easement for an approximately 0.048 acre tract of land (2,098 square feet) generally located at 2203 Thornton Road, Unit B, Austin, Texas 78704, from The Greystone Creek Owners’ Association, Inc., also known as Greystone Creek Owners’ Association, in an amount not to exceed $71,000, including closing costs.
District(s): District 5
79. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple approximately 0.1566 acres (6,822 square feet) generally located at 11601 Dragoon Drive, Austin, Texas from Continental Homes of Texas, L.P., for a total amount not to exceed $152,591, including closing costs.
District(s): District 1
80. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple approximately 1.19 acres (51,623 square feet), generally located at the corner of Dragoon Drive and Overlord Lane, Austin, Texas, and extending west towards Church Canyon Drive, from Continental Homes of Texas, L.P., for a total amount not to exceed $94,939, including closing costs.
District(s): District 1
81. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple approximately 0.1654 acres (7,205 square feet) generally located at 11603 Dragoon Drive, Austin, Texas, from Continental Homes of Texas, L.P., for a total amount not to exceed $159,905, including closing costs.
District(s): District 1
82. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a wastewater easement of 2.452 acres of land (106,792 square feet), and a temporary working space easement of 0.603 acres of land (26,262 square feet) generally located at 829 Bastrop Highway, from Bruce Evan Anton and Ann Francis Anton, Trustees of the ABE TRUST, for a total amount not to exceed $362,231, including closing costs.
District(s): District 1
83. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a wastewater easement, consisting of an approximately 1.480 acre tract of land (64,457 square feet), and a temporary working space easement, consisting of an approximately 0.370 acre tract of land (16,113 square feet), both being out of a 20.562 acre tract of land, generally located at 00 Thompson Lane and conveyed to Fred W. Hoskins & ZZV Trust by instrument of record in Document No. 2012221563 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, for a total amount not to exceed $150,120, including closing costs.
District(s): District 3
Housing
84. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Housing Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to accept and appropriate $497,411 in grant funds from the United States Department of the Treasury, Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide rental assistance to households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
85. Approve a resolution adopting the City’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Action Plan that is used to obtain grant funds distributed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the City Manager to submit grant applications and certifications and to take actions necessary to secure grant funds.
Law
86. Approve a settlement in Bomani Barton v. City of Austin et al., Cause No. 1-22-cv-00221 in the United States Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
87. Approve a settlement in Christopher Velasquez and Mary Roldan v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-21-002366 in the 200th District Court, Travis County, Texas.
88. Approve a settlement in City of Austin v. 6315 Spicewood, L.P., Cause No. C-1-CV-20-004568, in County Court at Law No. 2.
89. 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 $435,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,255,000.
90.Approve a settlement in Noelia Cruz Villa et al. v. City of Austin, Cause No. C-1-CV-21-003551, Travis County Court at Law No. 2, Travis County, Texas.
91. Approve a settlement in City of Austin v. SFC Software Factory, LLC et al., Cause No. C-1-CV-21-003369, in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Travis County, Texas.
Management Services
92. Approve a resolution modifying the procedures for City Council meetings, public hearings, and appeals.
93. Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 021003-40 designating Honor Flight trips as City co-sponsored events starting in Fiscal Year 2023-2024, ratifying use of City resources for this current fiscal year, directing the City Manager to add Honor Flight trips to the list of City co-sponsored events for which fees are waived annually, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a co-sponsorship agreement, to include automatic extension options, with Honor Flight Austin.
94. Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20220929-038 to revise the Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2023, as provided in Exhibit A.
Municipal Court
95. Approve an ordinance revising the compensation package for municipal court judges. Parks and Recreation
Police .
96. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) for SwimATX, a year-long swim lesson program that includes a 36-hour lifeguard certification course, which will be provided to the students of select AISD high schools.
97. Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funding from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department Crime Lab Enhancement Project.
Public Health
98. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with three subgrantees for teen pregnancy prevention services for an initial 12-month term beginning July 1, 2023, in a combined amount not to exceed $214,394, each with four 12-month renewal options in a combined amount not to exceed $857,576, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,071,970 divided among the agencies.
99. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services for remote certification of vital records for a five-year term beginning September 1, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $125,000.
100. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Independent
School District (AISD) for the City’s provision of youth development services within AISD’s campuses for a 12-month term beginning October 1, 2023, with four 12-month renewal options.
101. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Bastrop Independent School District for the City’s provision of Women, Infants, and Children Program services to the Bastrop County community, for a two-year term.
102. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with People’s Community Clinic, Inc. to hire one additional community health worker to engage in COVID-19 response and chronic disease prevention activities, and to add funding in an amount not to exceed $80,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $320,000.
103. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to accept and appropriate $401,938 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, and add 3.0 full time equivalent grant funded positions, to implement the Go ATX Youth Project.
104. Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of the application for grant funding and acceptance of the related grant award in the amount of $401,938 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (OOG CJD) for the Go ATX Youth Project, the provision of all applicable matching funds, the designation of the Director of the Austin Public Health Department as the official authorized to apply for, accept, reject, agree to, alter, or terminate the grant, and the return of all lost or misused grant funds to OOG CJD.
105. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to accept and appropriate $500,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resource and Service Administration, to implement the grant deliverables for Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan of America and support direct services to those living with HIV.
106. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to three agreements for HIV-related services under the Ryan White Part C HIV Early Intervention grant: Central Texas Community Health Centers, Inc. d/b/a Community Care, Aids Services of Austin, Inc., and Community Action of Central Texas, Inc., to add funding in an amount not to exceed $448,301 to the 12-month term beginning January 1, 2023.
107. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 3 to the interlocal agreement with Austin Travis County Integral Care d/b/a Integral Care to provide HIV-related primary medical care, medications, and critical support services, to add funding in an amount not to exceed $187,896, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,550,981.
108. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with African American Youth Harvest Foundation to provide Trauma Recovery Center services to survivors of violent crime and their families from underserved populations for a 24-month term beginning September 1, 2023, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
109. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Quality of Life Foundation for job placement and training services for the Emerging Leader Summer Internship Program in an amount not to exceed $120,000.
110. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to accept and appropriate $10,000 in additional grant funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service to implement the AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America Program.
111. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Family Endeavors, Inc. d/b/a Endeavors, to operate a temporary emergency homeless shelter located at a City-owned facility, for a 12-month term beginning August 1, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $9,140,000.
112. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to an agreement with Social Finance to provide performance-based contract administration and payment services, to add a four-month extension option ending on January 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $540,000.
Small and Minority Business Resources
113. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 2-9A, 2-9B, 2-9C and 2-9D, the Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program, to consolidate the four chapters into two; include the findings of the 2022 Disparity Study; and implementing key recommendations of the study and the final report of the Inclusive Procurement Working Group.
Transportation
114. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority to reimburse its costs to design, manage and construct projects associated with traffic mitigation identified as necessary by the City in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.
115. Approve an ordinance vacating undeveloped right-of-way of approximately 4,726 square feet to Atlantic Urbana II Braker Lane, LLC, being that certain 50-foot-wide right-of-way traversing east from Wedgewood Drive and commonly known as Silverlawn Drive.
District(s): District 1
116. Approve an ordinance vacating undeveloped right-of-way of approximately 5,533 square feet to Atlantic Urbana II Braker Lane, LLC, being that certain 50-foot-wide right-of-way traversing east from Wedgewood Drive and commonly known as Bronze Drive.
District(s): District 1
117. Approve an ordinance vacating undeveloped right-of-way of approximately 5,427 square feet to Atlantic Urbana II Braker Lane, LLC, being that certain 50-foot-wide right-of-way traversing east from Wedgewood Drive and commonly known as Cloverlawn Drive.
District(s): District 1
118. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (Speed Limits) to establish a maximum speed limit of 20 miles per hour on a segment of Pecan Brook Drive, during certain times, for students attending Magnolia Montessori for All; and provide for emergency passage.
District(s): District 1
119. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (Speed Limits) to establish a maximum speed limit of 15 miles per hour on segments of Escarpment Boulevard, Trissino Drive, and Bernia Drive for students attending Bear Creek Elementary School; and provide for emergency passage.
District(s): District 8
120. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (Speed Limits) to establish a maximum speed limit of 15 miles per hour on a segment of Tilley Street, 20 miles per hour on a segment of East 51st Street, and 20 miles per hour on a segment of Manor Road during certain times, for students attending Marshall Middle School; and provide for emergency passage.
District(s): District 1; District 4; District 9
Watershed Protection Department
121. Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20131017-046, also known as the Watershed Protection Ordinance, specifying that the Riparian Zone Mitigation Fund may be used for the purchase of restrictions on or fee title of property or for the implementation of projects or programs to restore or protect floodplain health.
Item(s) from Council
122. 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.
123. Approve a resolution establishing the City’s standard pay rate for commissioning live music performances.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, and Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis
124. Approve a resolution relating to notification requirements found in City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) and state law; and initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to modify notification requirements.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member José Velásquez, and Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela
125. Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify requirements pertaining to water and wastewater service extension requests and cost participation.
Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, and Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis
126. Approve a resolution initiating amendments to Title 25 (Land Development) to modify site development regulations, including minimum lot size and maximum number of dwelling units, applicable to development on lots with single-family zoning.
Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, and Mayor Kirk Watson
127. Approve a resolution related to authorizing the Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC) to exercise its powers within the City.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José Velásquez, and Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela
128. Approve a resolution directing the exploration of a South Shore Cultural District and associated planning and financing.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, and Council Member José Velásquez
129. Approve a resolution relating to the City’s S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program, and initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to update the S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program.
Sponsors: Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, and Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela
130. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the Pride in Local Music Festival that was held on June 24th at the Texas State Capitol.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, and Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis
131. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate a comprehensive curb management plan in accordance with the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, and Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis
132. Approve a resolution regarding next steps for the redevelopment of 1215 Red River Street and 606 East 12th Street known as HealthSouth.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, and Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela
Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s)
133. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 25-12, Article 4, to adopt the 2023 National Electrical Code and local amendments. (Suggested date: August 31, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St., Austin, Texas).
134.Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance granting a site-specific amendment to City Code Section 25-8-514 of the Save Our Springs Initiative, and granting variances to City Code Sections 25-8-263 25-8-341, 25-8-342, and 25-8-482 to allow construction of the Little Bear Recharge Enhancement Project (SP-2022-0462D, Capitol Improvement Project No. 6660.024) located within the Barton Springs Zone. (Suggested date: August 31, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
135. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance regarding the application submitted by Lone Star Ambulance 1, LLC, d/b/a Allegiance Mobile Health, Inc. to approve a non-emergency medical transfer franchise under City Code Chapter 10-2 (Suggested date: Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
136. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance regarding the application submitted by American Medical Response of Texas, Inc. to approve a non-emergency medical transfer franchise under City Code Chapter 10-2 (Suggested date: Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
137. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance granting site-specific amendments to City Code Section 25-8-514 of the Save Our Springs Initiative to allow completion of the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation Project (SPC-2012-0104D(R6)). This project is located in the Barton Springs Zone. (Suggested date: September 14, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street).
138. Set a public hearing to consider the proposed Whisper Valley Public Improvement District Improvement Area #3 assessment roll and the levying of the Improvement Area #3 assessments. (Suggested date: August 31, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas). Related to Item #20.
District(s): District 1
139. Set a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Resource Recovery as part of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget (Suggested Date: August 16, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
140. Set a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget. (Suggested date and time: August 16, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
141. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) related to tenant notification and relocation requirements that apply when property is redeveloped. (Suggested date: August 31, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
142. Set a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget. (Suggested date and time: August 16, 2023, 10:00am at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
143. Set a public hearing regarding the update of the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvement Plan, including proposed amendments to impact fees. (Suggested date and time: August 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
144. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance to amend City Code Title 25 to allow applicants to request changes to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) at any time (Suggested date: Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
145. Set a public hearing to receive and consider public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year
2023-2024 property (ad valorem) tax rate. (Suggested date, time, and location: August 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
146. Set a public hearing to receive and consider public comment on the proposed budget for the City for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (Suggested date: August 1, 2023, Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
147. Set a public hearing to receive public comment and to consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for Watershed Protection Department as part of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget (Suggested Date: August 16, 2023, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
Non-Consent
Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s)
148. Approve the proposed bylaw amendment for the Parks and Recreation Board to eliminate the Financial Committee.
Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee
Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting
149. 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/2023/20230720-ahfc.htm).
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
150. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to update the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) and to adopt the Urban Trails Plan, Bicycle Plan, and Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan.
151. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance setting the assessment rate and approving the 2024 assessment roll for the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District. Related to Item #162.
152. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance setting the assessment rate and approving the 2024 assessment roll for the South Congress Preservation and Improvement District. Related to Item #163.
153. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting the Palm District Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
District(s): District 9
154.Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting additional floor-to-area ratio entitlements to the project at 415 Lavaca Street, 209 West Fifth Street, and 213 West Fifth Street in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program under City Code Section 25-2-586(B)(6).
155.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance setting the assessment rate and approving the 2024 assessment roll for the Downtown Public Improvement District. Related Item #164.
156. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing City Code Section 9-4-41 relating to barbed wire fences, amending City Code Chapter 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) relating to fence design, and creating an offense.
157. Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing and directing the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department to act on the City’s behalf with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in connection with the Local Park Grant program and to apply for a Local Park Grant for up to $1,500,000, to be matched by the City, to partially fund the cost of the Walter E. Long Metro Park Improvement project.
District(s): District 1
158. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to establish that the development of three or four residential units on a site will be eligible for an exemption from site plan requirements.
159.
Conduct a public hearing and consider amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to modify land use definitions related to theaters and personal improvement services, regulations applicable to home occupations, and performance venues and related alcohol sales.
160. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to increase the maximum height and to create design standards for certain properties located within the East Sixth/Pecan Street (PS) combining district.
161. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance of third reading regarding a site-specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as required to address development related to the proposed Brodie Oaks Redevelopment Planned Unit Development (PUD), C814-2021-0099, and located within the Barton Springs Zone. Related to Zoning Items #167 and #168.
Items Associated with Public Hearings
162. Approve an ordinance adopting the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Budget update for 2024. Related to Item #151.
163.
Approve an ordinance adopting the South Congress Preservation and Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Budget update for 2024. Related to Item #152.
164. Approve an ordinance adopting the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Budget update for 2024. Related to Item #155.
Executive Session
165. Discuss legal issues related to Texas House Bill 2127 (Private consultation with legal counsel
- Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action)
166. C14-2023-0004 - 7414 Sherwood Road Single Family - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 7414 Sherwood Road. Applicant Request: To rezone from single family residence standard lot (SF-2) 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. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning case.
District(s): District 5
167. C14R-81-033(RCA) - Brodie Oaks Restrictive Covenant Amendment - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment on property locally known as 4021, 4025, 4029, 4107, 4109, 4115, and 4141 South Capital of Texas Highway Northbound; 3940, 4006, 4024 - 4040, 4200, 4220, 4236 South Lamar Boulevard Southbound (Barton Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone). Applicant’s Request: To amend a public Restrictive Covenant. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To amend a public Restrictive Covenant. Owner/Applicant: Lionstone Investments, LCFRE Austin Brodie Oaks LLC (John Schaefer). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Jewels Cain). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone.
District(s): District 5
168. C814-2021-0099 - Brodie Oaks Redevelopment PUD - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning and rezoning property locally known as 4021, 4025, 4029, 4107, 4109, 4115, and 4141 South Capital of Texas Highway Northbound; 3940, 4006, 4024 - 4040, 4200, 4220, 4236 South Lamar Boulevard Southbound (Barton Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone). Applicant’s Request: To establish initial permanent zoning from unzoned and to rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning, general commercial services (CS) district zoning, and commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, with conditions. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. First Reading approved with conditions on December 8, 2022. Vote: 11-0. Second Reading approved with conditions on May 18, 2023. Vote: 10-0, Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais. Applicant: Lionstone Investments, LCFRE Austin Brodie Oaks, LLC (Andrew J. Bruce; John W. Enerson). Agent: Lionheart Places (Rebecca Leonard). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone.
District(s): District 5
169.NPA-2022-0005.02 - Second Alpha .95 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 010927-05 the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 2404 Thrasher Lane (Carson Creek Watershed) from Commercial to Single Family land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant the applicant’s request for Single Family land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: Fowarded to Council without a recommendation due to lack of an affirmative vote. Owner/Applicant: Alpha Builders (Gino Shvetz). Agent: Rodney K. Bennett. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3
170. C14-2022-0114 - Second Alpha .96 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known 2404 Thrasher Lane (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: Forwarded to Council without a recommendation due to lack of an affirmative vote. Owner/Applicant: Alpha Builders (Gino Shvetz). Agent: Bennett Consulting (Rodney K. Bennett). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, Planning Department. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
District(s): District 3
171. NPA-2022-0021.02 - Burleson & Ben White - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20061116-055, the East Riverside/Oltorf 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 3507 Burleson Road (Country Club West Watershed) from Office, Commercial, and Single Family to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Stoneridge Capital Partners, LTD. Agent: Dunaway Associates (Vanessa Mendez). City Staff: Kathleen Fox, 512-974-7844.
District(s): District 3
172. C14-2023-0052 - Burleson & Ben White - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3507 Burleson Road (Country Club West Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from limited office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) district zoning, and single-family residence standard lot-neighborhood plan (SF-2-NP) district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Stoneridge Capital Partners LTD (Michael Wong). Agent: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 3
173.C14-2020-0143 - 12121 North IH 35 Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 12121 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Northbound (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to multifamily residence moderate-high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. Staff and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence moderate-high density-conditional overlay
(MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Dupius Investments, Ltd. (Daniel McCormack) Agent: Coats Rose (Racy Haddad). City Staff: Joi Harden, Planning Department, 512-974-1617. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
District(s): District 1
174. C14-2022-0102 - 506 & 508 West Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 506 and 508 West Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning to central business district (CBD) zoning. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district-conditional overlay (CBD-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 506 West Avenue, LP (Tyler Grooms). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 9
175. NPA-2022-0008.01- 3117-3121 E. 12th Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20011129-67, the Rosewood 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 3121 East 12th Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: 3121 E. 12th Horizontal Investors, LP. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 1
176. C14-2022-0150 - 3117-3121 E. 12th St. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3117 and 3121 East 12th Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning, general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning, and general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 3121 E. 12th Horizontal Investors, LP. Agent: Armbrust & Brown (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, (512) 974-1057.
District(s): District 1
177.C14-2023-0033 - 12151 Hunters Chase Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 12151 Hunters Chase Drive (Lake Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) 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/Applicant: 12151 Hunters Chase Drive, LP (Josh Rosen). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 6
178. C814-97-0001.15 - Leander Rehabilitation Planned Unit Development Amendment #16 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 13430 1/2 through 13450 1/2 Lyndhurst Drive (Lake Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Austin 129, LLC (Don Cape, Vice President). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 6
179. C14-2023-0039 - 1705 and 1707 Evergreen - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1705 and 1707 Evergreen Avenue (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use (CS-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use (CS-MU) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Helsinki Partners LLC (Darius Fisher). Agent: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-305.
District(s): District 9
180. NPA-2022-0016.02 - Borden Tract - Approve third reading of 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 21, 21 1/2, 41, 71 Strandtman Cove and 11, 21, 41, 41 1/2 Julieanna Cove (Colorado River Watershed) from Industry to Mixed Use land use. First reading approved Mixed Use land use on June 1, 2023. Vote: 7-0, Council Member Velasquez recused. Mayor Watson and Council Members Harper-Madison and A. Alter off the dais. Second reading approved Mixed Use land use on June 8, 2023. Vote: 7-2. Council Members A. Alter and Kelly voted nay. Council Member Velasquez recused. Council Member Pool off the dais. Owner/Applicant: New Dairy Texas, LLC. Agent; Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3
181.C14-2022-0121 - Borden Tract - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 21, 21 1/2, 41, and 71 Strandtman Cove and 11, 21, 41, and 41 1/2 Julieanna Cove (Colorado River Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from limited industrial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning to limited industrial services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved limited industrial services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions on June 1, 2023. Vote: 7-0, Council Member Velasquez recused. Mayor Watson and Council Members Harper-Madison and A. Alter off the dais. Second Reading approved limited industrial services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions on June 8, 2023. Vote: 7-2. Council Members A. Alter and Kelly voted nay. Council Member Velasquez recused. Council Member Pool off the dais. Owner: New Dairy Texas, LLC. Applicant: Armbrust & Brown (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Joi Harden, Planning Department 512-974-1617.
District(s): District 3
182. C14-2023-0054 - Dagi Collision - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 15101 Farm to Market Road 1825 (Harris Branch Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from single-family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial (GR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community
commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 15101 FM 1825 LLC (Mohammad-Ali Tukdi). Agent: AES Engineering Consultant (Ahmed El Seweify). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 7
183. C14-2022-0155 - Penn Field - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3601 South Congress Avenue (Blunn Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from limited industrial service-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: CIM Urban REIT Properties IX LP. Agent: Armbrust & Brown (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, (512) 974-1057.
District(s): District 3
184. NPA-2022-0030.01 - Gobi 250 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20141106-085 the South Austin 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 1210 Gobi Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed) from Neighborhood Transition to Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor land use. Owner/Applicant: 1210 Gobi, LLC (Blake Thompson). Agent: Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 2
185.C14-2022-0158 - Gobi 250 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1210 Gobi Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning and neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district
zoning. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: 1210 Gobi, LLC (Blake Thompson). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 2
186. C814-06-0175.04 - East Avenue PUD Amendment, Parcel H - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3300 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Southbound (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: LHREV Austin University Park, LP (Aaron P. Russell). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 9
187. C14-2023-0008 - Ionian Cove Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2509 Ionian Cove (Connors Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from single-family residence large lot (SF-1) district zoning to single-family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single-family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning. Owner Eric L Gove, Trustee, Eric L Gove Revocable Trust Applicant/Agent: Land Answers Inc (Jim Wittliff) City Staff: Ricky Barba, 512-974-7740.
District(s): District 10
188. NPA-2022-0005.01 - Vargas Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 010927-05 the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds) from Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I LTD & Jayco Holdings I LTD. Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3
189.C14-2022-0107 - Vargas Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds). Applicant’s Request: To rezone Tract 1 from community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning, and to rezone Tract 2 from neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions for Tract 1, and neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions for Tract 1, and neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I Ltd and Jayco Holdings I Ltd (Jay Chernosky). Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 3
Consent Agenda
Police
190. Approve an ordinance establishing a police reserve force. Public Health
191. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to three agreements for HIV-related services under the Ryan White Part C HIV Early Intervention grant: Central Texas Community Health Centers, Inc. d/b/a Community Care, Aids Services of Austin, Inc., and Community Action of Central Texas, Inc., to add funding in an amount not to exceed $449,201 to the 12-month term beginning January 1, 2023.
Item(s) from Council
192. 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.
193. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the Russian Cultural Center's Saturday School at the Asian American Center.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, and Council Member Alison Alter
194. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the Housing Authority of the City of Austin to facilitate construction of affordable housing units at Rosewood Courts in an amount not to exceed $592,178.08.
Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, and Council Member José Velásquez
Non-Consent
Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s)
195. Approve a resolution related to amendments to Title 25 (Land Development Code) that are indirectly connected to City Council-initiated Code amendments.
Sponsors: Housing and Planning Committee
Executive Session
196.Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in two parcels located at 1215 Red River Street and 606 East 12th Street in Austin Texas, known as the HealthSouth site. (Real property - Section 551.072 of the Government Code).
Note: The above item(s) will be considered under its respective category, but follow the last number on the Austin, Texas, City Council Agenda for Thursday, July 20, 2023
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