City of Austin City Council met May 2.
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, May 2,2024, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX and via videoconference.
PROC'LAMATIONS
Proclamation -National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month ·· To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool
Proclamation Older Americans Month -To be presented by Council Member Vanessa Fuentes
Distinguished Service Awards -Firefighters from the Casulo Hotel fire -To be presented by Council Member Jos6 Velasquez and to be accepted by Fire Chief Joel Baker and Austin Fire Department staff
Proclamation Wildfire Awareness Month -To be presented by Council Member Alison Alter
Distinguished Service Award -Kurt Cadena-Mitchell -To be presented by Council Member Alison Alter
Mayor Watson called the Council Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Council Member Fuentes appeared via videoconference.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Ciabriella Zeidan -hope -Present.
Luai Abou-Emara -1bd -Present.
Leora Sharg -TBD -Not present.
Abigail Mallick -City Council -Present.
Elior Amar -Jewish life in Austin -Present.
Kellen Gildersleeve -taxes -Present.
Sam Saadeh -tbd -Present.
Drew Doggett -Lighting in public spaces -Present.
Cliff'Clive -TI3D -Present.
13rian Weldon -City identity and ceasefire resolution -Present.
Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting at 12:34 p.m. without objection.
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Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 1.10 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were acted on by one motion.
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council regular meeting of March 7,2024, work session of April 16,2024, and regular meeting of April 18,2024.
The motion to approve the minutes of the Austin City Council regular meeting of March 7,2024, work session of April 16, 2024, and regular meeting of April 18, 2024, was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
2. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 15-9-23 (Medically Vulnerable Residents) relating to utility customers with certain medical vulnerabilities to reduce the frequency of program recertification requirements and expand the types of providers that may certify patient eligibility.
Ordinance No. 20240502-002 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
3. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 15-6-3 (Administration) relating to the process for adoption of administrative rules related to solid waste services. Withdrawn.
Items 4 through 6 were pulled for discussion.
7. Approve an ordinance suspending an increase in water and wastewater rates proposed by Un(line, LLC for its customers located in the City's corporate limits in the area known as Greenshores on Lake Austin.
Ordinance No. 20240502-007 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez'§ motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
8. Approve a resolution appointing Rajeev Thomas to the Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. board of directors and amending the Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. articles of incorporation and bylaws.
Resolution No. 20240502-008 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
9. Ratify an interlocal agreement with the Austin-Travis County Sobriety Center Local Government Corporation d/b/a the Sobering Center for the City's provision of clinical oversight at the Sobering Center, for an initial 12-month term with four 12-month extension options, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $142,178, to be paid to the City.
The motion ratifying an interlocal agreement with the Austin-Travis County Sobriety Center Local Government Corporation doing business as the Sobering Center was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
10. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health for the Emergency Medical Services Department's provision of integrated health services to eligible Medical Access Program beneficiaries for an initial 12-month term with four 12-month extension options, for a total agreement amount of $ 1,000,000 for the initial term, to be paid to the City.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Travis County Healthcare District doing business as Central Health was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
11. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Tax-Exempt Program Notes, to be issued in the form of commercial paper notes and direct purchase notes, in a maximum principal amount at any one time outstanding not to exceed S600,000,000, to provide short-term financing on utility projects: approve the execution of all related agreements, including an Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement and an Amended and Restated Note Purchase Agreement, each with JPMorgan Chase Bank: and approve and authorize all related documents, agreements, and fees related to the City's Combined Utility Systems Tax-Exempt Program Notes.
Ordinance No. 20240502-011 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
12. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Taxable Commercial Paper Notes, to be issued in the form of commercial paper notes and direct purchase notes, in a maximum principal amount at any one time outstanding of S 100,000,000 to provide short-term financing on utility projects; approve the execution of all related agreements, including a Revolving Credit Agreement and a Note Purchase Agreement. each with JPMorgan Chase Bank; and approve and authorize all related documents, agreements, and fees related to the City's Combined Utility Systems Taxable Program Notes.
Ordinance No. 20240502-012 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
13. Approve an ordinance authorizing a Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation related to the City's Hotel Occupancy Tax Subordinate Lien Variable Rate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008; and authorizing the execution and delivery of related agreements and fees.
Ordinance No. 20240502-013 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
14. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt City of Austin, Texas, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2024, in a par amount not to exceed $500,000,000, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance; authorizing related documents; approving the payments of the costs of' issuance; and providing that the issuance and sale be accomplished by November 1,2024.
Ordinance No. 20240502-014 wax approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
15. Authorize additional contingency for the construction contract for the St. Elmo Service Center 8 Renovations project with Rodriguez Barr, Inc., d/b/a The Barr Company, AIA, to increase the amount by $66,300, for a revised total amount not to exceed S 1,007,632. (Note: This request is for additional contingency only. Participation to date is 6.03% MBE and 8.36% WBE). District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing additional contingency for the construction contract with Rodriguez Barr, Inc., doing business as The Barr Company, AIA, was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
16. Authorize an amendment to the professional services contract for engineering services for the design of Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek with URS Corp. in the amount of $9,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $11,863,005. [Note: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 6,12% MBE and 13.14% WBE]. District(s) Affected: District 5, District 8, District 9.
The motion authorizing an amendment to the professional services contract with ITRS Corp. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadris second on an 11-0 vote.
17. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Northwest Austin Booster Stations Improvements project with C.C. Carlton Industries, Ltd., in the amount of $8,940,800 plus a $894,080 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $9.834,880. [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 11.80% MBE and 1.28% WBE participation]. District(s) Affected: District 8, District 10.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with C.C. Carlton Industries, Ltd., was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
18. Authorize negotiation and execution of five professional services contracts for engineering services for the 2024 Construction Inspection Rotation List with HDR Engineering, Inc., Freese and Nichols, Inc., Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., and Weston Solutions, Inc., for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,200,000.00, divided among the firms. [Note: These contracts 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 10.50% MBE and 2.86% WBE participation].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of five professional services contracts with HDR Engineering, Inc., Freese and Nichols, Inc., Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., and Weston Solutions, Inc., wax approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
19. Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for gas turbine repair and maintenance with ProEnergy Services LLC; Transcanada Turbines, Inc.; and Wood Group Pratt & Whitney Industrial Turbine Services LLC, each for up to live years for total contract amounts not to exceed $60,000,000, 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]. District(s) Affected: District 1, District 2.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of three contracts with ProEnergy Services LLC; Transcanada Turbines, Inc.; and Wood Group Pratt & Whitney Industrial Turbine Services LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
20. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to two contracts for continued customer care and billing system hosting, maintenance, and support with Oracle America, Inc., to extend the term by three years and increase the amount by $33,400,000, for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $48,005,332. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendments to two contracts with Oracle America, Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
21. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued customer care and billing system licenses and support with Oracle America, Inc., to increase the amount by $6,750,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $38,962,083. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); there fore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract with Oracle America, Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
22. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract to provide hydrologic consulting services with Hoffpauir Consulting PLLC, for up to five years, in an amount not to exceed S 1,300,000. [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 Hoffpauir Consulting PLLC was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
23. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for sludge tank parts with National Oilwell Varco, LP, for a term of one year in an amount not to exceed $141,384. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-98 (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program): therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. District(s) Affected: District 10.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with National Oilwell Varco, LP was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
24. Authorize negotiation and execution o f a contract for the application of diquat dibromide for root control with Duke's Root Control Inc.. for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $439,484. [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 Duke's Root Control Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
25. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for original equipment manufacturer parts and repair services for Spartan Fire Trucks with Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc., for a term of up to five years in an amount not to exceed $2,690,000. [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 Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
26. Authorize execution of a contract for reflective glass beads with Swarco Reflex LLC d/b/a Swarco/Reflex, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $625,000. [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 certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Swarco Reflex LLC doing business as Swarco/Reflex was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
27. Authorize execution of a contract for valve assessments with Hydromax USA LLC, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $ 1,775,000. [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 execution of a contract with Hydromax USA LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
28. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued PagerDuty digital operations management software licensing and related services with Carahsoft Technology Corp., to increase the amount by $825,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,261,268. [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 an amendment to a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
29. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for professional consulting and economic development and lending services with Community Initiatives Development Corporation, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed S261,180. [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 Community Initiatives Development Corporation was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez'§ motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
30. Authorize execution of a contract for underwater diving inspections with Chapman Marine Inc., for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed S 1,085.000. [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, no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Chapman Marine Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri 's second on an 11-0 vote.
31. Ratify a contract for data protection software with Freeit Data Solutions Inc., in the amount of S 171,000. [Note: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned I3usiness Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion to ratify a contract with Freeit Data Solutions Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
32. Authorize negotiation and execution 01 a contract for critical incident stress management services with Dr. Tania Glenn & Assocs. PA, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed S450,000. [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 Dr. Tania Glenn & Assocs. PA was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
33. Authorize execution of a contract for parts, repair, and related services for radiators, fuel tanks. hydraulic tanks, and oil tanks with Roznovak's Services Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $400,000. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9I3 (Minority Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Roznovak's Services Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
34. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for parts and repairs services for medium-heavy duly Chevrolet vehicles with Gunn Chevrolet Ltd.. for up to 55 months for a total contract amount not to exceed S1,575,000. [Note: This procurement was 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 this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Gunn Chevrolet Ltd. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
35. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued parking operations management services for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport with SP Plus Corporation d/b/a SP+, to increase the amount by $25,000,000 and to extend the term by up to 37 months, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $115,639,880. [Note: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 0.30% MBE and 6.70% WI3E participation].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract with SP Plus Corporation doing business as SP+ was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11- 0 vote.
36. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for two portable handheld raman spectrometers with Safeware Inc., in an amount motto exceed $130,000. [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 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 Safeware Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council 1Iember Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
37. Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Florida to allow for the cooperative procurement of goods and services. [Note: Contracts under this agreement will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program)].
The motion authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Florida was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
38. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services contract for engineering services for IH35 Cap & Stitch -Connecting Austin Equitably Mobility Study project with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,400.000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goal with 7.00% DBE participation]. District(s) Affected: District 1, District 3, District 4, District 9.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services contract with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11- 0 vote.
39. Authorize negotiation and execution of' an amendment to the professional services contract for engineering services for the Fallwell Lane Capital Renewal project with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $5,500,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed 69,000,000. [Note: This amendment will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 and City Code 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 30.48% DHE]. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11- 0 vote.
40. Authorize execution of three contracts for dry rock rip rap crushed aggregate with Schuler Contracting LLC; Green Dream International; and Dalrymple Gravel and Contracting, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $6,898,113, divided among the contractors. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities iii 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 three contracts with Schuler Contracting LLC; Green Dream International; and Dalrymple Gravel and Contracting, was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
41. Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for City of Austin brand strategy and development with Pentagram Design Inc. and TKO Advertising Inc., each fur a term of' one year in amounts not to exceed $564,000, divided between the contractors. [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. However, one of the recommended contractors identified subcontracting opportunities].
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of two contracts with Pentagram Design Inc. and TKO Advertising Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez'§ motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
42. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire an extension of four temporary working space easements, consisting of approximately 0.087 acres (3,8()5 square feet), 0.019 acres (8()4 square feet), 0.009 acres (414 square feet), and 0.010 acres (434 square feet) of land, generally located at 2303 Kinney Road, Austin, Texas 78704, from Joe Steve Williams, as trustee of the Joe Steve Williams Revocable Trust of 2001, in an amount not to exceed S90,612. District(s) Affected: District 5.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire an extension of four temporary working space easements, consisting of approximately 0.087 acres (3,805 square feet), 0.019 acres (804 square feet), 0.009 acres (414 square feet), and 0.010 acres (434 square feet) of land, generally located at 2303 Kinney Road, Austin, Texas 78704, from Joe Steve Williams, ax trustee of the Joe Steve Williams Revocable Trust of 2001, was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadris second on an 11-0 vote.
43. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center d/b/a Integral Care for renovating the Bungalows at Century Park (formerly known as the Texas Bungalows Hotel and Suites) located at 13311 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas to add an additional $2,323,526.59, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,084,739.02. District(s) Affected: District 7.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation €'enter doing business as Integral Care was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
44. Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance of multifamily private activity bonds by Austin Affordable PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000, to finance, in part, the acquisition and rehabilitation of an affordable rental development to be known as Eagle's Landing Family Apartments, located at or near 8000 Decker Lane, Austin, Texas 78724, within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Resolution No. 20240502-044 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
45. Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance of Multi-family Private Activity Bonds by Austin Affordable PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, in an amount not to exceed S24,800,000, to finance, in part, the acquisition and rehabilitation of an affordable rental development to be known as Village at Collinwood and located at or near 1000 Collinwood West Drive, Austin, Texas 78753. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Resolution No. 20240502-045 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
46. Approve a settlement in Juanita Marie Lopez and Christine Gomez v. The City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-23-001336, in the 126th District Court, Travis County, Texas. The motion approving a settlement in Juanita Alarie Lopez and Christine Gomez v. The City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-23-001336, was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez'§ motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
The settlement amount was $194,000.
47. Approve a settlement in Ana Casillas and Breana Casillas v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-23-008876, in the 419th District Court, Travis County Texas.
The motion approving a settlement in Ana Casillas and Breana Casillas v. City of Austin, Cause No. 8-1-GN-23-008876, was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
The settlement amount was $250,000.
48. Approve a settlement in City of San Antonio acting by and through the City Public Service Board of San Antonio, a Texas municipally-owned utility and City of Austin, Texas v. NRG South Texas, LP: Texas Genco GP, LLC: Texas Genco LP, LLC and NRG Energy, Inc. and Constellation Energy Generation, LLC: and an amendment to the Amended and Restated South Texas Project Participation Agreement and other associated agreements consistent with the settlement.
The motion approving a settlement in City of San Antonio acting by and through the City Public Service Board of San Antonio, a Texas municipally-owned utility and City of Austin, Texas v. NRG South Texas, LP; Texas Genco GP, LLC; Texas Genco LP, LLC; and NRG Energy, Inc. and Constellation Energy Generation, LLC; and an amendment to the Amended and Restated South Texas Project Participation Agreement and other associated agreements consistent with the settlement was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
49. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-18 (General Permitting Standards) related to density bonus and incentive program requirements for redeveloping existing non-residential space and existing multi-family structures.
This item was postponed to May 16, 2024, on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
50. Authorize execution of an amended and restated interlocal agreement for the Austin Regional Intelligence Center to combine the Original Agreement, subsequent amendments, and the Sustainment Funding Agreement into a single agreement to streamline administrative processes.
The motion authorizing the execution of an amended and restated interlocal agreement for the Austin Regional Intelligence Center to combine the Original Agreement, subsequent amendments, and the Sustainment Funding Agreement into a single agreement was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
51. Approve a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of grant funding 01 an undetermined amount up to S501,000 from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority to continue the Austin Police Department Auto Burglary and Theft Interdiction Project.
Resolution No. 20240502-051 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
52. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation d/b/a Integral Care to provide HIV-related primary medical care, medications, and critical support services to people living with HIV, to add funding in an amount not to exceed S333,604 to the 12- month term beginning March 1, 2024, for a revised total agreement not to exceed $1,550,981.
Withdrawn.
53. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Project Transitions, Inc. to enhance and support local HIV-related treatment services to add one 12-month term beginning March 1,2024, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed S660,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Project Transitions, Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
54. 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 $1,242,619 in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics grant funds from the University of Texas lor the establishment of the nation's first national network for outbreak response and disease forecasting.
Ordinance No. 20240502-054 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
55. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Central Texas Food Bank to expand food access via a mobile food pantry in the Eastern Crescent of' Austin, in the amount of S240,000, for a 16-month term beginning June 1,2024, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $420,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Central Texas Food Bank was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
56. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for the engagement in the Texas Healthy Building Blocks program. a coordinated system of self-assessment, training, and recognition related to obesity prevention best practices in the early care and education setting, for the period of September 1,2023, through August 31,2()28.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
57. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to accept and appropriate S604.316 in grant funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Integrated HIV Programs for Health Departments to Support Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States.
Withdrawn and replaced by Item 92.
58. Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Texas Facilities Commission related to the development of the 2016 Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan and waiving additional temporary use of right-of-way permit fees related to Phase Two of the development, in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Ordinance No. 20240502-058 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
59. Approve a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the U.S. Department of' Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All discretionary grant program for an implementation grant to improve road safety.
Resolution No. 20240502-059 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
60. Approve a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Opportunity for construction of improvements associated with the I 35 Cap and Stitch Program. District(s) Affected: District 1, District 3, District 9.
Resolution No. 20240502-060 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
61. 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 certain related waivers were approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11- 0 vote.
62. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Umlauf Garden Party that was held at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum on April 18, 2024. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Jos6 Velasquez.
Ordinance No. 20240502-062 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
63. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct a survey on youth caregivers that support family members or guardians and report updates and final results. Council
Sponsors: Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Jos6 "Chito" Vela, Council Member Jose Velasquez.
Resolution No. 20240502-063 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
64. Approve a resolution concerning the use of City resources for regulation of gender related healthcare. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Council Member Jose Velasquez, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Kirk Watson.
Resolution No. 20240502-064 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on a 10-1 vote. Council 1Iember Kelly voted nay.
65. Approve a resolution related to supporting and expanding community engagement. Council Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Jos6 Velasquez. Resolution No. 20240502-065 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
ITEMS TO SET PUBLIC HEARINGS
66. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program focused on creative space and performance venue preservation that includes, at a minimum, modified site requirements; and initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a Red River Cultural Subdistrict within the area subject to the Downtown Density Bonus Program. (Suggested Date: July 18, 2024, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas).
The public hearing was set for Thursday, July 18,2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
67. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a maximum off-street motor vehicle parking limit for properties zoned Central Business District (CHD) and Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU) and an administrative process, like a variance, to exceed the maximum parking limit under certain conditions. (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 Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
68. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) related to development regulations applicable to residential re-subdivisions and development regulations and applications for multi-family residential site development of five to sixteen units. (Suggested Date: May 30,2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin. Texas).
The public hearing was +et for Thursday, May 30,2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
AGENDA ADDENDEM
90. Approve a resolution authorizing and ratifying the submission of a grant application to the State and Local Cybersecurity Grants Program, administered by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, to fund cybersecurity efforts to fortify citywide network infrastructure, and designating the Chief Information Security Officer as the authorized official for the grant.
Resolution No. 20240502-090 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
91. Approve a resolution authorizing and ratifying the submission of a grant application to the State and Local Cybersecurity Grants Program, administered by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, to fund a pilot initiative to implement a citywide data protection plan, and designating the Chief Information Security Officer as the authorized official for the grant.
Resolution No. 20240502-091 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
92. 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 $604,316 in grant funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Integrated HIV Programs for Health Departments to Support Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States.
Ordinance No. 20240502-092 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
93. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a City Poet Laureate program. Council Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Council Member Jose Velasquez, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
Resolution No. 20240502-093 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
94. Approve a resolution relating to the adoption of the 2024 editions of the City's technical codes. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jos6 "Chito" Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Jose Velasquez.
Resolution No. 20240502-094 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
ITEMS TO SET PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
95. Set a public hearing to receive comment on the City's draft Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan which will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the City's application for federal funding. (Suggested Date: May 30, 2024, Austin City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin. Texas 78701).
The public hearing was set for Thursday, May 30,2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
96. Set a public hearing to receive comment on the City's revised Citizen Participation Plan as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan process which secures federal funding for the City from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Suggested Date: May 30, 2024, Austin City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701).
The public hearing was set for Thursday, May 30,2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
97. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify requirements for compatibility buffers and waiving Sections 25- 1-501 and 25-1-502 related to initiating and reviewing amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development). (Suggested Date: May 30,2024, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701).
The public hearing was set for Thursday, May 30,2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas on consent on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadris second on an 11-0 vote.
98. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to establish boundaries for new zoning districts located in the vicinity commonly known as the South Central Waterfront create a new zoning district and modify related site development regulations and compatibility standards; and create a new zoning district for density bonus that includes granting additional floor-to-area ratio in exchange for providing community benefits; and initiating zoning and rezoning and necessary neighborhood plan amendments for eligible properties located within the boundaries of the new zoning districts. (Suggested Date: May 30,2024, at 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 Velasquez's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
DISCITSSION ITEMS
Items 4 through 6 were acted on by one motion.
4. Approve a resolution adopting a Drought Contingency Plan as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and repealing Resolution No, 20160505-004, which adopted a revised Drought Contingency Plan. Related to item #6.
Resolution No. 20240502-004 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool s motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
5. Approve a resolution adopting the Water Conservation Plan, as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and repeating Resolution No. 20190411-002, which adopted the Utility Profile & Water Conservation Plan for Municipal and Wholesale Water Use. Related to Item #6, Council Sponsors: Austin Water.
Resolution No. 20240502-005 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
6. Approve an ordinance amending water conservation and drought contingency regulations in Chapter 6-4 (Water Conservation), clarifying when an administrative review is allowed for certain Austin Water actions related to water conservation and drought contingency, modifying penalties for water conservation and drought contingency violations enforced using Chapter 2-13 (Administrative Adjudication of Violations), and requiring payment of a non-compliance fee under certain circumstances. Related to Item #4 and #5.
Ordinance No. 20240502-006 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
ZONING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENTS
The following items were acted on by one motion.
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Council Member Harper-Madison and seconded by Council Member Alison Alter.
An amendment to the motion to pull Item 84 from the consent agenda was made by Council Member Harper-Madison, seconded by Council Member Ellis, and approved on an 11-0 vote.
80. C14-2022-0090 -2239 Cromwell Circle - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2239, 2239 1/2, and 2309 1/2 Cromwell Circle (County Club West Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from East Riverside Corridor (ERC) base district (urban residential subdistrict) zoning to East Riverside Corridor (ERC) base district (neighborhood mixed use subdistrict) zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant East Riverside Corridor (ERC) base district (neighborhood mixed use subdistrict) zoning. Owner/Applicant: 2239 Cromwell Circle,
LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, Planning Department. District(s) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to May 30, 2024, at the request of Staff on Council Member Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
81. NPA-2023-0015.04- Hellin Housing - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 021107-Z-11 the East MLK 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 5106 and 5108 Hellin Lane (Fort Branch Watershed) from Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Higher Density Single Family land use. Owner/Applicant: Himount Partnership Group LTD. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
This item was postponed to May 30,2024, at the request of the Applicant on Council Member Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
82. C14-2023-0117 -Hellin Housing -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5106 and 5108 Hellin Lane (Fort Branch Watershed) Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Himount Partnership Group, LTD. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057.
This item was postponed to May 30,2024, at the request of the Applicant on Council Member Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
83. C14-2024-0009 - 10931 Stonelake Blvd. Multifamily -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 10931 Stonelake Boulevard (Walnut Watershed). Applicant Request: To everyone from limited industrial service (LI) district zoning to limited industrial service-planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning. Owner: Susan Kline Morehead, Katherine F. Manninen and Lucian K. Morehead. Applicant: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Sheni Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 7.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240502-083 for limited industrial service-planned development area (I.I-PDA) combining district zoning wax approved on Council Member Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
Item 84 was pulled for discussion.
85. C14H-2023-0136 -The Green and White Grocery -District 3 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1201 East 7lh Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from transit-oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district to transit-oriented development-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (TOD-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff, Historic Landmark Commission, and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant transit-oriented development-historic landmark neighborhood plan (TOD-H-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: J. Casarez. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-supported). City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727. District(s) Affected: District 3.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240502-085 for transit-oriented development-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (IOI)-II-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
86. NPA-2024-0025.02 - W US Hwy 290 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20081211-096 the Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) 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 5151 West US 290 Highway Eastbound (Williamson Creek/Barton Springs Zone Watershed) from Mixed Use to High Density Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant High Density Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on April 23,2024. Owner/Applicant: Jimmy Nassour (Member). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 8.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240502-086 to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) to High Density Mixed Use land use was approved on Council Member Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
87. C14-2023-0056 -W US Hwy 290 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5151 West US 290 Highway Eastbound (Williamson Creek and I3arton Creek Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from development reserve-neighborhood plan (DR-NP) district zoning, limited office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, general office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning, and community commercial-mixed use conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial highway services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial highway services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed April 23, 2024. Owner/Applicant: Jimmy Nassour (Member). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 8.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240502-087 for commercial highway services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Alison Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
88. C14-2023-0047 - 1911 Willow Creek Drive -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1911 Willow Creek Drive (Lady Bird Lake and Country Club West Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district (Urban Residential subdistrict) to East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district (Corridor Mixed Use subdistrict) and to modify maximum height allowed through participation in a density bonus program. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district (Corridor Mixed Use subdistrict) and to modify maximum height allowed through participation in a density bonus program. Owner: 1911 Willow L.P. (Anthony Clarke). Applicant: Drenner Group, P.C. (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057. Distric«s) Affected: District 3.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240502-088 for East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district (Corridor Mixed Use subdistrict) and to modify maximum height allowed through participation in a density bonus program was approved on Council Member Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Alison Alter'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED
84. C14H-2023-0137 -Sinnigson House -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning a portion o f the property locally known as 1100 East 2nd Street, Unit A (Waller Creek Watershed). Historic Landmark Commission (Applicant) Request: To rezone the front house on the property from family residence neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district to family residence-historic landmark neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendations: To grant family residence-historic landmark neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning on a portion of the property. First Reading approved on January 18, 2()24. Vote 10-1. Council Member Ellis voted against. Owner/Applicant: Pecan Properties, LLC. Agent: Joshua Brunsmann. City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Planning Department. District(s) Affected: District 3.
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The motion to approve the ordinance on second reading only was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool'§ motion, Mayor Watson's second on a 9-2 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Pool, Council Members Alison Alter, Ryan Alter, Fuentes, Harper-Madison, Qadri, Vela, and Velasquez. Those voting nay were: Council Members Ellis and Kelly.
89. C14-85-288.166(RCA2) -Sunset Ridge -Conduct a public hearing and approve an amendment to a public restrictive covenant on a property locally known as 8401 and 8401 1/2 Southwest Parkway (Williamson Creek Watershed and Barton Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To attend the public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C 14-85-288.166. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To amend the public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C 14-85-288.166. Owner/Applicant: Los Indios Ventures, Inc. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the amendment to a public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-85-288.166 was approved on Council Member Ellis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Pool's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Kelly abstained.
73. Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application by Manifold Sunset Ridge LIHTC, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi family development to be financed through the private activity bond program, to be known as Sunset Ridge, located within the City at or near 8413 Southwest Parkway, Austin, Texas 78735. District(s) Affected: District 8.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Resolution No. 20240502-073 was approved on Council Member Ellis , motion, Council Member Ryan Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
ITEM REFERRED FROM COITNCIL COMMITTEE.
99. Approve a resolution related to policies that support single-family, multifamily, or mixed-use communities built with a working farm or community garden as a focus (also known as an "agrihood") and recommended by the Housing and Planning Committee. Council Sponsors: Housing and Planning Committee.
Resolution No. 20240502-099 was approved on Council Member Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Velasquez's second on an 11-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS
76. Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26 and consider a resolution authorizing a temporary change in use of dedicated parkland, known as the Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt, 8020 Spicewood Springs Road, to allow the Watershed Protection Department to use 15,246 square feet of parkland for a temporary storage and staging area during construction of the Old Lampasas Dam Modernization project. District(s) Affected: District 6.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the resolution was made by Council Member Kelly and seconded by Council Member Ellis.
The following amendment was made by Council Member Kelly and seconded by Council Member Alison Alter.
The amendment was to revise beginning at line 25 to read:
"Be it Further Resolved:
City Council directs the City Manager to conduct an environmental resource inventory on the parkland prior to construction. This would include preventive measures to protect the parkland, coupled with a comprehensive restoration plan to return the area to its original state or better after the construction concludes.
Be it Further Resolved:
The City Council directs the City Manager to produce a memo regarding traffic control during construction, with an emphasis on minimizing construction traffic impact during school pick up and drop off times."
The amendment was approved on an 11-0 vote.
Resolution No. 20240502-076 as amended was approved on Council Member Kelly's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on an 11-0 vote.
AUSTIN HOUSING 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 5:44 p.m. See separate minutes.
70. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board o f 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 5:57 p.m.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
69. Discussion and possible action related to placing proposed City Charter amendments on the ballot for a November 2024 special election.
This item was postponed to May 30, 2024, on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Ryan Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper Madison was off the dais.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS CONTINUED
74. Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application by 1000 Collinwood West Drive (TX) Owner, LP, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for an acquisition and rehabilitation of a multifamily development, to be financed through the private activity bond program. known as Village at Collinwood, located within the City at or near 1000 Collinwood West Drive, Austin, Texas 78753. District(s) Affected: District 1
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Resolution No. 20240502-074 was approved on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Ryan Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
77. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) relating to the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan to change the expiration date for approved preliminary plans for property subject to the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240502-077 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper Madison was off the dais.
71. Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application by 8000 Decker Lane (TX) Owner, LP, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multifamily development to be financed through the private activity bond program and to be known as Eagle's Landing Family Apartments, located at or near 8000 Decker Lane, Austin, Texas 78724, within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Resolution No. 20240502-071 was approved on Council Member Velasquez 's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
72. Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application by AMTEX Multi-Housing LLC, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development to be financed through the private activity bond program and to be known as Manor Apartments, located at or near 6705 Manor Road, Austin. Texas 78723. District(s) Affected: District 1.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Resolution No. 20240502-072 was approved on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Pool's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
75. Conduct a public hearing to be administered in accordance with Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26 to consider a resolution authorizing a permanent change in use of dedicated parkland, located north of Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park and northwest of Lindell Lane and Blue Bluff Road, to allow the Transportation and Public Works Department to use approximately 7,818 square feet of parkland for right-of-way, drainage, and utility purposes in connection with the East Braker Lane extension project. District(s) Affected: District 1.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Resolution No. 20240502-075 10'as approved on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Council Member Ryan Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
Mayor Watson recessed the meeting to go into Executive Session at 6:11 p.m. without objection.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council went into Executive Session, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda and to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda.
78. Discuss legal issues related to In re the City of Austin et al., Cause No. D-1-GN-24- 001064, in the 53rd Judicial District of Travis, County, Texas consolidated with Dirty Martin's et al. v. Mayor Kirk Watson et al., Cause No, D-1-GN-23-008105 in the 455th Judicial District of Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
Conducted.
79. Discuss legal issues related to Michael MacDougall et al„ v. City of Austin et al., Cause No. D-1-GN-20-00820. in the 345th District Court, Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). Withdrawn.
100. Discuss legal issues related to the confidentiality of police officer personnel files (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). Conducted.
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Mayor Watson adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m. without objection.
The minutes were approved on this the 30th day of May 2024 on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Velasquez's second on a 11-0 vote.
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