City of Austin City Council will meet Aug. 29.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
The City Council will convene at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX and some member may be attending via videoconference
Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center:
http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.htm
The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.
9:00 AM – Proclamations
Distinguished Service Award – Robin Campos – To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool Proclamation – Joy Diaz Day – To be presented by Council Member José Velásquez
Proclamation – Mentor-Connect Day – To be presented by Council Member Mackenzie Kelly
Certificates of Recognition – Recipients of the City of Austin’s Grant for Technology Opportunities Program Pathways Mini and Capacity – To be presented by Council Member Vanessa Fuentes
Proclamation – Overdose Awareness Week – To be presented by Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri
10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council regular meeting of July 12, 2024, work session of July 16, 2024, regular meeting of July 18, 2024, budget work session of July 24, 2024, budget work session of July 30, 2024, budget work session of August 1, 2024, special called of August 6, 2024, budget work session of August 6, 2024, and budget work session of August 8, 2024.
Austin Energy
2. Approve issuance of capacity-based incentives to Eanes Independent School District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 2 Walsh Tarlton Lane, 304 Camp Craft Road, 1300 Walsh Tarlton Lane, and 1201 S. Capital of Texas Highway, in an amount not to exceed $848,830.
3. Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Travis County Healthcare District, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 7050 Elroy Road, in an amount not to exceed $80,280.
4. Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 8134 Mesa Drive, in an amount not to exceed $99,086.
Austin Water
5. Approve a resolution declaring the City's official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of tax-exempt debt for costs related to acquisition and construction of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Water capital improvement projects in an aggregate amount of $280,000,000.
6. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Water Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to increase appropriations by $2,375,000 for Longhorn Dam safety improvements. Related to item #31.
Aviation
7. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Aviation Department Airport Operating Fund Budget (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to increase revenue by $10,082,451 and increase appropriations by $10,082,451 for adjustments due to the Aviation staffing market study, expenses related to the improved vacancy rate, wage and vacancy adjustments, and increased commodity purchasing needs.
8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Air General, Inc., for certain premises consisting of approximately 17,698 square feet of building space, 12,768 square feet of cargo handling space, and related improvements for its air freight and mail handling operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of five years, with a renewal option for one additional five-year term.
9. Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with DHL Express (USA), Inc., for premises consisting of approximately 44,549 square feet of building space and 58,604 square feet of air cargo ramp space, for its air freight and cargo handling operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of five years, with a renewal option for one additional five-year term.
Capital Delivery Services
10. Authorize negotiation and execution of a community facilities agreement with Louetta Leasing, LP, to upsize a planned sidewalk to a 10-foot-shared-use path improvement along a portion of the right of way, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
11. Authorize negotiation and execution of a memorandum of understanding with Travis County for watershed management of the Lower Onion Creek watershed for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant / Sand Hill Energy Center Flood Mitigation project.
12. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the design and construction of an extension of two sections of the Northern Walnut Creek Trail, in an amount not to exceed $550,000.
Community Court
13. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Family Eldercare, Inc. to provide housing location, case management, and financial management services for an initial 12-month term beginning October 1, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $1,050,000, with four 12-month renewal options not to exceed $1,050,000 per option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,250,000.
14. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Family Eldercare, Inc. to provide housing-focused support services for individuals experiencing homelessness for an initial 12-month term beginning October 1, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $127,434, with four 12-month renewal options not to exceed $127,434 per option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $637,170.
15. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Foundation Communities, Inc. to provide housing location, case management, and financial management services for an initial 12-month term beginning October 1, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $433,000, with four 12-month renewal options not to exceed $433,000 per option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,165,000.
16. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center d/b/a Integral Care for the Homeless Outreach Street Team, which connects individuals and families experiencing homelessness with the initial services necessary to achieve stability and recovery, starting October 1, 2024, for a term of 12 months, in an amount not to exceed $399,354, with four 12-month extension options, each in an amount not to exceed $399,354, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,996,770.
17. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center d/b/a Integral Care for integrated mental health and substance use disorder treatment services for eligible clients of the Downtown Austin Community Court, starting October 1, 2024, for a term of 12 months, in an amount not to exceed $805,095, with four 12-month extension options, each in an amount not to exceed $805,095, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $4,025,475.
Convention Center
18. Approve a resolution adopting the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, d/b/a Visit Austin, 2024-2025 Marketing Plan and Proposed Budget of $27,202,021; setting the contract payment as required by Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code; and authorizing the City Manager to file approved documents with the City Clerk’s Office as required by the Texas Tax Code.
Economic Development Department
19. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Pecan Street Owners Association, Austin, Texas d/b/a 6ixth Street Austin for management of the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District Service Plan, to extend the term for an additional five years in an amount not to exceed $84,000 per year for a total contract amount not to exceed $420,000.
20.Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the contract with Melissa Borrell Design for artwork for the Givens Park Aquatics Facility Art in Public Places Project, to increase the
amount by $85,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $180,000.
21. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract amendment with Raising Austin d/b/a Together 4 Children to extend the Child Care Leadership program until March 31, 2026, and increase the amount by $351,270, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $702,540.
22. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Katherine Telley and Ruben Esquivel for artwork for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase II Project, in an amount not to exceed $190,000.
District(s): District 9
23. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Amy Landesberg for artwork for the Palmer Events Center Project, in an amount not to exceed $400,000.
District(s): District 5
24. Approve a resolution nominating St. David’s Healthcare Partnership, L.P., LLP, located at 919 East 32nd Street, for designation by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism as a single Texas Enterprise Project, in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2303.
Financial Services
25. Approve a resolution approving the nominees to the Board of Directors of the Austin Economic Development Corporation d/b/a Rally Austin, in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 431, of the Texas Transportation Code.
26. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt City of Austin, Texas Public Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2024, in a par amount not to exceed $327,335,000, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, and approving the payment of the costs of issuance, and all related fees, and providing that the issuance and sale be accomplished by March 1, 2025.
27. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of taxable City of Austin, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2024, in an amount not to exceed $7,400,000, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, approving the payment of the costs of issuance, and all related fees, and providing that the issuance and sale be accomplished not later than March 1, 2025.
28. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of taxable City of Austin, Texas, Public Improvement Bonds, Taxable Series 2024, in an amount not to exceed $32,000,000 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, approving the payment of the costs of issuance and all related fees, and providing that the issuance and sale be accomplished not later than March 1, 2025.
29.Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt City of Austin, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024, in a par amount not to exceed $112,700,000, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, approving the payment of the costs of issuance, and all related fees, and providing that the issuance and sale be accomplished not later than March 1, 2025.
30. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt City of Austin, Texas Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2024, in an amount not to exceed $31,520,000 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, approving the payment of the costs of issuance and all related fees, and providing that the issuance and sale be accomplished not later than March 1, 2025.
31. Approve a resolution declaring the City’s official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of tax-exempt general obligation debt in the total amount of $2,375,000. Related to item #6.
Financial Services- Contracts
32. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for sewer inspection equipment, parts, and services with CLS Sewer Equipment Co. Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,310,000.
33. Authorize execution of a contract for flocculating polymer with Polydyne, Inc., for a term of up to five years in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
District(s): District 1
34. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for enterprise risk management and risk management information systems with Riskonnect, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $475,000.
35. Authorize negotiation and execution of 10 professional services contracts for architectural services for the 2024 General Architectural Rotation List with McKinney Architects, Inc., d/b/a McKinney York Architects; MWM DesignGroup, Inc.; LPA, Inc.; AtkinsRealis USA, Inc.; Marmon Mok, LP; Aecom Technical Services, Inc.; FGM Architects, Inc.; Corgan Associates, Inc., d/b/a Corgan; The Lawrence Group Architects of Ausin, Inc.; and Rios, Inc., for total contract amounts not to exceed $11,000,000, divided among the firms.
36. Ratify a contract for single-phase pole-mounted transformers with ATX Environmental Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $1,725,786.
37. Ratify a contract for business advisory services with Guidehouse, Inc., in the amount of $155,000.
38. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for utility demand response program support for thermostats and other equipment with EnergyHub, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,500,000.
39. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for gas monitoring equipment and technical support services with FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,300,000.
40.Authorize execution of four contracts for books, acquisitions, cataloging, and processing with Baker & Taylor, LLC, Brodart Co., Children’s Plus, Inc., and Ingram Library Services, LLC, each for a term of up to five years in amounts not to exceed $14,600,000, divided among the contractors.
41. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for manikins for immersive interactive rooms and associated service plans with Echo Healthcare, Inc., for up to four years for a total contract amount not to exceed $161,895.
42. Authorize execution of a contract for police pursuit tires with Kando Partners d/b/a Klingemann Car Care #1, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
43. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for vertical turbine pumps with Smith Pump Co., Inc., for a term of one year in an amount not to exceed $360,190.
District(s): District 1
44. Authorize execution of a contract for multiple 30 cubic yard filter screens with Wwatertech Services, Inc. d/b/a Wwatertech, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,100,000.
District(s): District 1; District 2
45. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for Arc-Rated clothing and related goods and services with Tyndale Company, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,075,000.
46. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for Storm Center software, maintenance, and support with Kubra Arizona, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,400,000.
47. Authorize execution of a contract for two flow injection analyzer systems with Skalar, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $135,000.
48. Authorize execution of two contracts for pebble quicklime and tekkem slaker quicklime with Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC d/b/a Lhoist North America of Texas and Texas Lime Company, each for up to five years in amounts not to exceed $45,000,000, divided between the contractors.
49. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for the Formstack renewal solution with Carahsoft Technology Corp., for up to four years term for a total contract amount not to exceed $700,000.
50. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for FDM records management system software and interfaces with CentralSquare Canada Software, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $800,000.
51. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for automated permitting assessment software with Archistar Pty Ltd. d/b/a Archistar, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,000,000.
52.Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for consulting services for the City’s compensation program with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. d/b/a Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., PFM Group Consulting LLC, and The Segal Company (Western States) Inc. d/b/a Segal Waters
Consulting, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $1,250,000, divided among the contractors.
53. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to two contracts for continued workforce development training for the target occupations with Capital Investing in Development & Employment of Adults, Inc. d/b/a Capital IDEA and Skillpoint Alliance d/b/a Skillpoint Alliance - STEM, to increase the amounts by $3,814,000 and synchronize the expiration dates to March 31, 2026, for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $8,420,580, divided between the contractors.
54. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to eight contracts for continued support of the execution of economic development initiatives tied to specific reposition properties with Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.; Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.; Hayat Brown LLC; HR&A Advisors, Inc.; Hunden Strategic Partners; Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Robert Charles Lesser & Co., LLC d/b/a RCLCO; and The Concourse Group to increase the contract amounts by $3,650,000 and
extend the terms by two years, for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $7,250,000, divided among the contractors.
55. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for Absolute Endpoint Security assets with Dell Marketing, LP, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
56. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for a hoteling reservations management system with Robin Powered, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000.
57. Authorize execution of a contract for armored car services with Brink’s, Incorporated d/b/a Brink’s Inc., for up to five years in an amount not to exceed $1,470,000.
58. Authorize execution of a contract for gift cards with InComm Digital Solutions, LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
59. Authorize execution of two contracts for gem sand and washed gravel aggregate with Community Trucking LLC and Melendrez Trucking LLC, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $1,000,000, divided between the contractors.
60. Authorize execution of a contract for sewer pipe smoke testing, flow monitoring, and lateral closed-circuit television inspection with Interra Hydro, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,750,000.
61. Authorize execution of a contract for reinforced concrete pipe, culverts, and components with Greenville Enterprises LLC, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,075,000.
62.Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for uniforms, industrial clothing, supplies, and related services with Galls Parent Holdings, LLC d/b/a Galls, LLC; Cintas Corporation No. 2 d/b/a Cintas Fire 636525 or Cintas First Aid & Safety or Cintas; and Morgan’s Inc. d/b/a Jimmie Muscatello’s, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $35,046,000, divided among the contractors.
63. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for first aid cabinets, supplies, and related services with Cintas Corporation No. 2 d/b/a Cintas Fire 636525 or Cintas First Aid & Safety or Cintas, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $557,500.
64. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for catering and concession management services with Levy Premium Foodservice LLC, for up to six years in an amount not to exceed $1,325,550.
65. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for parts and repair services for G-S Products and Amrep refuse trucks with Romie Chester Fox Jr./Fox Truck World LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,526,825.
66. Authorize negotiation and execution of 11 contracts for translation services with Language and Content Services, LLC d/b/a Language and Content Services; Translatexpress, Inc. d/b/a TranslateXpress; Shun Tong d/b/a Sharon Tong; LanguageUsa, Inc.; Universe Technical Translation, Inc. d/b/a Universe Technical Translation; Translating Services Inc. d/b/a Lazar Translating & Interpreting; LinguaLinx Language Solutions, Inc. d/b/a LinguaLinx, Inc.; Masterword Services Inc.; Human Touch Translations Ltd.; Datagain Inc.; and Cal Interpreting & Translations, Inc., each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $4,576,980, divided among the contractors.
67. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for a mail extractor and equipment with Opex Corp. d/b/a Opex Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $282,000.
68. Ratify a contract for cooling tower maintenance and repairs with Texas Airsystems, LLC d/b/a Texas Airsystems, in the amount of $442,577.
District(s): District 9
69. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for autotransformers with HD Hyundai Electric America Corporation, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $63,000,000.
70. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for remittance processing software with Aperta Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000.
71. Authorize execution of a contract for structural steel with ASC, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,500,000.
72. Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for soil remediation, equipment, and surface decontamination services with The Cleaning Guys, LLC d/b/a CG Environmental and Triumvirate Environmental d/b/a Gruene Environmental Services, each for up to three years for total contract amounts not to exceed $2,000,000, divided between the contractors.
73. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract to support implementation of Austin Energy’s multifamily focused energy efficiency program with CLEAResult Consulting, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,700,000.
74.Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for a traffic management system with Advanced Traffic Solutions, LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,600,000.
75. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for rekeying a master system with RAE Security, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $729,707.
76. Authorize additional expenditures for the construction manager-at-risk contract for the Airport Expansion Development Program Airfield Infrastructure project with Austin Bridge and Road, LP, to increase the amount by $155,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $320,000,000.
District(s): District 2
77. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Street Lighting Construction: Bluff Springs Road, McNeil Drive Corridors project with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $1,409,230, plus a $140,923 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,550,153.
District(s): District 2; District 6
78. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements Great Hills Lift Station project with Cedar Hills Construction, LLC, in the amount of $8,346,340 plus a $834,634 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,180,974.
District(s): District 6
79. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Four Points Duct Bank project with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $4,885,425, plus a $488,543 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,373,968.
District(s): District 10
80. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Country Club Creek Trail - Elmont Drive to East Oltorf Street project with MAC, Inc., in the amount of $5,288,591, plus a $528,859 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,817,450.
District(s): District 3
81. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Williamson Creek - Dick Nichols and Beckett Meadows Pond Rehabilitation project with Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,185,085, plus a $118,509 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,303,594.
District(s): District 8
82. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Bull Creek Old Lampasas No. 3 Dam Modernization project with MAC, Inc., in the amount of $14,983,933, plus a $2,247,590 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $17,231,523.
District(s): District 6
83. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Barton Creek - Bank Erosion Restoration project at 1732 Toomey Road project with Austin Filter Systems, Inc., in the amount of $5,145,950, plus a $514,595 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,660,545.
District(s): District 8
84. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Little Bear Creek Recharge Enhancement Facility project with MA Smith Contracting Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,333,364, plus a $233,336 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,566,700.
85. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for construction services for the Four Points Lift Station project with Texas Gas Service, in the amount of $126,000, plus a $12,600 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $138,600.
District(s): District 10
86. Authorize negotiation and execution of five contracts for professional architectural and engineering services for the 2024 AUS Architectural & Engineering Services Rotation List with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Garver, LLC; RS&H, Inc.; Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.; and HDR Engineering, Inc., for total contract amounts not to exceed $60,000,000, divided among the firms.
87. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for architectural and engineering design and construction support services for the Concourse B and Tunnel project with Page/Fentress Joint Venture, in an amount not to exceed $72,000,000.
District(s): District 2
88. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for construction services in coordination with the East Ave Duct Bank Civil Work project with Texas Gas Service, a division of ONE Gas, Inc., in the amount of $189,858, plus a $18,986 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $208,844.
District(s): District 1; District 9
89. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for architectural and engineering design services for the Airport Expansion Development Program Airfield Infrastructure project with RS&H, Inc., to increase the amount by $6,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $26,700,000.
District(s): District 2
90. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the contract for professional services for the Technical Baggage Handling System Advisor for the ABIA Terminal Centralized Baggage Handling System Design project with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., to increase the amount by $13,075,155, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $19,100,000.
District(s): District 2
Financial Services - Real Estate
91.Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire for fee simple a 1.385-acre (60,349 square feet) parcel situated in the J.C. Tannehill Survey No. 29, Abstract No. 22, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of that tract described as 20.554 acres (Tract 1) conveyed to Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority by special warranty deed dated September 27, 2006, recorded in Document No. 2006188973, Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, generally located on Loyola Lane west of Johnny Morris Road and out of a larger tract also abutting Johnny Morris Road, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78724, from Capital
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for a total amount not to exceed $1,510,673 including closing costs.
District(s): District 1
92. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase a conservation easement on three tracts of land totaling approximately 212 acres in Travis County and Hays County, Texas, in an area within the Barton Creek Watershed, known as Shield Ranch, located along and east of Crumley Ranch Road near the intersection with Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Springs, Texas, from S-A Investments South LP, Robert Atlee Ayres, Vera Ayres Bowen, and Patricia Ayres, to be acquired via an assignment of an option for the purchase of real estate from The Nature Conservancy of Texas, Inc., in amount not to exceed $7,150,000 including closing costs.
93. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase a conservation easement on an approximately 90-acre tract of land in Hays County, Texas located in the Onion Creek Watershed with access from 14335 Sawyer Ranch Road, Dripping Springs, Texas from Paul C. Clements, to be acquired via an assignment of an option for the purchase of real estate from The Nature Conservancy of Texas, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $1,620,000 including closing costs.
94. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the lease with Austin TX III SGF, LLC, a foreign limited liability company, for approximately 74,539 square feet of office space located at Bergstrom Tech Center, Building 312, Suites 200, 225, and 250, 6800 Burleson Road, Austin, Texas 78744, to extend the lease agreement for an additional thirteen months until September 30, 2025, for a total amount not to exceed $3,181,583.
District(s): District 2
Fire
95. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Sunset Valley, compensating the Austin Fire Department for providing fire protection services to Sunset Valley and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
96. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County Emergency Services Districts, with automatic renewal annually unless terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreement, to continue providing dispatch services while addressing cost-recovery and billing for special projects.
Homeless Strategy Office
97. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Sunrise Community Church d/b/a Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center to provide digital housing crisis referral and information services for an initial 14-month term beginning August 1, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $1,083,530, with four 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $833,530, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $4,417,650.
98. Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $631,569 from
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Homeless Housing and Services Program General Set-Aside and the Homeless Housing and Services Program Youth Set-Aside, and authorizing the negotiation and execution of a related agreement in an amount not to exceed $631,569.
99. Authorize negotiation and execution an amendment to an agreement with Youth and Family Alliance d/b/a Lifeworks to provide services to unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and young adults 24 years of age and younger experiencing homelessness, to add two 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $161,187, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $963,644.
100.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Sunrise Community Church d/b/a Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center to provide diversion services and financial assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness for an initial 13-month term beginning September 1, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $533,660, with two 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $533,660, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,600,980.
Housing
101. 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 $50,000,000, to finance, in part, the new construction of an affordable rental development to be known as Kingswood, located at or near 13411 FM Road 812, Austin, Texas, 78617 in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
102. Authorize negotiation and execution of a one-year service agreement with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to manage and operate various housing programs on the City’s behalf during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in an amount not to exceed $117,258,895.
103. Approve a resolution authorizing and ratifying the submission of the City’s Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the City Manager to submit grant applications and certifications, and to take other actions necessary to secure grant funds.
Law
104. Approve a settlement in Ge'micah Volter-Jones v. City of Austin et al., Cause No. 1:22-cv-0051 in the United States Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
105. Authorize an amendment to a legal services agreement with Schmoyer Reinhard, LLP for services related to Samantha Liedke v. City of Austin, Cause No. 1:23-cv-00803-RP in the United States District Court, Western District, Austin, Texas, in the amount of $293,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $367,000.
106.Approve a settlement in Alyssa Sanders v. City of Austin et al., Cause No. 1:22-cv-314 in the United States Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
107. Authorize an amendment to a legal services agreement with Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech, P.C., for 2024 labor contract negotiations with the Austin Police Association in an amount not to exceed $74,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $324,000.
Library
108. Approve an ordinance changing the name of the North Village Branch Library, located at 2505 Steck Avenue, to the John Gillum Branch Library.
Management Services
109. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the second interlocal agreement with the Austin Transit Partnership related to funding the City’s Project Connect Office for Project Connect Support Services in support of the Project Connect program.
110. Approve a resolution appointing members to the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee as recommended by the Community Advisory Committee.
Parks and Recreation
111. Authorize negotiation and execution of a parkland improvement agreement with Hill Country Conservancy for the Violet Crown Mile Zero Trailhead project, in an amount not to exceed $900,000.
District(s): District 8
112. Approve an ordinance amending Exhibit A to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 City Fee and Fine Ordinance (Ordinance No. 20230816-007) to amend parkland dedication fees to reflect revised average land values.
Planning
113. Approve a resolution appointing a member to the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 board of directors as provided for in the consent agreement with Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4.
Public Health
114. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with American Gateways to provide pro se legal assistance to add one 12-month term beginning on September 15, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $70,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $179,100.
115.Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Texas to provide immigration filing fee assistance, to add one 12-month extension option ending on September 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $110,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $281,600.
116. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with The University of Texas at Austin to provide community-based health prevention and education programs, to add one 12-month extension option for the period ending on September 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $117,643, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,109,291.
117. Authorize negotiation and execution of agreements with Austin Child Guidance Center and El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission to provide culturally relevant and accessible services that promote mental health care access, food security, and enrollment in and navigation of public benefits to individuals residing in the Rundberg community of Austin/Travis County, each for an initial term beginning on September 15, 2024, through September 30, 2025, with two 12-month extension options, for a total combined agreement amount not to exceed $537,921, divided between the agencies.
118. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with The SAFE Alliance d/b/a SAFE to provide victim services, a bridge to safety, and support services to survivors of sexual and domestic abuse and/or violence, to add one 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $1,205,528 for the term ending on September 30, 2025, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $9,548,044.
119. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Sickle Cell Texas Marc Thomas Foundation to provide education on sickle cell disease, supportive services, and treatment options, to add one 12-month extension option ending on September 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $388,567, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $2,682,635.
120. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center d/b/a Integral Care to provide HIV-related primary care, medications, and critical support services to people living with HIV, to add funding in an amount not to exceed $24,667 for the term ending on February 28, 2025, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,575,648.
121. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with AIDS Services of Austin d/b/a Vivent Health, Inc. or Vivent Health to provide HIV-related primary care, medications, and critical support services to people living with HIV to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $339,616 to the term ending on February 28, 2025, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $5,981,220.
122. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Project Transitions, Inc., to provide housing services for people living with HIV, to add funding in an amount not to exceed $158,508 to the term ending September 30, 2024, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $6,000,000.
123.Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas to provide HIV-related primary care, medications, and critical support services to people living with HIV, to add funding in an amount not to exceed $91,984 to the current term ending on December 31, 2024, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $245,296.
124. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with AIDS Services of Austin d/b/a Vivent Health, Inc. or Vivent Health to provide HIV-related primary care, medications, and critical support services to people living with HIV to add funding in an amount not to exceed $125,803 to the current 12-month term ending on December 31, 2024, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $335,464.
125. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Houston for program evaluation of efforts to reduce tobacco disparities among LGBTQ+ communities in an amount not to exceed $22,500 for the term of September 1, 2024, through April 28, 2025, with one 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $22,500, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $45,000.
126. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Central Texas Community Health Centers, Inc., d/b/a CommUnityCare to provide HIV-related primary care, medications, and critical support services to people living with HIV, to add funding in an amount not to exceed $358,633 to the term ending on December 31, 2024, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $956,358.
127. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Texas Health Action d/b/a Kind Clinic or Waterloo Counseling Center to provide HIV-related primary care, medications, and critical support services to people living with HIV, to add funding in an amount not to exceed $81,219 to the current term ending on February 28, 2025, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,407,771.
128. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Jail to Jobs d/b/a Nineveh Ministries for the provision of the ATX Community Violence Intervention program, to add five 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $8,802,000.
129. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Farmshare Austin to provide fresh fruits and vegetables through the Fresh for Less mobile markets and home delivery program and implement a Veggie RX program for the term of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 with three 12-month renewal options, each in an amount not to exceed $255,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,020,000.
Transportation and Public Works
130. Authorize negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with Clarks Village, LP for a permanent encroachment into approximately 0.040 acre (1,732 square feet) of public right-of-way along West 6th Street and 0.0005 acre (23 square feet) of public right-of-way along Blanco Street for existing awnings and proposed facades, part of a commercial mixed-use project.
District(s): District 9
131.Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the MetroBike Bike Share Program Expansion project for an estimated project cost of $14,689,351 and the City’s share of the estimated costs to be $2,258,460, plus any cost overruns.
132. Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20231019-005 to authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to specify that federal grant funds will be spent on the MoKan Corridor Trail section that includes the bridge over Boggy Creek, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute future amendments to the agreement.
District(s): District 3
Item(s) from Council
133. 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.
134. Approve a resolution condemning Senate Bill 4, passed during the Fourth Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature, and directing the City Manager to work with certain stakeholders to enact policies intended to protect immigrant communities, and provide a report to Council.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez, and Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri
135. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Huston-Tillotson IDEAL Summer Academy at Barton Springs Pool sponsored by the Barton Springs Conservancy held on June 15, 2024.
Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, and Council Member José Velásquez
136. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to We Luv Video's Birthday Party held on July 27, 2024.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, and Council Member José Velásquez
137. Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to the Zilker Relays to be held at Zilker Park on September 6, 2024.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Paige Ellis, and Council Member José Velásquez
138. Approve a resolution establishing a Bond Election Advisory Task Force to make recommendations related to infrastructure needs and climate investment opportunities for a bond election to be held no later than November 2026; establishing the makeup, processes, and appointment process for the task force; and instructing the City Manager to provide information about current and future bonds and a capital needs assessment.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, and Council Member Ryan Alter
139.Approve a resolution nominating certain Council members to serve in leadership positions on the National League of Cities committees and directing the City Manager to submit the nominations to the Texas Municipal League.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Kirk Watson, and Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool
140. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare a cost estimate for the creation of a public park at Spicewood Springs Road and Old Lampasas Trail.
Sponsors: Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, and Council Member Alison Alter
141. Approve a resolution regarding Austin Fire Department staffing for aerial fire trucks.
Sponsors: Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member José Velásquez, and Council Member Ryan Alter
142. Approve a resolution declaring that reproductive rights are human rights.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Alison Alter, and Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool
143. Approve a resolution regarding the administration of magistration hearings and directing the City Manager and Municipal Court Presiding Judge to report back to Council regarding the Counsel At First Appearance program.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, and Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri
144. Approve an ordinance modifying City Code Section 25-10-157 (Special Event Signs) for the United States Grand Prix to be held October 18-20, 2024.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, and Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool
Non-Consent
Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s)
145. Approve proposed bylaw amendments for the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) to add the Commission on Veterans Affairs to the membership of the JIC.
146. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-204 (Joint Inclusion Committee) to add a representative from the Commission on Veterans Affairs.
Eminent Domain
147.Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Upper Harris Branch Wastewater Interceptor-Phase 2 Project for the public use of installing wastewater infrastructure, requiring the acquisition of one wastewater easement being 3.983-acres of land, and one temporary working space easement being 1.827-acres of land (consisting of three parts of 1.249 acres, 0.4810 acre, and 0.0973 acre) being out of the Samuel Cushing survey, Abstract No. 164, Section 70, Travis County, Texas said easement out of Lot 3, Block B, River Ranch subdivision a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, recorded in Document No. 199900313, Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $44,059 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners’ award. The owner of the needed property is FC River Ranch Limited Partnership. The property is located at 13021 Dessau Road, Austin, Texas, 78704. The general route of the project is Upper Harris Branch from Dessau Road to Harris Branch Parkway.
148. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed for the West Bouldin Creek-Del Curto Storm Drain Improvements Project, for the public use of storm drain improvements, requiring the acquisition of two drainage easements being 0.229 of an acre (9,952 square feet) and 0.009 of an acre (407 square feet), being out of and a portion of the Isaac Decker League Survey No. 20, Travis County, Texas, being out of a 2.360 acre tract of land and being a part of Lot 19, Block 1, Fredericksburg Road Acres, a subdivision of record in Volume 3, Page 168, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $455,446, subject to an increase in the value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners’ award. The owner of the needed property is 2309 Thornton, LLC. The property is located at 2307 Thornton Road, Austin, Texas 78704. The general route of the project is south central Austin along and near Del Curto Road south of Lamar Boulevard.
District(s): District 5
149. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Barton Creek Plaza Lift Station Downstream Improvements Project for the public use of installing a wastewater interceptor, requiring the acquisition of 0.032 acre (1,412 square feet) for a temporary ingress and egress easement and 0.011 acre (486 square feet) for a temporary working space easement, out of and a part of the common elements appurtenant thereto, of Bridgeway Villas Condominiums, a condominium project in Travis County, Texas, according to the declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions for Bridgeway Condominiums - revised 1998, recorded in Volume 13381, Page 105 of the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas and currently appraised at $18,476, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners’ award. The owner of the needed property is Bridgeway Villas Condominium Owners Association, Inc. The property is located at 1400 Bridgeway Drive, Austin, Texas 78704. The general route of the project is east of 3201 South Lamar to the intersection of Del Curto Road and Lightsey Road, and north to approximately the 2300 block of Thornton Road.
District(s): District 5
150. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed for the Westgate Neighborhood Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project, for the public use of improving storm drainage requiring the acquisition of a Temporary Working Space Easement being 0.015 acre (642 square feet) tract of land. The easement is in Lot 10, Block 1, Peppertree Park, Section 2 in Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $3,858, subject to an increase in the value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners’ award. The owners of the needed property are Jose B. Linares and Phala Linares. The property is located at 2309 Teri Road., Austin, Texas 78744. The general route of the project follows the rear fence lines of properties on Palomera Cove, continuing along the rear fence lines of properties on Spruce Cove.
District(s): District 5
151. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Westgate Neighborhood Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for the public use of wastewater infrastructure, requiring the acquisition of a temporary working space easement, consisting of 867 square feet, being out of and a portion of Lot 8, Block 1, Peppertree park, Section 2, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $3,975, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners’ award. The owners of the needed property are Jovita Fierro Larrea and Juan Arturo Fierro. The property is located at 2305 Teri Road, Austin, Texas 78744. The general route of the project is Westgate, Palmera Cove and Spruce Cove neighborhoods.
District(s): District 5
152. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed for the Westgate Neighborhood Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for the public use of storm drain improvement requiring the acquisition of a Temporary Working Space Easement being approximately 0.009 acre (375 square feet) tract of land being out of Lot C, South Creek Section II, in Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $2,061, subject to an increase in the value based on the updated appraisal or a Special Commissioners’ award. The owner of the needed property is AMC North Bluff Estates, LLC. The property is located at 6600 Elm Creek, Austin, Texas 78744. The general route follows the rear fence lines of the properties on Palomera Cove, across Palmera Cove and continuing along the rear fence lines on Spruce Cove.
District(s): District 2
153. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Lower Williamson Creek Interceptor Project for the public use of constructing a new wastewater interceptor, requiring the acquisition of a 0.74 acre (3,201 square foot) access easement, being out of and a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, Abstract No. 24 in Travis County, Texas, also being a 1.769 acre tract of land having been conveyed to Austin 5432 South IH-35 LLC by instrument of record in Document Number 2020224214 and recorded in the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $264,558, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners’ award. The owner of the needed property is Austin 5432 South IH 35, LLC. The property is located at 5432 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78745. The general route of the project is along and near Williamson Creek, from South 1st Street to South Pleasant Valley Road.
District(s): District 3
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
154. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to repeal and replace parts of Ordinance Nos. 20071018-008, 20101104-046, 20191114-068 and 20210304-079 to update the local incentives the City may provide under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, Texas Government Code Chapter 2303.
155. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Voltera Power, LLC regarding the Planning Commission's decision to deny a conditional use permit for Voltera - 2730 Cesar Chavez, 2730 E. Cesar Chavez St. (SP-2023-0310C).
156. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Voltera Power, LLC regarding the Planning Commission's decision to deny a conditional use permit and a compatibility waiver for Voltera - 2711 Cesar Chavez, 2711 E. Cesar Chavez St. (SP-2023-0311C).
157. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program focused on preserving and creating creative spaces and performance venues that includes, at a minimum, modified site requirements in exchange for preserving or creating creative spaces or performance venues or paying fees-in-lieu that would preserve or create creative spaces and performance venues; and initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a subdistrict within the area subject to the Downtown Density Bonus Program that would apply to the area known as the Red River Cultural District.
158. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Section 25-2-652 to revise regulations applicable to the density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district.
159. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20170518-070 to authorize the addition of a new neighborhood, the Springwoods Park Neighbors Neighborhood Association, to the Restricted Front and Side Yard Parking Area Map in accordance with City Code Section 12-5-29.
160. Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26 to consider a resolution authorizing permanent and temporary changes of use of dedicated parkland, known as Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park, to allow Austin Energy to use approximately 13,116 square feet of parkland for subterranean electric duct bank and approximately 10,973 square feet of parkland for staging, access, and a temporary work area.
161. Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application by 1950 Webberville Road (TX) Owner LP, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a multi-family development to be financed through the private activity bond program and to be known as Heritage Pointe, located within the City at or near 1950 Webberville Road, Austin, Texas 78721.
162. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance relating to the disannexation of approximately 28 acres located in Travis County, northwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 290 East and Blue Goose Road. Case number: C7d-2024-0002. The property is in the Austin full purpose jurisdiction in Council District 1.
District(s): District 1
163. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance relating to the disannexation of approximately 738 acres located in Lost Creek Limited District in Travis County, west of the intersection of Lost Creek Boulevard and Capitol of Texas Highway. Case number: C7d-2024-0001. The property is in Austin full purpose jurisdiction in Council District 8.
District(s): District 8
164.Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance relating to the disannexation of approximately 212 acres located in northwestern Travis County, adjacent to the boundary of the River Place Limited District. Case number: C7d-2024-0003. The property is in the Austin full purpose
jurisdiction in Council District 10.
District(s): District 10
165. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Tristana Rogers, Mark Rogers, Sue Gall, and Emily Little (G.A.I.N.) of a certificate of appropriateness for an accessory dwelling unit located at 1107 E. 10th Street, Austin, Texas, owned by Matthew Jordan.
District(s): District 1
166. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Justin Jensen, Barton Creek Southwest Property Owners Association, and Travis Country West Home Owners Association of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a site plan for Sunset Ridge Apartments in the Southwest Parkway Hill Country Roadway Corridor, located at 8413 Southwest Parkway
(SPC-2024-0162C.SH).
District(s): District 8
167. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program focused on preserving and creating creative spaces and performance venues that includes, at a minimum, modified site requirements in exchange for preserving or creating creative spaces or performance venues or paying fees-in-lieu that would be used to preserve or create creative spaces and performance venues.
168. Conduct a public hearing concerning a change in gas rates proposed by Texas Gas Service Company.
12:00 PM - Public Communication: General
Kim Polner - Student Antisemitism in Austin
Gloria Chauskey - Broken Windows in Austin
Nir Kalish - The Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the reasons Austin should not pick any side Laila Dabbakeh - hiiii
Shelly Shwartz - Keep our community safe
Rachelle Wilson - na
Luai Abou-Emara - TBD
Asaf Lerner - Austin United against violence
Valerie Michalecki - NA
Jessica Bishop - TBD
Live Music
Farmer’s Wife
2:00 PM - Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action)
169. NPA-2023-0015.05.SH - 1702 Deloney Street - 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 1702 Deloney Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Owner/Applicant: 1702 Deloney LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 1
170. C14-2023-0141.SH - 1702 Deloney Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1702 Deloney Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 1702 Deloney, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, Planning Department.
District(s): District 1
171. C14-2024-0061 - 2900 Oak Springs Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2900 Oak Springs Drive (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 2900 Oak Springs Horizontal Investors, LP (Michael Bernstein). Agent: Thrower Design LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 1
172.C14-2024-0059 - 1809 W. 35th Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1809 West 35th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan
(LO-MU-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: MEA Real Estate Ventures, LLC (Mehrdad Ebrahimi). Agent: Thrower Design LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 10
173. NPA-2024-0030.01 - 1500 W. Stassney Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20141106-085 the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 1408, 1500, and 1510 W. Stassney Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed) from Neighborhood Node to Mixed Use Activity Hub/Corridor character district. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use Activity Hub/Corridor land use. Owner/Applicant: Stassney Land Partners, LP. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 2
174. C14-2024-0033 - 1500 W. Stassney Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1408, 1500 & 1510 West Stassney Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-V-NP) combining district zoning, neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning, community commercial-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GR-V-NP) combining district zoning, and multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Stassney Land Partners LP (Max Ginsburg). Agent: Drenner Group (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 2
175. NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln - Conduct a public hearing and approve 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 439, 505, 509, 511 and 515 Industrial Boulevard and 4208 Terry O Lane (Blunn Creek and Williamson Creek Watershed) from Industry to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, Jasdayal LLC, Lunar Y LLC, Ungar Holdings LLC. Agent: Glen Coleman. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
176.C14-2022-0062 - Industrial Blvd & Terry O Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 439, 505, 509, 511 and 515 Industrial Boulevard and 4208 Terry O Lane (Blunn Creek and Williamson 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. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, Jasdayal LLC, Lunar Y LLC, Ungar Holdings LLC. Agent: Glen Coleman. City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 3
177. NPA-2022-0005.01 - Vargas Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 010927-05 the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds) from Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I LTD & Jayco Holdings I LTD. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3
178. C14-2022-0107 - Vargas Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-DB90-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and to rezone from neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (LR-DB90-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and neighborhood commercial-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (LR-DB90-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I Ltd and Jayco Holdings I Ltd (Jay Chernosky). Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 3
179. NPA-2023-0002.02 - 1307 and 1309 E. 4th Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 990513-70, the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan and Ordinance No. 20081211-083, the Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to amend the Land Use and Design Concept Plan map(s) in the Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area Plan from Live/Work Flex to TOD Mixed Use on property locally known as 1307 and 1309 East 4th Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the Applicant’s request to amend the Land Use and Design Concept Plan map(s) in the Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area Plan from Live/Work Flex to TOD Mixed Use. Owner/Applicant: JLCC Interests, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3
180. C14-2023-0153 - 1307 and 1309 East 4th Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1307 and 1309 East 4th Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning (live-work subdistrict) to transit oriented development (TOD-NP) combining district zoning (TOD mixed use subdistrict). Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning (TOD mixed use subdistrict). Owner/Applicant: JLCC Interests, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 3
181. C14-2024-0039 - 3020 E Cesar Chavez - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3020 East Cesar Chavez Street (Colorado River Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Eastside Partners, LLC (James Eustace). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 3
182. C14-2024-0052 - 821 Woodward - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 703 1/2, 801, 805, and 821 Woodward Street (Blunn Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (GR-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (GR-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Sachem, Inc. (John Mooney). Agent: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 3
183.C14-2023-0131 - E5ATX Rezone - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2613 and 2619 East 5th Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional
overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning and community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: E5ATX, LLC. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase).
City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 3
184. C14-2024-0055 - East 51st Street & Cameron Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1110, 1122, 1138, 1200, 1202, 1206, 1208, 1210, 1212, 1216, and 1218 East 51st Street, 1101, 1105, 1109, 1125 1/2, 1127, 1205, 1209, and 1215 East 52nd Street, 5121 Cameron Road, and 5104, 5106, 5108, 5110, 5112, and 5114 Lancaster Court (Tannehill Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional
overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-V-NP) combining district zoning, and commercial-liquor sales-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 51st Center LLC, 1209 East Apartments LLC, Yellow 52 Investments LLC (Jonathan Saad). Agent: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 4
185. C14-2024-0042 - 4005 and 4009 Banister Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4005 and 4009 Banister Lane (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office (LO) district zoning and community commercial (GR) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (GR-MU-V-DB90) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90
(GR-MU-V-DB90) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: OP Park Place Property LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, P.C. (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620.
District(s): District 5
186. NPA-2023-0025.01 - 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20081211-096 the Oak Hill 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 5725 West US 290 Highway Eastbound (Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from Neighborhood Mixed Use land use to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Cheryl Ogle. Agent: DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone.
District(s): District 8
187.C14-2024-0040 - 5725 W US Hwy 290 Eastbound - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5725 West US 290
Highway Eastbound (Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (GR-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (GR-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Cheryl Ogle. Agent: DuBois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094. This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone.
District(s): District 8
188. C14-2024-0044 - University Park North - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3800, 3808, and 3810 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Southbound, 1015 and 1017 East 38th Half Street, and 1014 and 1016 East 38th Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan
(CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: GDC-NRG IH35 LLC (Adam Moore). Agent: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 9
189. C14-2024-0043 - University Park South - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1015 East 38th Street and 3703 Harmon Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan
(CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: GDC-NRG IH35 LLC (Adam Moore) and 3703 Harmon LP (Anthony Clarke). Agent: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 9
190.C14-2024-0038 - 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007 S. Lamar DB90 Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007 South Lamar Boulevard (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building (CS-V) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (CS-V-DB90) combining district zoning on Tracts 1, 3 and 4, and from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (CS-MU-V-CO) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (CS-V-DB90) combining district zoning on Tracts 1, 3 and 4, and general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use
building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: GDC-NRG South Lamar LLC (Adam Moore). Agent: DuBois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 9
191. C14-2024-0063 - 501 Pedernales Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 501 Pedernales Street, and 2503, 2505, 2507, 2511 East 6th Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Pedernales Property Holdings, LLC (Jesus Turullols). Agent: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 3
192. C14-2024-0073 - 2700 S. Lamar DB90 Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2800 and 2802 South Lamar Boulevard and 2805 and 2807 Skyway Circle (Barton Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (CS-MU-V-CO) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and from community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-MU-V-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (GR-MU-V-CO-DB90) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and to grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (GR-MU-V-CO-DB90) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: Seamless LMA, Ltd (John Mooney). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone.
District(s): District 5
193.C14-2024-0053 - 2709 S. Lamar Blvd - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2709 South Lamar Boulevard (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building (CS-V) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (CS-V-DB90) combining district zoning. Staff
Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (CS-V-DB90) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SL6 South Lamar LP (John Kiltz). Agent: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 5
194. C14-2024-0070 - 3117 & 3121 E. 12th Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3117 and 3121 East 12th Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan
(CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation due to lack of an affirmative vote. Owner/Applicant: 3121 E. 12th Horizontal Investors, LP (Michael Bernstein). Agent: Armbrust & Brown (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 1
195. C14-2024-0076 - Allandale Car Wash Redevelopment DB90 Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7320 Burnet Road (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (CS-MU-V-CO) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Seamless GCW, GP, Ltd. (Joe Warnock). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 7
196. C14-2023-0110 - 1230 East 38th 1/2 Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1230, 1300, 1400, 1402, and 1406 East 38th Half Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 38th Half St Holding LLC, 1230 E. 38th Half St Holding 2 LLC, Cherrywood Austin LLC, 706 W 34th LLC, Nasteb Keystone Family LTD. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 9
197. NPA-2024-0016.01.SH - 4900 Gonzales Redevelopment - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 030327-12, the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 4900 Gonzales Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Civic to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant. Austin Independent School District. Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3
198. C14-2024-0019.SH - 4900 Gonzales Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4900 Gonzales Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Austin Independent School District (AISD). Agent: Hush Blackwell, LLP and The NRP Group (Nikelle Meade and Nick Walsh). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 3
199. C14-2024-0083 - 11910 Research Blvd - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 11910 Research Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning, as amended. Owner/Applicant: Sovereign Commercial (Harry Scott). Agent: Metcalfe, Wolff, Stuart & Williams (Katherine Nicely). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 10
200. NPA-2024-0016.02 - 5200 East 5th Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 030327-12, the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 5200 East 5th Street (Colorado River Watershed) from Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: CSW 5th St LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Mark Walters, Planning Department, (512) 974-7695.
District(s): District 3
201.C14-2024-0037 - 5200 East 5th Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5200 East 5th Street (Colorado River Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial
services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: CSW 5th Street, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor, AICP). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 3
202. C14-2024-0085 - Turtle Creek Multifamily - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 714 Turtle Creek Boulevard (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 714 Turtle Creek LP (Case Lowry). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094.
District(s): District 2
203. C14H-2024-0011 - Fashionette Beauty Shop and McDonald-Jackson House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1206 East 13th Street and 1209 Bob Harrison Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Belinda and Samuel Davis. City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727.
District(s): District 1
204. C14H-2024-0016 - Russell and Jean Lee House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3110 West Avenue (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Robin Abrams. City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727.
District(s): District 9
205.NPA-2024-0026.01 - Auto Repair Shop - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20100624-110 the North Lamar/Georgian Acres 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 301 and 303
Ferguson Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from Neighborhood Mixed Use to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Duraid Alawe. Agent: Development and Consulting Bridgeway, LLC (Marisa Kane). City Staff: Tyler Tripp, 512-974-3362.
District(s): District 4
206. C14-2024-0008 - Auto Repair Shop - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 301 and 303 Ferguson Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny the rezoning request. Owner/Applicant: Duraid Alawe. Agent: Development and Consulting Bridgeway, LLC (Marisa Kane). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
District(s): District 4
207. C14-2024-0007 - 1209 West 5th Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1207, 1209, 1211, and 1211 1/2 West 5th Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial service-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning to limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 1209 West Fifth Street LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 9
208. C14-2023-0139 - Oak Creek Village Phase 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2302 Durwood Street and 2324 Wilson Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence highest density-neighborhood plan (MF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence highest density-neighborhood plan (MF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 2018 Austin OCV, LLC (Rene Campos). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620.
District(s): District 3
209.C14-2024-0080 - 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5931 and 6003 1/2 Dillard Circle (Waller Creek and Tannehill Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional
overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning
210. Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Montwalk Holdings LTD. Agent: HD Brown Consulting (Amanda Brown). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620.
District(s): District 4
210 C20-2024-011 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) by rezoning property with density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district zoning to density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district zoning, to change conditions of density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district zoning, on the property locally known as 106, 116, and 118 Red Bird Lane, 5402, 5408, and 5412 South Congress Avenue, and 111 West Mockingbird Lane; 2706 Gonzales Street and 2730 East 7th Street; 8400, 8402, 8406, 8408, and 8412 South Congress Avenue and 108 Ralph Ablanedo Drive; and 2101, 2105, 2109 South Congress Avenue, 110 East Live Oak Street, 2113 Nickerson Street. Applicant Request: To rezone to include the density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district zoning, changing conditions of density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin. City Staff: Paul Ray Books, 512-974-7220.
District(s): District 3; District 2; District 9
Adjourn
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Consent Agenda
Austin Water
211. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board related to a loan application, through the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program, for cost related to the Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure program, also known as Austin’s Smart Water Meter System, in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000.
Financial Services- Contracts
212. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the contract for continued Apricot case management software with Social Solutions Bonterra Tech LLC, to increase the amount by $700,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $976,210.
Homeless Strategy Office
213. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Sunrise Community Church d/b/a Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center to provide digital housing crisis referral and information services for an initial 13-month term, beginning September 1, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $1,083,530, with four 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $833,530, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $4,417,650.
214. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Sunrise Community Church d/b/a Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center to provide diversion services and financial assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness for an initial 12-month term beginning October 1, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $533,660, with two 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $533,660, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,600,980.
Housing
215. 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 $29,300,000, to finance, in part, the acquisition and rehabilitation of an affordable rental development to be known as Heritage Pointe, located at or near 1950 Webberville Road, Austin, Texas 78721.
Police
216. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Hays County to extend the term and continue to provide connectivity to the City’s Gemalto Cogent Automated Biometric Identification System through August 31, 2025.
217. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County to extend the term and continue to provide connectivity to the City’s Gemalto Cogent Automated Biometric Identification System through August 31, 2025.
Item(s) from Council
218. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Overton Family Unity Day to be held at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center on September 12, 2024.
219. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to submit public comment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the potential PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards non-attainment designation for Travis County and directing the City Manager to keep City Council informed on future public comment opportunities.
Non-Consent
Executive Session
220. Discuss legal issues related to Save our Springs Alliance, Inc., et al. v. the City of Austin Mayor et al., Cause No. D-1-GN-24-005232 in the 98th Judicial District of Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
10:30 AM - Austin Housing Finance Corporation Meeting
221. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene.
Adjourn
Note: The above item(s) will be considered under its respective category, but follow the last number on the Austin, Texas, City Council Agenda for Thursday, August 29, 2024
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