City of Austin City Council met Feb. 29.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The following represents the actions taken by the Austin City Council in the order they occurred during the meeting. While the minutes are not in sequential order, all agenda items were discussed. The City Council of Austin, Texas, convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, February 29,2024, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX.
PROCLAMATIONS
Distinguished Service Award Rondella Hawkins -To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool
Proclamation -Lupe Garcia Day -To be presented by Council Member Joe Velasquez
Proclamation National Week of Prayer for Healing of AIDS -To be presented by Council Member Vanessa Fuentes
Proclamation -Southgate-Lewis House -To be presented by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison
Proclamation -Black History Month Recognitions -To be presented by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison
Mayor Watson called the Council Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were acted on by one motion.
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session o f February 13,2024, and regular meeting of February 15, 2024.
The motion to approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of February 13,2024, and regular meeting of February 15, 2024, was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
2. Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to KMFA Radio Station, for the installation of solar electric systems on its facilities located at 41 Navasota Street, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $80,676. February 20,2024- Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Scaffidi absent and two vacancies.
The motion to approve the issuance of a capacity-based incentive to KXIFA Radio Station was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 11-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
3. Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Kensington Apartments, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on its facility located at 3300 Manor Road, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $184,802. February 20,2024- Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on a 6-2 vote with Chair Stone and Commissioner Gary voting against, Commissioner Scaffidi absent, and two vacancies.
The motion to approve the issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Kensington Apartments, LLC, was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
4. Approve issuance of an incentive to the Texas Solar Energy Society for its Pathways Pilot Program to demonstrate how Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding can be applied to solar installations in Austin Energy service ten-itory, in an amount not to exceed $90,000. February 20, 2024- Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Scaffidi absent and two vacancies.
The motion to approve the issuance of an incentive to the Texas Solar Energy Society was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
5. Approve issuance of a 5-year performance-based incentive to Starwood Capital Group LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on eight of its facilities in the Austin Energy service territory, in an amount not to exceed $2,142,861.70. February 20, 2024- Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on a 6-2 vote with Chair Stone and Commissioner Gary voting against, Commissioner Scaffidi absent, and two vacancies.
The motion to approve the issuance of a 5-year performance-based incentive to Starwood Capital Group I.I.(7, was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 14)-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
6. Authorize expenditures for annual renewals of professional dues and memberships in national and state associations and organizations related to the electric utility industry, in an amount not to exceed S425,000.
The motion authorizing expenditures for annual renewals of professional dues and memberships in national and state associations and organizations related to the electric utility industry was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela'§ second on a 11-0 vote.
7. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Resource Recovery Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to accept and appropriate $4,000,000 in grant funds from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for a reuse warehouse project and amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Resource Recovery Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to transfer in and appropriate $4,000,000.
Ordinance No. 20240229-007 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Haper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
8. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-2 related to campaign finance regulations.
Ordinance No. 20240229-008 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Haper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
9. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Burnet County for radio communications to provide the But-net County Sheriff's Department an archiving interface and radio control station equipment for use in its emergency dispatch center.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Burnet County was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
10. Authorize negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with various governmental agencies to lend public safely equipment for an initial term of up to five years, with two subsequent optional renewals of five years each, to support agencies that cooperate with the City's public safety departments in the provision of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services equipment, to include electronic, vehicular, portable, and fixed communications equipment in times of emergency or for purposes of mutual aid and interoperability.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with various governmental agencies was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela s second on a 11-0 vote.
11. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Emergency Communications District to reimburse the City for expenses related to the property lease and operational costs for the 9-1-1 back-up center.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Emergency Communications District was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
12. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Emergency Communications District to reimburse the City for costs to provide maintenance and other services supporting the 9-1-1 back-up center radio consoles. The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Emergency Communications District was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
13. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Lago Vista allowing the City of Austin to perform communication equipment installation, maintenance, and repair and consultations for Lago Vista on a reimbursement basis for the cost associated with labor, services, and parts.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Lago Vista was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela'§ second on a 11-0 vote.
14. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety to participate in the Texas Interoperable Radio Interconnect System, a grant-funded statewide interconnect system, to promote radio communications interoperability by tying together multiple jurisdictions using compatible hardware and cloud-based software.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
15. Authorize negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with various governmental entities and political subdivisions for radio communications subscription services to reimburse the City for labor, services, and software related to use of the Greater Austin Travis County Regional Radio System.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with various governmental entities and political subdivisions was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
16. Approve a resolution replacing Cathy McHorse with Aaron DeLaO as the United Way of Greater Austin nominee, replacing Rosie Truelove with Mandy DeMayo as the City of Austin Housing Department nominee and replacing Ed Van Eenoo with Marija Jukic as the City of Austin Financial Services Department nominee to the Board of the Austin Economic Development Corporation.
Resolution No. 20240229-016 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Ilaper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela'§ second on a 11-0 vote.
17. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Economic Development Corporation to provide services to the Austin Convention Center Department for the development project at the Austin Convention Center site for an amount not to exceed $250,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Economic Development Corporation was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
18. Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of tax-exempt general obligations in the total amount of $750,000. Related to items #22 and #43.
Resolution No. 20240229-018 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
19. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services contract for building renovation and remodeling architectural design services for the Waller Creek Restack project with Robert Jackson and Michael McElhaney Architects, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned 13usiness Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 17.74% MBE and 32.59% WBE participation]. District(s) Affected: District 9.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services contract with Robert Jackson and Michael McElhaney Architects, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Haper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
20. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the 38th and 40th Streets Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project with Cedar Hills Construction LLC, in the amount of $4,760,554, plus a $476,055 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,236,609. [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 7.64% MBE and 0.89% WBE participation. District(s) Affected: District 9.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Cedar Hills Construction LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela s second on a 11-0 vote.
21. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Brazos Street Duct 13ank Civil Work project with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $1,967,535, plus a $196,754 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,164,289. [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 97.94% MBE and 2.06% WBE participation]. District(s) Affected: District 9. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a 7-0-1 vote with Commissioner While abstaining and three vacancies.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
22. Authorize an amendment to the design-build contract for design and construction services for the Fire and EMS Stations Rebuild and Renovations project with Flintco LLC, to increase the contract amount by $750,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $27,450,000. [Note: This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 18.95% MBE and 1.71% WHE. Related to Items #18 and #43. District(s) Affected: District 3, District 9.
The motion authorizing an amendment to the design-build contract with Flintco LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
23. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services contract for engineering services for the Handcox Water Treatment Plant Resiliency Improvements project with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,912,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.50% MBE and 15.00% WBE participation]. District(s) Affected: District 10.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services contract with Carollo Engineers, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
24. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the St. Elmo Service Center New Austin Energy Pole Yard project with Alpha Paving Industries LLC, in the amount of S312,470, plus a $31,247 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $343,717. [Note: This contract will be awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 27.06%MBE/WBE combined participation]. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Alpha Paving Industries LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
25. Authorize an amendment to a contract for construction services for the Zilker Metro Park -Maintenance Barn Replacement project with replacement contractor A&J Construction Management LLC, to increase the amount by $1,384,804 for a total contract amount not to exceed S3,531,868. [Note: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 96.26% MBE and 3.74% WBE]. District(s) Affected: District 8.
The motion authorizing an amendment to a contract with replacement contractor A&.1 Construction Management 1.1.C was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
26. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for rental of industrial equipment with United Rentals (North America), Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed S4,500,000. [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].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with United Rentals (North America), Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
27. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for Splunk cyber security software products and services with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc,, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000. [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].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 14)-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
28. Authorize negotiation and execution 01 a contract for StreetMan streetlight management related hardware and services with Dhyan Networks and Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Dhyan Networks and Technologies, for up to 41 months for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,280,000. [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].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Dhyan Networks and Technologies, Inc., doing business as Dhyan Networks and technologies, wax approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela'§ second on a 11-0 vote.
29. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for radio frequency engineering support with Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., for a term of five years iii an amount not to exceed S 1,625,000. [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].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
30. Authorize negotiation and execution 01 a contract for electrolytic cells and parts with Psi Water Technologies, Inc., for a term of three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $303,106. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2- 913 (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program): therefore. no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Psi Water Technologies, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
31. Authorize execution of a contract for screened chocolate loam and sandy loam (topsoil) with Schuler Contracting LLC, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. [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].
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Schuler Contracting I.I.C was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
32. Authorize execution o f three contracts for brush and bulk collection and compost hauling services with Aftermath Disaster Recovery, Inc., DRC Emergency Services, Inc., and Irep LLC, each for a term of five years in amounts 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 services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the execution of three contracts with Aftermath Disaster Recovery, Inc., DRC Emergency Services, Inc., and Irep LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
33. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued parts and repair services for International trucks with Longhorn International Trucks Ltd., to increase the amount by $900,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6 791,509. [Note: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-913 (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract with Longhorn International Trucks Ltd. was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela'§ second on a 11-0 vote.
34. Authorize execution of a contract for advanced transportation controller traffic signal cabinets designed for installation on traffic signal poles with Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., for up to five years in an amount not to exceed $800,000. [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 certified M/WBEs. therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
35. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to two contracts for continued security system parts and labor with Preferred Technologies LLC d/b/a Preferred Technologies and Knight Security Systems LLC, to increase the amounts by $7,370,000 for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $7,620,000, divided between the contractors. [Note: These contracts were reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-98 (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for these contracts, there were no subcontracting opportunities therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendments to two contracts with Preferred Technologies LLC, doing business as Preferred Technologies, and Knight Security Systems LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
36. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for ArcGIS Enterprise software licensing with Insight Public Sector, Inc. d/b/a Insight Public Sector, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed S 1,050,000. [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].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc., doing business as Insight Public Sector, was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
37. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for library digital content and services with OverDrive, Inc., for a term of live years in an amount not to exceed $22,000,000. [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-].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with OverDrive, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela'§ second on a 11-0 vote.
38. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued forensic analysis of biological evidence with Southwest Research Institute d/b/a Signature Science LLC, to increase the amount by $4,000,000 and to extend the term by up to five years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $10,469,955. [Note: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract with Southwest Research Institute, doing business as Signature Science LLC, was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
39. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for golf course equipment replacement parts with Coufal-Prater Equipment LLC d/b/a United Ag & Turf, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $625,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-913 (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program): therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Coufal-Prater Equipment LLC, doing business as United Ag & Turf, was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
40. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for an SAS Office Analytics business intelligence cloud platform with Executive Information Systems LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed S300,000. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities by City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). There were no subcontracting opportunities for the goods and services required for this procurement: therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Executive Information Systems LLC ,vax approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
41. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for the creation of a strategic plan to protect Austin's creeks and communities with Jodon Maclem Corporation, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $400,000, [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-98 (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) and subcontractor goals were applied to the solicitation. The subcontracting goals were met, and the resulting contract will include 25% MBE/WBE combined participation].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Jodon Maclem Corporation was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
42. Authorize execution of a contract for ION meters with Dealers Electrical Supply d/b/a Dealers Electrical Supply Co., for up to live years for a total contract amount not to exceed S2,500,000. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9I3 ( 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].
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Dealers Electrical Supply, doing business as Dealers Electrical Supply Co., was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela'§ second on a 11-0 vote.
43. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Fire Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to increase appropriations by S750,000 for rebuilding and renovating fire and emergency medical services stations. Related to Items #18 and #22.
Ordinance No. 20240229-043 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
44. Approve an ordinance accepting Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance grant funds from the Texas Department of Emergency Management and amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to appropriate funding in the amount of $2,127,895 for COVID-19 and Winter Storm Uri expenses.
Ordinance No. 20240229-044 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
45. Approve an ordinance amending Exhibit A to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 City Fee and Fine Ordinance (Ordinance No. 20230816-007) to remove the non-resident library card fee for residents of the City's limited purpose and extraterritorial jurisdictions. Ordinance No. 20240229-045 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
46. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 8 (Parks and Recreation) to regulate activities that occur on parkland; correcting the name of certain parkland; and creating offenses and penalties.
Ordinance No. 20240229-046 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
47. Approve a resolution approving the appointment of members of the police reserve force. Resolution No. 20240229-047 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
48. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to accept and appropriate $58,239 in additional grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, 01'flee of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the City and Travis County Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Project.
Ordinance No. 20240229-048 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
49. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 7 to the agreement with American Gateways to stabilize the immigration status of detained and non-detained immigrants residing in Austin/Travis County, to add one six-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $210,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $2,046,505.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 7 to the agreement with American Gateways was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela'§ second on a 11-0 vote.
50. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 10 to the agreement with the University of Texas at Austin to improve birth outcomes and maternal/infant health among vulnerable communities of color in Austin, to add one six-month extension option ending on September 30,2024, in an amount not to exceed S204,472, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $3,447,106.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 10 to the agreement with the University of Texas at Austin was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
51. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to accept and appropriate $4,967,319 in grant funds from the Texas Division of Emergency Management for COVID-19 lab diagnostics.
Ordinance No. 20240229-051 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
52. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to accept and appropriate S25,000 in grant funds from Home Grown for the Building Comprehensive Networks for Home-Based Childcare grant.
Ordinance No. 20240229-052 wax approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
53. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to accept and appropriate S31,500 in additional grant funds from the National Environmental Health Association and U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program.
Ordinance No. 20240229-053 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
54. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Central Texas Community Health Centers. Inc. d/b/a Community Care to provide HIV-related services, to add one-time funding to the 12-month term beginning January 1,2024, in an amount not to exceed $119,546, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $597,725.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Central Texas Community Health Centers, Inc., doing business as Community Care, was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
55. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (Table of Speed Limits) to remove a defunct school zone on Toomey Road. District(s) Affected: District 9. Ordinance No. 20240229-055 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
56. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations: removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
The following appointments and waivers were approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
Waivers
Approve a waiver of' the attendance requirement in Section 2-1-26 of' the City Code for the service of Emily De Maria Nicola on the Commission on Aging. The waiver includes absences through today's date.
Approve a waiver of the attendance requirement in Section 2-1-26 of the City Code for the service of Austin Adams on the Commission on Aging. The waiver includes absences through today's date.
Approve a waiver under Section 2-1-27(E) of the City Code of the training deadline established by Section 2-1-23(B) of the City Code for the following persons appointed to a City board if the person completes the training required by Section 2-1-23 on or before April 1,2024:
Mark Mapes - Mechanical and Plumbing Board
57. Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to the HONK!TX Community Street Band Festival to be held at the Pan Am Recreation Center on April 7, 2024. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Jose Velasquez, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Paige Ellis.
The motion to approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to the HONK!TX Community Street Band Festival was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
58. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to implement sustainable procurement practices in City operations and establish a pilot program for concrete construction and greenspace maintenance services and equipment, and to provide recommendations for further program expansion. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Alison Alter.
Resolution No. 20240229-058 wax approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
Item 59 was pulled for discussion.
6(). Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to return to Council with an Economic and Cultural District Framework, identifying funding and support for Red River Cultural District, and providing an update regarding policy topics that support new and existing cultural and heritage districts. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Resolution No. 20240229-060 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
61. Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to amend the Lamar Boulevard/Justin Lane Transit Oriented District (also known as the Crestview area). Council Sponsors: Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, Council Member Jose Velasquez, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri.
This item was postponed to March 21, 2024, at the request of Council Member Vela's on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
ITEMS TO SET PUBLIC HEARINGS
62. Set a public hearing to consider renaming "Kellam Road" to "Circuit of the Americas Boulevard" under City Code Chapter 14-5 (Street Name Change) (Suggested date: March 21, 2024, Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas) District(s) Affected: District 2.
The public hearing was set for Thursday, March 21,2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
63. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to include the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Typologies. (Suggested date: May 30, 2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas).
The public hearing was set for Thursday, May 30,2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
64. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance adopting Local Standards of Care for the Parks and Recreation Department's youth programs. (Suggested date and location: April 4,2024, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas).
The public hearing was set for Thursday, April 4,2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela'§ second on a 11-0 vote.
65. Set a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing and directing the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department to act on the City's behalf to work with the National Parks Service and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in connection with the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program and to apply for an ORLP grant for up to $4,000,000, to be matched by the City, to partially fund the cost of the John Trevinio Jr. Metro Park Vision Plan Phase One Implementation project. (Suggested date and location: March 7,2024, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas).
The public hearing was set for Thursday, March 7, 2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
AGENDA ADDENDUM
98. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the two-day Blues on the Green event.
Ordinance No. 20240229-098 was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson'§ motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
99. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for pre-construction and construction services for the Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization -Phase 2 project with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000. [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 goals with 10.41% DBE participation.] District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company was approved on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
Action was taken on Item 100 and later reconsidered.
ITEMS TO SET PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
101. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Exhibit A to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 City Fee and Fine Ordinance (Ordinance No. 20230816-007) to add a dedicated GoPurple component of SO. 15 cents per thousand gallons to Austin Water' s water utility and wastewater utility community benefit charge to support reuse strategies in the Water Forward plan (Suggested date: March 7,2024, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas).
The public hearing was set for Thursday, March 7, 2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Harper-Madison Madison off the dais.
A motion to reconsider the consent agenda to include Council Member Harper-Madison voting aye on the consent vote was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
AUSTIN HOUSING AND FINANCE CORPORATION MEETING
Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting and called the Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to order at 10:58 a.m. See separate minutes.
69. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a I3oard of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene.
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 11:10 a.m.
DISCITSSION ITEMS CONTINUED
59. Approve a resolution to establish Austin as a recognized soccer city and directing the City Manager to analyze challenges and needs in soccer field development and soccer programming and to provide recommendations. Council Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Jos6 "Chito" Vela, Council Member Jos6 Velasquez, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Council Member Ellis.
Resolution No. 20240229-059 was approved as amended on Council Member Fuentes' motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
An amendment to add a new BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED was approved on Council Member Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on an 11-0 vote to read as follows:
"The City Manager is directed to ensure any future soccer field development is considerate of and balanced with existing needs for park improvements. "
ITEMS FROM COUNCII.
100. Approve a resolution regarding Council's commitment to supporting workers' rights and calling on Google, LLC to engage in negotiations with the union representing the YouTube Music Content Operations Team. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Council Member Jos6 Velasquez, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Vela.
A motion to reconsider was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Velasquez, and approved on a 11-0 vote.
Resolution No. 20240229-100 was approved on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Ryan Alter s second on a 9-1 vote. Council Member Kelly voted nay. Mayor Pro Tem Pool was off the dais.
ITEM REFERRED FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEE
66. Approve the Public Safety Committee recommendation to direct the City Manager to initiate a selection process to identify candidates for Council appointment of one additional associate judge and up to five additional substitute judges to the Municipal Court for the current judicial term, subject to funding considerations after discussions with the City Manager, and to utilize a recruitment and selection process based on the 2021 judicial selection process including using the citizen panel members from 2021 if available. Council Sponsors: Public Safely Committee.
The motion to approve the Public Safely Committee recommendation to direct the City Manager to initiate a selection process to identify candidates for Council appointment of one additional associate judge and up to five additional substitute judges to the Municipal Court for the current judicial term was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
An amendment to edit "up to two associate judges" was approve on Council Vela's motion, Council Member Velasquez second on a 11-0 vote.
The motion to approve the Public Safety Committee recommendation as amended was approved on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on a 10-0 vote.
EMINENT DOMAIN
Items 67 and 68 were acted on in one motion.
67. 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 exclusive wastewater line easement for subterranean tunnel consisting of a 0.13 acre (5,673 square feet) tract of land, one wastewater easement consisting of a 0.10 acre (4,200 square feet) tract of land, one access easement consisting of a 0.02 acre (988 square feet) tract o f land, one temporary working space easement consisting of a 0.0844 acre (3,676 square feet) tract of land, 496 square feet, 242 square feet, 612 square feet, and 55 square feet 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 3 of Williamson Centre Subdivision, a subdivision of record in Volume 87, Page 12A of the Plat Records o f Travis County, Texas, said Lot 3 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 S 147,310, 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 1807 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. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Resolution No. 20240229-067 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on a 11-0 vote.
68. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the properly interests needed for the Travis Country Fire Station Project for the public use of improving Austin Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services response times, requiring the acquisition of a 0.214 acres (9,323 square feet) access easement, being out of and a portion of Lot 2, Block A, Oak Hill Technology Park Subdivision, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Document No. 200000208, Official Public Records o f Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at S 10,894 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner's award. The owner of the needed property is AAW Oak Hill. Ltd. The property is located at 5408 West US Highway 290, Austin, Texas 78735. The project route is limited to this single location. District(s) Affected: District 8.
Revolution No. 20240229-068 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on a 11-0 vote.
PUBI.IC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS
71. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend City Code Title 25 related to environmental protections at the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. A motion to postpone this item to March 7,2024, was approved without objection.
72. Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to the allocation of housing tax credits and private activity bonds and the application by TX Clayton 2024, Ltd., or an affiliated entity, for a proposed development financed through the private activity bond program and known as Cameron HiLine located within the city of Austin at or near 1120 and 1124 Clayton Lane. Austin, Texas 78723. District(s) Affected: District 4.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Resolution No. 20240229-072 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on a 11-0 vote.
ITEM ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC HEARING
70. Approve an ordinance repeating Ordinance Nos. 20220609-080, 20221201-055, and 20221201-056; and amending City Code Chapter 4-18 (General Permitting Standards) to establish application processes and procedures for City Code Title 25 (Land Development) density bonus and incentive programs. Related to Item #73.
Ordinance No. 20240229-070 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Kelly abstained.
73. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zone, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations, including compatibility standards; and initiating rezoning of certain properties. Related to item #70.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the ordinance was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pool and seconded by Council Member Vela.
A motion to amend was made by Council Member Vela, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pool, and approved on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Kelly abstained.
The amendment was to edit screening requirements in Subsection (G) of Section 25- 2-652 in Part 3 to read as follows:
"(8) Screening Requirements. Except when visible from or through a pedestrian or bicycle access point, the following objects may not be visible at the site's property line that is shared with a triggering property and shall be screened:
(a) vehicle lights from vehicles that use or are parked on a parking lot or in a parking structure located on the site;
(b) mechanical equipment;
(c) outdoor storage;
(d) refuse receptacles and collection areas; or
(e) common areas for amenities, including outdoor deckv, patios, or pools. (9) The screening required in Subdivision (9) may not impede pedestrian or bicycle access points."
Ordinance No. 20240229-073 was approved as amended on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 9-1 vote. Council Member Alison Alter voted nay. Council Member Kelly abstained.
Mayor Watson recessed the meeting at 11:59 a.m. without objection.
Mayor Watson reconvened the meeting at 12:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL
Diana Prechter -Several recommendations I have for the Charter Review Commission - Present
Aman Odeh -TBD -Present
Chris Harris -TBD -Present
Ryan Saunders -parking -Present
Michael Katz -Ceasefire -Present
Courtney Toretto -Cease fire resolutions/community healing -Present
KINDA NATSHEH -CEASEFIRE RESOLUTION -Present
Nakhli Zeidan -TBD -Present
Ben Suddaby -TBD -Present
Allison Klein -Not Present
LIVE MUSIC
Chris Duarte
Mayor Watson recessed the meeting at 12:32 p.m. without objection.
Mayor Watson reconvened then recessed the meeting to go into Executive Session at 1:04 p.m. without objection.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council went into Executive Session, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government 0,(le, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda and to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda.
74. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Clerk (Personnel matters -Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Conducted
75. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Auditor (Personnel matters -Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Conducted
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 2:00 p.m.
ZONING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENTS
78. 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 front 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) Affected: District 3.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison and approved without objection.
This item was postponed to April 4, 2024, at the request of the Applicant and Neighborhood on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
79. 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 properly 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) Affected: District 3.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison and approved without objection.
This item was postponed to April 4,2024, at the request of the Applicant on Council 1Iember Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
80. 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) Affected: District 3.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison and approved without objection.
This item was postponed to April 4,2024, at the request of the Applicant on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
81. NPA-2023-0018.05 -Kenniston Residential -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040513-30. the Brentwood/Highland 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 properties locally known as 410 and 412 Kenniston Drive (Waller Creek Watershed) from Higher Density Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use.
Owner/Applicant: Bethby LLC and Lewgun LLC. Agents: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison and approved without objection.
This item was postponed to March 21,2024, at the request of the Neighborhood on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
82. C14-2023-0122 -Kenniston Residential - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 410 and 412 Kenniston Drive (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence highest density-neighborhood plan (MF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation To grant multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence highest density neighborhood plan (MF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Bethby LLC and Lewgun LLC. Agent Thrower Design (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison and approved without objection.
This item was postponed to March 21,2024, at the request of the Neighborhood on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
83. NPA-2023-0023.01 -Sheridan -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070809-055 the University Hills/Windsor Park 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 6103 Sheridan Avenue (Fort Branch and Tannehill Branch Watershed) from Single Family to Commercial land use, as amended. Staff and Planning Commission recommendation: To grant the applicant's request for Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Leslie Elliott. Agent: Leslie Elliott. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison and approved without objection.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240229-083 to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) to Commercial land use, as amended, was approved on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's§ second on a 11-0 vote.
84. C14-2023-0()35 -Sheridan - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6103 Sheridan Avenue (Fort Branch and Tannehill Branch Watersheds) Applicant's Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan ( SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (LR-MU CO-NP) combining district zoning, as amended. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay neighborhood plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Poole (Leslie Elliott). Agent Leslie Elliott. City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, 512-974-1057. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison and approved without objection.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240229-084 for neighborhood commercial-mixed use conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (LR-AIIT-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with the following staff amendment was approved on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
The staff amendment was to edit the Caption and Part 1 to add the conditional overlay combing district, and add a new Part 2 as follows and renumber the remaining sections:
"Part 2. The property within the boundaries of the conditional overlay combing district established by this ordinance is subject to the following conditions:
The following uses are prohibited used of the Properly:
Alternative financial services Consumer convenience sei-vices Off-site accessory parking Pedicab storage and dispatch" Service station
85. 014-2023-0130 - Manor CS-1 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2200 Manor Road and 2801 Breeze Terrace (Boggy Creek Watershed) Applicant's Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan CCS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan CCS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: McElroy Building Company, Inc. (Ryan McElroy). Agent Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison and approved without objection.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240229-085 for commercial-liquor sales-mixed use vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan CCS-1-MU-V CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
86. NPA-2023-0023.02 -Berkman Mixed Use -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070809-55 the University Hills/Windsor Park Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element o f the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known 64()5 Berkman Drive (Fort Branch Watershed) from Higher Density Single Family to Mixed Use land use. First reading approved January 18, 2024. Vote: 11-0. Owners/Applicants: 6405 Berkman TX, LLC. Agents: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison, and approved without objection.
The item was approved on second reading only on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
87. C14-2023-0107 -Berkman Mixed Use -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6405 13erkman Drive (Fort I3ranch Watershed). Applicant's Request: To rezone from townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, as amended. First reading approved January 18, 2024. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: 6405 Berkman TX, LLC. Agent: Thrower Design (Victoria Haase). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko. Planning Department, 512-974- 1057. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison, and approved without objection.
The item was approved on second reading only on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
88. C14-2023-0128 -8711 Chisholm Lane Rezone -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 8711 Chisholm Lane (South Boggy Creek Watershed) Applicant's Request: To rezone from development reserve (DR) 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/Applicant: John Luke Sanchez. Agent: Renee Godinez. City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 5.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison, and approved without objection.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240229-088 for ?ingle family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning was approved on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Harper-1Iadison's second on a 11-0 vote.
89. C14-2023-0127 -1900 Keilbar Ln -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1900 Keilbar Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed) Applicant's Request: To rezone from development reserve (DR) district zoning to family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence (SIU) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Building ATX LLC (Stuart Carr). Agent: Building ATX LLC (Cody Carr). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 5.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison, and approved without objection.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240229-089 for family residence (SF-3) district zoning was approved on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison s second on a 11-0 vote.
90. NPA-2023-0020.01 -4201 South Congress -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20050818-Z001 the South Congress 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 42()1 South Congress Avenue (Williamson Creek and Blunn Creek Watershed) from Industry to Mixed Use land use. First Reading approved on February 1,2024. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: 300 Industrial: 4201 S Congress Ave Owner, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Ferris Clements). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison, and approved without objection.
This item was postponed to March 21,2024, at the request of the Applicant on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
91. C14-2023-0043 -4201 South Congress -Approve second and third readings oi an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning properly locally known as 4201 South Congress Avenue (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial service-neighborhood plan (LI-NP) combining district zoning and 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. First Reading approved general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay neighborhood plan CCS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning on February 1, 2024. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: 4201 S, Congress Ave Owner, LLC (Gavin Greenblum). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Ferris Clements). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison, and approved without objection.
This item was postponed to March 21,2024, at the request of the Applicant on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
92. NPA-2023-0020.03 -300-440 Industrial Blvd. NPA -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20050818-Z001 the South Congress 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 300,400,436 and 440 Industrial Blvd and 4211 Willow Springs Rd (Blunn Creek Watershed) from Industry to Mixed Use land use. First Reading approved on February 1, 2024. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant300 Industrial: LEIFINDUS300, LLC; 436 and 440 Industrial: LEIFINDUS440, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison, and approved without objection.
The item was approved on second reading only on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
93. C14-2023-0044 -300-440 Industrial Blvd. -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 300,400, 436,440 Industrial Boulevard and 4211 Willow Spring Road (Blunn Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial service-neighborhood plan (LI-NP) combining district zoning to limited industrial service-planned development area neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, as amended, on February 1, 2024. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: LEIFINDUS300, LLC; LEIFINDUS440, LLC (Maxwell Leif'er), Agent: Drenner Group. PC (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison, and approved without objection.
The item was approved on second reading only on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
94. C14-2023-0046 - 600 Industrial Blvd. -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning properly locally known as 506 and 600 Industrial Boulevard and 4138 1/2 Terry O Lane (Blunn Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial service-planned development area neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning to limited industrial service planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. First Reading approved on February 1, 2024. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: LEIDEV600 TIC, LLC 728 Post Road. LLC; BMARS Holdings, LLC (Maxwell Leif'er). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison and approved without objection.
The item was approved on second reading only on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
95. C14-2023-0048 -7500 Burnet Road -Approve second and third readings of' an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning properly locally known as 7500 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. First Reading approved general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay CCS MU-V-CO) combining district zoning, as amended, on February 1,2024. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: 7500 Burnet LP, (Anthony Clarke). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting, (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 7.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison, and approved without objection.
This item was postponed to March 7,2024, at the request of the Applicant on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison'§ second on a 11-0 vote.
96. C14-2023-0123 - 1900 Burton Drive - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1900 Burton Drive (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone fi-om multifamily residence moderate-high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-vertical mixed use building conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Flats on
Burton, LLC, Agent: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart and Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison, and approved without objection.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240229-096 for community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
97. C14-2023-0096 -Ben White Boulevard Medical Office -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4007 James Casey Street (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GR-V-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: St. David's HealthCare Partnership, LP, LLP: Kenneth B, Ferguson Investments, Incd KBF Jacs South Austin, LLC (Mark Worsham, Kenneth B. Ferguson). Agent: Armbrust & Brown. PLLC (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Action was taken and later reconsidered.
A motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Qadri, seconded by Council Member Harper-Madison, and approved without objection.
This item was postponed to March 7,2024, at the request of the Neighborhood on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 11-0 vote.
Mayor Watson recessed the meeting to go into Executive Session at 2:20 p.m. without objection.
EXECUTIVE SESSION CONTINUED
76. Evaluate the performance of and consider compensation and benefits for, the Municipal Court Clerk (Personnel matters -Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Conducted.
77. Discuss legal issues related to The State of Texas v. City of Austin, et al., Cause No. D-1- GN-24-000586 in the 419th Judicial District of Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). Conducted
102. Discuss legal issues related to Sam Kirsch v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. 1.20-cv 01113-RP in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; Modesto Rodriguez v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. 1:21-cv-01087-RPinthe United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; Alyssa Sanders v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. 1.22-cv-314-RP in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division Tyree Talley v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. 1:21-cv-00249 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, and Ge'micah Volter-Jones v. City of Austin et at, Cause No. 1:22-cv-00511 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Conducted
Mayor Watson adjourned the meeting at 4:18 p.m. without objection.
The minutes were approved on this the 21 St day of March 2024 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
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