City of Austin City Council will meet Nov. 28.
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. Amendments to the City’s Land Development Code that would allow up to three housing units, including tiny homes, on single family (SF) zoned property; revise regulations that apply to two housing units, and remove restrictions on the number of unrelated adults living in a housing unit.
B2. Winter Weather Readiness. C. Council Items of Interest D. Council Discussion
Adjourn
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of October 31, 2023, regular meeting of November 2, 2023, work session of November 7, 2023, and regular meeting of November 9, 2023.
Animal Services Office
2. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of animal services, for a 12-month term in an estimated amount of $3,368,147 to be paid to the City.
Austin Energy
3. Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Public Storage Orangeco Inc. for the installation of solar electric systems on 20 of its facilities in the Austin Energy service territory, in an amount not to exceed $388,776 and approve issuance of a five-year performance-based incentive to Public Storage Orangeco Inc., in a total amount not to exceed $1,024,185.28.
4. Approve issuance of a five-year performance-based incentive to Starwood Capital Group LLC for the installation of solar electric systems on its facilities located at 8310 North Capital of Texas Highway Southbound 2, Austin, Texas 78759 and 5707 Southwest Parkway 1, Austin, Texas 78735, in an amount not to exceed $770,089.
5. Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Westminster Presbyterian for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 3208 Exposition Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78703, in an amount not to exceed $82,215.
6. Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Westminster Manor Assisted Living for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 4300 Bull Creek Road, Austin, Texas 78731, in an amount not to exceed $144,936.
Austin Water
7. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Water Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20230816-008), for the purpose of defeasing and redeeming outstanding bonds by increasing transfers in by $1,000,000 and increasing transfers out by $16,000,000; and amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to increase transfers in by a net amount of $16,750,000 and increase expenditures by a net amount of $16,750,000. Related to Item #18.
Capital Delivery Services
8.Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the development and construction of mobility and safety improvements at Slaughter Lane and SL 275 (Congress Avenue), for an estimated project cost of $400,000 plus any cost overruns.
District(s): District 2
Economic Development Department
9. Approve a resolution amending the Family Business Loan Program guidelines and criteria, including modifications to increase the maximum loan amount and establish an approval process for proposed loans exceeding the maximum loan amount and modifications to increase the minimum amount of proposed loans under the Micro-loan Program.
10. Approve a resolution nominating NXP USA, Inc., located at 3949 Ed Bluestein Boulevard, Austin, Texas, for designation by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism as a single Texas enterprise project in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2303.
11. Approve a resolution nominating NXP USA, Inc., located at 6501 West William Cannon, Austin, Texas, for designation by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism as a single Texas enterprise project in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2303.
12. Authorize negotiation and execution of a Creative Content Incentive Program agreement with Eye Productions Inc. for continued production of “Walker,” in an amount not to exceed $179,090.11.
13. Authorize negotiation and execution of a comprehensive development agreement and all other documents and instruments necessary or desirable with Catellus Development Corporation d/b/a CDC Colony Park Holdings, L.P. (Catellus) for the development of 208 acres of City-owned land located at 7900 Loyola Lane, known as the Colony Park Sustainable Community, and authorizing the expenditure of $500,000 to reimburse Catellus for a portion of its pre-development services costs. Related to Item #107.
District(s): District 1
Financial Services
14. Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2023, in a principal amount not to exceed $3,225,000.
15. Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2023A, in a principal amount not to exceed $3,475,000.
16. Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2023, in a principal amount not to exceed $7,500,000.
17. Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2023A, in a principal amount not to exceed $7,875,000.
18. Approve a resolution authorizing the defeasance of certain outstanding Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, including authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement and related documents. Related to Item #7.
19. Approve an ordinance terminating Reinvestment Zone Number 18, City of Austin, Texas, related to the Seaholm Redevelopment Project.
District(s): District 9
20. Approve an ordinance denying CenterPoint Energy Resources Corporation’s request to change its natural gas distribution rate schedules.
21. Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary and desirable to convey approximately nine acres of parkland located at 2525 South Lakeshore Boulevard, also known as the Central Maintenance Complex to Oracle.
Financial Services- Contracts
22. Authorize execution of a contract for air cushion swing check valves and repair services with Integral Logistics Corp., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.
[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 goods and services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
23. Authorize an amendment to the contract for additional design, bid/award, construction phase, and warranty phase services for the Branch Library Interior Renovations project with MWM Design Group, Inc., in the amount of $334,199, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,019,199.
[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 34.67% MBE and 61.00% WBE].
24. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Braker Lane Extension from Samsung Boulevard to Dawes Place project with Joe Bland Construction, LP, in the amount of $22,536,726 plus a $2,253,673 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $24,790,399.
[Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goal with 8.62% DBE participation].
District(s): District 1
25.Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Little Walnut Creek Park Plaza Stream Stabilization project with Austin Filter Systems, Inc. in the amount of $2,110,940 plus a $211,094 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,322,034.
[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 29.14% MBE and 1.44% WBE participation].
District(s): District 4
26. Authorize execution of a contract for hauling services for heavy electric utility equipment with H. Brown, Inc., for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
[Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the and services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities, therefore no subcontracting goals were established].
27. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for forklift and boom services with MEI Rigging & Crating LLC, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,300,000.
[Note: This solicitation 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 solicitation, there was insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
28. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for situational awareness and operational awareness visualization software maintenance, upgrades, and related services with Primate Technologies, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,330,000.
[Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
29. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for one-time preventive generator maintenance with Grid Solutions (US) LLC, in an amount not to exceed $1,650,000.
[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].
30.Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for pole inspection and remediation services with Osmose Utilities Services Inc. d/b/a Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., and Constellation Energy Corporation d/b/a Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, each for up to six years, for a total amount not to exceed $12,000,000, divided between the contractors.
[Note: This solicitation 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 solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
31. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for landfill gas collection monitoring services with Stearns Conrad and Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
[Note: This solicitation 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 solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
32. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for electronic safety and security systems maintenance and support with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. d/b/a Schneider Electric, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,800,000.
[Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.]
33. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for payment processing services with RecTrac, LLC d/b/a Vermont Systems, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $750,000.
[Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
34. Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued threat intelligence management platform support with Cyber Watch Systems, LLC, for an increase of $405,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $476,970.
[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].
35. Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued email authentication service with Carahsoft Technology Corp., for an increase in the amount of $375,000 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $437,210.
[Note: This contract 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 contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
36.Authorize execution of a contract for bottled water for emergencies with King Daddy Distribution, LLC, for five years in an amount not to exceed $400,000.
[Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (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 liquid ferric sulfate with Usalco Houston Plant, LLC, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,700,000.
[Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (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 execution of two contracts for safety footwear with Safety Shoe Distributors, LLP, and Red Wing Brands of America, Inc., each for a term of five years, for a total amount not to exceed $4,500,000, divided between the contractors.
[Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there was an insufficient number of M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
39. Authorize execution of five contracts for water utility components and accessories with Act Pipe & Supply, Inc., Core & Main, LP., Ferguson US Holding, Inc., FJ Turner Company, Inc., and Superior Gaskets, each for a term of five years, for a total amount not to exceed $15,000,000, divided among the contractors.
[Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (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].
40. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for uninterruptible power supplies with related hardware and services with Insight Public Sector Inc., d/b/a Insight Public Sector, for a term of three years, in an amount not to exceed $1,650,000.
[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 goods and services required for this procurement, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
41. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for tree supply, installation, and establishment for the corridor mobility program with Heritage Tree Care LLC, for up to seven years for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,662,600.
[Note: This solicitation 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 solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
42. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for the purchase and installation of industrial high volume low speed fans with Heat Transfer Solutions, Inc., for a term of one year in an amount not to exceed $167,000.
[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 goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
43. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for cloud-based street design software services with Via Transportation Inc./Remix Technologies LLC, d/b/a Remix Technologies, for up to five years, for a total contract amount not to exceed $475,000.
[Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
44. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for a revenue cycle management solution with Waystar, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,520,000.
[Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
45. Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for small business coaching with Economic Growth Business Incubator and PeopleFund, each for up to five years, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, divided between the contractors.
[Note: This solicitation 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 solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
46. Ratify a contract for single-phase pad mount, three-phase pad mount, and single-phase pole mount transformers with PulseMAC Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $6,952,040.
[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 goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
47. Ratify a contract for electric utility wood poles with Weekes Forest Products, Inc., in the amount of $1,134,500.
[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 goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
48.Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued service of the UPLAN network management and modeling software, support, and subscription services with LCG Consulting, to increase the amount by $520,000 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,479,667.
[Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
49. Approve a resolution finding the use of the construction manager at risk method of contracting, as authorized by Subchapter F, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the utility infrastructure project as part of the Airport Expansion and Development Program.
(Note: MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to issuance of this solicitation).
50. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to release the City’s liens encumbering Lot 2 of the Pecan Tillery Subdivision located at 1127 Tillery Street, Austin, Texas 78702.
District(s): District 3
51. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple 0.119 acres (5,190 square feet) of land, situated in the Jesse C. Tannehill Survey No. 29, Abstract No. 22, in Travis County, Texas, and being the remainder of a called 6.32 acre tract of land described in a deed to Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company, as recorded in Volume 1099, Page 62, of the Deed Records Of Travis County, Texas, generally located on Bolm Road, adjacent to and to the west of 4712 Bolm Road, Austin, Texas 78702, from Union Pacific Railroad Company, for a total amount not to exceed $132,180 including closing costs.
District(s): District 3
Housing
52. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with HousingWorks Austin to perform work related to research, data collection, reporting, and engagement initiatives in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for an initial one-year term, with two additional one-year extensions not to exceed $100,000 each, for a total contract amount not to exceed $300,000.
53. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Austin Tenants’ Council to administer the Tenants’ Rights Assistance Program, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $900,000.
54. Ratify the first amendment to an agreement with Family Eldercare, Inc. for renovating the Pecan Gardens (formerly known as Candlewood Suites) located at 10811 Pecan Park Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78750, which extended the term of the agreement to March 31, 2024, and provided for an additional extension of the term if needed, and authorized negotiation and execution of a second amendment to add an additional $2,695,112 for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,598,328.13.
District(s): District 6
55. Authorize negotiation and execution of a second amendment to the agreement with Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center d/b/a Integral Care for renovating the Bungalows at Century Park (formerly known as the Texas Bungalows Hotel & Suites) located at 13311 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas 78727 to add an additional $397,002.03 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,761,212.43.
District(s): District 7
56. Approve an ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 820401-D, 850506-A, 900315-C, and 20201203-042 and adopting updated requirements and provisions that apply to the use of Community Development Block Grant funds.
57. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 service agreement with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to increase its funding in the amount of $4,791,036 for a total contract amount not to exceed $117,525,451.
58.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Housing Department’s Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to increase appropriations by $7,883,150 in the Housing Trust Fund, reduce its ending balance by the same amount, and transfer to and appropriate $7,883,150 in the Housing Department’s Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) for housing activities.
Law
59. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract with Burgess Law PC for legal services related to Cause No. 23-F-0279, City of San Antonio acting by and through the City Public Service Board of San Antonio, a Texas municipally-owned utility, et al. v. NRG South Texas, LP, et al., in the 130th Judicial District Court of Matagorda County, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $65,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $135,000.
Parks and Recreation
60. Approve The Trail Conservancy’s 2024 Annual Programming Plan for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Town Lake Metropolitan Park.
Planning
61. Approve a resolution authorizing the City’s continued membership in the Capital Area Council of Governments and payment of the related membership fee, in an amount not to exceed $97,444.70.
Public Health
62. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Child, Inc. to administer the Early Head Start Program, to add funding in an amount not to exceed $189,085 to the current term ending on September 30, 2024, and $189,085 to the remaining renewal option, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $695,470.
63.Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with A New Entry to provide residential substance abuse treatment support services to individuals experiencing homelessness, for a 12-month term beginning December 1, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $550,000.
64. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20230818-008) to accept and appropriate $300,000 in additional grant funds from the Texas Department of Health Services for the HIV Prevention Grant.
65. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 3 to the interlocal agreement with Austin Independent School District, d/b/a Austin ISD, to fund and administer the CDBG Teen Parent Child Care Program by adding $63,028 to the current term and adding $63,028 to the one remaining 12-month renewal option, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $698,500.
Sustainability
66. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) to provide funding in support of CAPCOG’s role in regional coordination of air quality program activities, including, air quality monitoring, Central Texas Clean Air Coalition coordination, outreach activities, air quality planning, data collection and analysis, for a 12-month term in an amount not to exceed $160,000, with two additional 12-month terms for a total agreement amount not to exceed $480,000.
Transportation and Public Works
67. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (Table of Speed Limits) to modify the speed limit on Farm to Market Road 734 (Parmer Lane) and provide for emergency passage.
District(s): District 1; District 7
68. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (Table of Speed Limits) to establish a maximum speed limit of 50 MPH on a segment of East Howard Lane.
District(s): District 1
Watershed Protection Department
69. Authorize negotiation and execution of a feasibility cost sharing agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Boggy Creek Corps Flood Control Channel Ecosystem Restoration project for a term during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 at a cost to the City of $250,000, plus an additional contingent amount of $50,000 to cover potential cost overruns, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $300,000.
Item(s) from Council
70. 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.
71.Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Wider Won't Work Rally that was held at Sanchez Elementary School on November 6, 2023.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José Velásquez, and Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri
72. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing outdoor event fees for the 97th Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Jamaica event held on October 29, 2023.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, and Council Member Mackenzie Kelly
73. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing application and technology fees for the 97th Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Jamaica event held on October 29, 2023. Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, and Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela
74. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore options for provision of space for public safety purposes as a community benefit element related to density bonus programs and planned unit developments.
Sponsors: Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter, and Council Member José Velásquez
75. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing temporary food booth fees for the 2023 San Jose Catholic Church Jamaica event held on October 7, 2023.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter, and Council Member José Velásquez
76. Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter an agreement with a charity that will auction a collection of police badges and challenge coins to raise funds to assist police officers and their families during times of financial hardship.
Sponsors: Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela
77. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the 2023 UMLAUF Annual Garden Party held on April 20, 2023.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Alison Alter, and Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis
78. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing outdoor event fees for the 2023 San Jose Catholic Church Jamaica event that occurred October 7, 2023.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José Velásquez, and Council Member Mackenzie Kelly
79. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing temporary food booth fees for the 97th Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Jamaica event held on October 29, 2023. Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Alison Alter, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, and Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison
Non-Consent
Eminent Domain
80. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Williamson Creek Interceptor project for the public use of increasing the capacity of a wastewater tunnel to accommodate future growth in the Williamson Creek basin, requiring the acquisition of one access easement consisting of approximately an 0.068 acre (2,953 square feet) tract of land, out of and a portion of Lot 6B, Block B, Stassney Heights Composite Resubdivision of Lots 1A, 2A and 4A, a subdivision recorded in Document No. 199900113 recorded in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas having been conveyed to TCB Stassney Heights, LLC by instrument of record in Document No. 2021141935 in the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $28,814 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. The owner of the needed property is TCB Stassney Heights, LLC. The property is located at 5510 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745. The general route of the project is along Williamson Creek, from South 1st Street to South Pleasant Valley Road, with numerous tie-in cutovers throughout to connect local wastewater flows to the new tunnel.
District(s): District 3
81. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Williamson Creek Interceptor project for the public use of increasing the capacity of a wastewater tunnel to accommodate future growth in the Williamson Creek basin, requiring the acquisition of a two-part access easement consisting of an approximately 0.088 acre (3,822 square feet) tract of land and a 0.240 acre (10,460 square feet) tract together comprising a 0.328 acre (14,282 square feet) tract of land out of and a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, Abstract No. 24 in Travis County, Texas made up of Part 1 and Part 2 also being out of Lot 9, Block B, Stassney Heights Composite, a subdivision recorded in Document No. 200000292 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, having been conveyed to TCB Stassney Heights, LLC, by instrument of record in Document No. 2021141935 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $91,247 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. The owner of the needed property is TCB Stassney Heights, LLC. The property is located at 5500 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745. The general route of the project is along Williamson Creek, from South 1st Street to South Pleasant Valley Road, with numerous tie-in cutovers throughout to connect local wastewater flows to the new tunnel.
District(s): District 3
82. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Williamson Creek Interceptor project for the public use of increasing the capacity of a wastewater tunnel to accommodate future growth in the Williamson Creek basin, requiring the acquisition of one access easement consisting of an approximately 0.08 acre (3,348 square feet) tract of land, out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, Abstract No. 24, situated in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of Lot 2 of Williamson Centre Subdivision, a Subdivision of record in Volume 87, Page 12A of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, said Lot 2 identified as one of the tracts listed as Tract 2, being a portion of those tracts described in a general warranty deed granted to Stassney Crossing, LLC, found recorded as Document No. 2016057417 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $87,503 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. The owner of the needed property is Stassney Crossing, LLC. The property is located at 1801 East Stassney Lane, Austin, Texas 78744. The general route of the project is along Williamson Creek, from South 1st Street to South Pleasant Valley Road, with numerous tie-in cutovers throughout to connect local wastewater flows to the new tunnel.
District(s): District 2
Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting
83. 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.
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
84. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to update the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and to adopt the Urban Trails Plan, Bicycle Plan, and Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan.
85. Conduct a public hearing and approve the recommended alternative in the Preliminary Engineering Report to replace the Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek.
86. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Section 25-9-411 of the City Code relating to reclaimed water connection requirements to extend the variance for reclaimed water connection requirements for large development projects with a multifamily component.
87. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by repealing and replacing Chapter 25-1, Article 14 (Parkland Dedication) to align the City’s parkland dedication requirements with House Bill 1526; and waiving Code provisions related to processing amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development).
Executive Session
88. Discuss legal issues related to Acuna et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-19-008617 in the 201st Judicial District of Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
89. Discuss legal issues related to Dirty Martin’s et al v. Mayor Kirk Watson et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-23-008105 in the 455th Judicial District of Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action)
90. C14-70-077(RCA) - 2706 Gonzales St. & 2730 E. 7th St. Restrictive Covenant - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment on property locally known as 2706 Gonzales Street and 2730 East 7th Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To amend a public Restrictive Covenant. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To amend a public Restrictive Covenant. Owner/Applicant: The Dale L. Martin and Suzan S. Martin Revocable Trust (Suzan Martin). Agent: DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, L.L.P., (David Hartman). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620.
District(s): District 3
91. C14-2022-0090 - 2239 Cromwell Circle - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2239, 2239 1/2, and 2309 1/2 Cromwell Circle (County Club West Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from East Riverside Corridor (ERC) base district (urban residential subdistrict) zoning to East Riverside Corridor (ERC) base district (neighborhood mixed use subdistrict) zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant East Riverside Corridor (ERC) base district (neighborhood mixed use subdistrict) zoning. Owner/Applicant: 2239 Cromwell Circle, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, Planning Department.
District(s): District 3
92. C14-2023-0045 - 2404 Rutland Drive - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2404 Rutland Drive (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from North Burnet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) combining district zoning (warehouse mixed use subdistrict) to North Burnet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) combining district zoning (commercial mixed use-gateway zone subdistrict). Staff Recommendation: To grant North Burnet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) combining district zoning (commercial mixed use subdistrict). Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant North Burnet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) combining district zoning (commercial mixed use-gateway zone subdistrict). Owner/Applicant: Denton Rutland LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 7
93. NPA-2023-0029.01 - 6121 N. Interstate Highway 35 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20120426-100 the St. John/Coronado Hills 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 6121 and 6121 1/2 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Northbound (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from Mixed Use to High Density Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant High Density Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: ASAP Austin, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (David J. Anderson). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 4
94. C14-2023-0063 - 6121 N. IH-35 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6121 and 6121 1/2 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Northbound (Tannehill Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning and commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning to commercial highway services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial highway services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: ASAP Austin, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (David Anderson). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, (512) 974-1057.
District(s): District 4
95. C14-77-138(RCT) - 10601 N Lamar Blvd. RCT - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination for the property locally known as 10601 and 10601 1/2 North Lamar Boulevard (Little Walnut Watershed). Applicant Request: To terminate the public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-77-138. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant termination. Owner/Applicant: CSW 10601 N Lamar, LP. Agent: Drenner Group, PC, Amanda Swor. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 4
96. C14-2023-0088 - 903 West Avenue & 704 W 9th Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 903 West Avenue and 704 West 9th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general office (GO) district zoning to downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 903 W Ave Owner LLC & 704 W 9th LLC. Agent: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 9
97. C14-2023-0099 - 7800 N Interstate 35 Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7800 and 7800 1/2 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Southbound (Buttermilk Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Five Star Austin Group, LLC. Agent: UTEX Storage Partners (Justin Barnes). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 4
98. NPA-2023-0013.02 - 700 Dawson - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20020523-32, the Bouldin Creek 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 700 Dawson Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use. Staff recommendation: To deny the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Dawson Overlook, LLC (Terry and Mark Black). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, LLP, (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 9
99.C14-2023-0064 - 700 Dawson - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 700 Dawson Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Dawson Overlook, LLC (Terry and Mark Black). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 9
100. C14H-2023-0085 - 2101 Travis Heights Blvd., Burks-Challstrom House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2101 Travis Heights Boulevard (Blunn Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation, Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation, and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Joellen and Brian Peters. Agent: Lori Martin, O’Connell Architecture, LLC. City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727.
District(s): District 9
101. C14H-2023-0092 - 1104 East 10th Street, Depew-Cherico-Frazier House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1104 East 10th Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-historic area-neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic area-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff, Historic Landmark Commission, and Planning Commission Recommendations: To grant family residence-historic area-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-H-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Mark Rogers. City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727.
District(s): District 1
102. NPA-2022-0026.01 - Quality Foundation - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20100624-110, the North Lamar 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 8226, 8226 1/2, 8230, 8238, and 8240 Georgian Drive (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from Neighborhood Commercial to Mixed Use land use. First Reading approved Mixed Use land use on September 14, 2023. Vote: 7-0. Mayor Pro Tem was off the dais. Council Members A. Alter, Harper-Madison, and Pool were absent. Owner/Applicant: Simon Wallace. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 4
103. C14-2022-0166 - Georgian Drive Quality Foundation - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 8226, 8226 1/2, 8230, 8238, and 8240 Georgian Drive (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning on September 14, 2023. Vote: 7-0. Mayor Pro Tem Ellis was off the dais. Council Members A. Alter, Harper-Madison, and Pool were absent. Owner/Applicant: Georgian Drive Quality Foundation (Simon A. Wallace). Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 4
104. C14-2023-0077 - Allandale Car Wash Redevelopment - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7320 Burnet Road (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building (CS-MU-V) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (CS-MU-V-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Seamless GCW Ltd (Joe Warnock). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whallen). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 7
105. C14-2023-0068 - 3601 Davis Lane, Building 1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3601 Davis Lane, Building 1 (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: W W Deerfield, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership. Agent: DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, L.L.P., (David Hartman). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620.
District(s): District 8
106. C14-2023-0084 - Ed Bluestein Multifamily - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4116 ½ Ed Bluestein Boulevard Southbound (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff and Planning Commission recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Robert Tiemann, Trustee of the Robert Miller Tiemann Trust. Agent: Jackson Walker LLP (Henry Gilmore). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, (512) 974-1057.
District(s): District 1
107.C814-2014-0110.02.SH - Colony Park Sustainable Communities Initiative PUD - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7900 Loyola Lane (Walnut, Decker and Elm Creek Watersheds). Applicant
Request: To rezone from planned unit development (PUD) base district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) base district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Staff and Planning Commission recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) base district zoning. Owner/Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: McCann Adams Studio (Jim Adams). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, (512) 974-1057.
District(s): District 1
108. NPA-2023-0018.03- 5514 Grover Avenue and 5515 Roosevelt Avenue- Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040513-30 the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on properties locally known as 5514 Grover Avenue and 5515 Roosevelt Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff and Planning Commission recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Owner/Applicant: Biagini, LP, a Texas limited partnership and Laura A. and Steve D. Beuerlein. Agent: Dubois, Bryant & Campbel, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 7
109.
C14-2023-0065 - 5506 and 5514 Grover Avenue, and 5515 Roosevelt Avenue - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5506 and 5514 Grover Avenue and 5515 Roosevelt Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from multifamily residence moderate-high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning and family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Brentwood Townhomes, L.P., Laura and Steve Beuerlein, and Biagini, LP. Agent: DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, L.L.P. (David Hartman). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 7
110.
C14-2023-0038 - 4106 1/2, 4120, 4122, 4122 1/2 East 12th Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4106 1/2, 4120, 4122, 4122 1/2 East 12th Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 4120 E. 12th Street Partners LP. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, (512) 974-1057.
District(s): District 1
111.NPA-2022-0005.01 -Vargas Mixed Use - Approve third reading 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. First Reading approved on September 14, 2023. Vote: 7-0. Council Member Harper-Madison, Council Member A. Alter, Council Member Pool and Mayor Pro Tem Ellis were off the dais. Second Reading approved on October 19, 2023. Vote: 10-0. Council Member Harper-Madison absent. Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3
112. C14-2022-0107 - Vargas Mixed Use - Approve third reading of 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. First Reading approved on September 14, 2023. Vote: 7-0. Council Member Harper-Madison, Council Member A. Alter, Council Member Pool and Mayor Pro Tem Ellis were off the dais. Second Reading approved on October 19, 2023. Vote: 10-0. Council Member Harper-Madison absent. 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
113. NPA-2023-0030.01.SH - Mission South - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20141106-085 the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan (Garrison Park), 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 711 Eberhart Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed) from Neighborhood Node to Mixed Use Activity/Hub Corridor land use. Staff and Planning Commission recommendation: To grant Mixed Use Activity Hub/Corridor land use. Owner/Applicant: SVAG Amazon, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 2
114. C814-06-0106.03 - Hyatt West PUD Amendment - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 151 South 1st Street (Lady Bird Lake 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 a condition of zoning. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. First Reading approved on October 5, 2023. Vote: 7-1. Council Member R. Alter voted nay. Council Member Harper-Madison, Council Member A. Alter, and Council Member Pool were off the dais. Second Reading approved on November 2, 2023. Vote 6-2. Council Members A. Alter and R. Alter nay. Council Member Pool abstaining. Council Member Kelly off the dais. Council Member Harper-Madison absent. Owner/Applicant: River South Venture, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617
District(s): District 9
115.C14-2023-0032 - 1512 Damon Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1512 Damon Road (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff
Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Albert Road Horizontal Investors, LP (Matt McDonnell). Agent: Armbrust & Brown (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
District(s): District 5
116. C14-2022-0100 - 7606 Albert Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7606 Albert Road (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from development reserve (DR) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Albert Road Horizontal Investors, LP (Matt McDonnell). Agent: Armbrust & Brown (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
District(s): District 5
117. C14H-2023-0079 - Griffin House. Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2502 Jarratt Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on November 9, 2023. 10-0. Council Member Harper-Madison absent. Owner/Applicant: Katherine Goering Agent: H-H-M, Inc. (Kristina Kupferschmid). City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Planning Department, 512-974-2727.
District(s): District 10
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