City of Austin City Council met Sept. 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The following represents the actions taken by the Austin City Council in the order they occurred during the meeting. While the minutes are not in sequential order, all agenda items were discussed. The City Council of Austin, Texas, convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, September 26,2024, at Austin City Hal], 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX and via videoconference.
PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation Downtown Austin Community Court Day -To be presented by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison
Proclamation -Domestic Violence Awareness Month- To be presented by Council Member Josd Velasquez and Council Member Vanessa Fuentes
Proclamation -Digital Inclusion Week -To be presented by Council Member Vanessa Fuentes
Proclamation Con Mi MADRE Day To be presented by Council Member Vanessa Fuentes
Proclamation Emergency Preparedness Month To be presented by Council Member Mackenzie Kelly
Distinguished Service Award Roosevelt Weeks To be presented by City Manager T,C. Broadnax
Mayor Watson called the Council Meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were acted on by one motion.
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council regular meeting of August 29,2024. special called meeting of September 12,2024, and regular meeting of September 12,2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Austin City Council regular meeting of August 29,2024, special called meeting of September 12,2024, and regular meeting of September 12, 2024, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper Madison was off the dais.
2. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 3-2-5 (Proper Care of Animals) relating to the responsibility of owners to microchip certain animals.
Ordinance No. 20240926-002 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
3. Authorize Austin Energy to issue rebates for multi family and commercial customer energy efficiency measures during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the aggregate amounts of $3,450,000 for multifamily programs and $3,300,000 for commercial programs, for a total combined amount not to exceed $6,750,000. September 17,2024 -Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Gary and Sasaridis absent and one vacancy.
The motion authorizing Austin Energy to issue rebates for multifamily and commercial customer energy efficiency measures during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper Madison'§ second on a 9-1 vote. Council Member Kelly voted nay. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
4. Authorize Austin Energy to issue commercial and multifamily solar incentives during Fiscal Year 2024-2025, in aggregate amounts not to exceed $4,000,000 for customer-sited commercial solar installations and $3,000,000 for customer-sited multifamily installations, for a total combined amount not to exceed $7,000,000. September 17, 2024 - Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Gary and Sasaridis absent and one vacancy.
The motion authorizing Austin Energy to issue commercial and multifamily solar incentives during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 9-1 vote. Council Member Kelly voted nay. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
5. Approve issuance of capacity-based incentives to Eanes Independent School District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 3301 Pinnacle Road, 1 1 10 Westbank Drive. 4100 Westbank Drive, 1203 South Capital of Texas Highway. 6401 Cedar Street, 601 Camp Craft Road, 4100 Westbank Drive, 1314 Patterson Road, and 9201 Scenic Bluff Drive, in an amount not to exceed $2,725,127. September 17, 2024 - Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on a 6-1 vote, with Chair Stone voting against, Commissioner Scaffidi off the dais, Commissioners Gary and Sasaridis absent, and one vacancy.
The motion approving issuance of capacity-based incentives to Eanes Independent School District was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 9-1 vote. Council Member Kelly voted nay. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
Item 6 was pulled for discussion.
7. Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use, and multi family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, with a reimbursement amount not to exceed $500,000 per project. September 17,2024 -Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on a 7-0-1 vote, with Vice Chair Robbins abstaining, Commissioners Gary and Sasaridis absent, and one vacancy.
Resolution No. 20240926-007 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
8. Authorize an amendment to the City's cost participation with the developer, Milestone Community Builders, to increase the City's share of the cost to design and construct an oversized water main and an elevated water reservoir by $5.504,291, for a total amount not to exceed $11.570,426, as approved by Council for Service Extension Request No. 4577R, which will provide water service to a proposed single-family development located at 1300 Lost Creek Boulevard.
This item was postponed to October 8,2024, on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
9. Approve a resolution regarding the Second Amended and Restated Hotel Management Agreement between Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. and Boykin Prospera, LLC for the operation of the Hilton Austin Airport Hotel, a full-service hotel located at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Resolution No. 20240926-009 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
10. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County Emergency Services District #13 to include this agency as an associate participant in the Greater Austin-Travis County Regional Radio System, allowing two-way radio and dispatch console voice and data radio communication between the regional system and agency vehicles and personnel, and allowing for automatic 12-month renewals.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County Emergency Services District #13 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
11. Authorize negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with Eanes Independent School District, Travis County Emergency Services District #13. and Bastrop/Travis Counties Emergency Services District #1 authorizing the City to perform two-way radio communication and related equipment installations, maintenance, programming, repair services, and consultations paying the City on a reimbursement basis and allowing for automatic 12-month renewals.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with Eanes Independent School District, Travis County Emergency Services District #13, and Bastrop/Travis Counties Emergency Services District #1 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
Items 12,13, and 14 were pulled for discussion.
15. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas, Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025 (CWSRF), related to a loan from the Texas Water Development Board through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), in a par amount not to exceed S22,160,000 and approve related documents.
Item Number 15, an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of certificates of obligation to the Texas Water Development Board, was postponed until the Austin City Council meeting to begin at 10:00AM on December 10,2024, at City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701, on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper Madison was off the dais.
16. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Economic Development Department Economic Incentives Reserve Fund (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to increase appropriations by $993,700 for a transfer to the Mueller Local Government Corporation, as required by the Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 Indenture and Grant Agreement.
Ordinance No. 20240926-016 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
17. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for preconstruction and construction services for the Concourse B and Tunnel Project, part of the airport expansion program, with Hensel Phelps Construction Company, in an amount not to exceed $ 1,031,000,000. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Company was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
18. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for water protection and industrial waste compliance software with Klir Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,400,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Klir Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper Madison'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
19. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for Lakeside Raptor fine screen equipment with Lakeside Equipment Corp., in an amount not to exceed $169,000. The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Lakeside Equipment Corp. was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper Madison was off the dais.
20. Authorize negotiation and execution of various contracts during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the purchase of deliverables-based information technology services for all City departments, for up to five years in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000, divided among the contractors.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of various contracts during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the purchase of deliverables-based information technology services for all City departments, for up to five years in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000, divided among the contractors, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
21. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for an adapted security solutions subscription and support with Freeit Data Solutions Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,450,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Freeit Data Solutions Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
22. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for background screening services and monitoring with Sterling Infosysterns, Inc. d/b/a Sterling, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,646,500.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Sterling Infosystems, Inc., doing business as Sterling was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
23. Authorize execution of a contract for household furniture and appliances with Cort Business Services Corporation, for up to four years for a total contract amount not to exceed $ 1,027,200.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Cort Business Services Corporation was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
24. Authorize execution of a contract for reinforced concrete pipe for projects with KLP Commercial, LLC d/b/a KLP Construction Supply, in an amount not to exceed $150.000. The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with KLP Commercial, LLC, doing business as KLP Construction Supply was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
25. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for psychological evaluation services with Brandy P Miller, Ph.D., P.C., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $640,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Brandy P Miller, Ph.D., P.C., was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper Madison was off the dais.
26. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract to provide an identity and access management security tool suite with CDW LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC d/b/a CDW Government LLC, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $3.000,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with CDW LLC doing business as Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC doing business as CDW Government LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper Madison was off the dais.
27. Authorize execution of four contracts for trucking, hauling, and disposal services with Brian Castro d/b/a B. Castro Trucking, Lewis Clark Trucking, LLC, Melendrez Trucking LLC, and MG Limon Corporation d/b/a Limon Construction, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $5,600,000, divided among the contractors.
The motion authorizing the execution of four contracts with Brian Castro doing business as B. Castro Trucking, Lewis Clark Trucking, LLC, Melendrez Trucking LLC, and MG Limon Corporation doing business as Limon Construction was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
28. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for aircraft painting goods and services with Helicopter Services, Inc. d/b/a Helicopter Services, in an amount not to exceed $97,055.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Helicopter Services, Inc., doing business as Helicopter Services was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
29. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for Megaport enterprise data services used to connect the City network to data center providers, including Oracle, Microsoft, and Amazon, with Petrosys Solutions Inc. d/b/a Psi technology Inc. or Psi technology, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $825,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Petrosys Solutions Inc. doing business as Psi technology Inc. or Psi technology was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
30. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for the continued lease. installation, and maintenance of multifunctional devices and managed services with Xerox Corporation d/b/a Xerox Government Systems LLC, to increase the amount by $5,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $33,693,940.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract with Xerox Corporation doing business as Xerox Government Systems LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper Madison'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
31. Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for wood utility poles with Koppers Utility and Industrial Products Inc., Techline Inc.. and Texas Electric Cooperatives, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $15,000,000,divided among the contractors.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of three contracts with Koppers Utility and Industrial Products Inc., Teel₫ine Inc., and Texas Electric Cooperatives was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
32. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for call center quality monitoring services with The Northridge Group, Inc.. for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,000,000,
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with The Northridge Group, Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
33. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued hosted software for valuing, simulation, and managing Austin Energy's energy portfolio with Ascend Analytics, LLC, to increase the amount by $340.000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,660,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract with Ascend Analytics, LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
34. Authorize execution of a contract for crane rental and operation services with GAC Equipment LLC d/b/a Austin Crane Service, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with GAC Equipment LLC doing business as Austin Crane Service was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
35. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for utility advanced metering infrastructure services with Landis+Gyr Technology Inc., for up to ten years for a total contract amount not to exceed $89,000,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Landis+Gyr Technology Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper Madison was off the dais.
36. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for decommission and removal of District Cooling Plant #4 at Austin Convention Center with Texas Airsystems, LLC d/b/a Texas Airsystems. in an amount not to exceed $1,597,778. District(s) Affected: District 9. The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with with Texas Airsystems, LLC doing business as Texas Airsystems was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
37. Authorize amendments to two contracts for continued generator maintenance, repair, and rental with Clifford Power Systems Inc. and Aggreko Holdings Inc. d/b/a Aggreko LLC, to increase the amounts by $4,200,000 for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $7.450,000, divided between the contractors.
The motion authorizing amendments to two contracts with Clifford Power Systems Inc. and Aggreko Holdings Inc. doing business as Aggreko LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
Item 38 was pulled for discussion.
39. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services contract for design and construction phase services for the Arrivals and Departures Hall project, part of the airport expansion program, with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000, District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a professional services contract with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LI.P was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
40. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SAR) Elevated Tank Rehab & Improvements -Package 2 project with Blastco Texas, Inc., in the amount of $2,292,000, plus a $229,200 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,521,200. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Blastco Texas, Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper Madison'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
41. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Gillis Street Water and Wastewater Pipelines Renewal project with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., iii the amount of $ 1,696.543, plus a $169,654 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,866,197. District(s) Affected: District 5.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
42. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity ( IDIQ) Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance-Open Systems project with Cedar Hills Construction, LLC, iii the amount of $3,000,000 for an initial 1-year term, with three 1-year extension options of $3,0009000, for a total contract amount not to exceed S 12,000,000.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Cedar Hills Construction, LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
43. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Timber Creek Substation project with Bobcat Heavy Civil, LLC, in the amount of $9,752,169, plus a $1,000,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed S10,752,169. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Bobcat Heavy Civil, LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
44. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for incident reporting and case management software with Customer Expressions Corp, d/b/a Case IQ, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000,
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Customer Expressions Corp, doing business as Case IQ, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
45. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for sexual assault case review services with End Violence Against Women International, for up to two years for a total contract amount not to exceed $200,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with End Violence Against Women International was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
46. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for Google Cloud services and support with CDW LLC d/b/a Sit-ius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed S8,000,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with CDW LLC doing business as Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper Madison'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
47. Authorize negotiation and execution of six contracts for comprehensive planning service consultants to align the Planning Department's mission with AECOM Technical Services Inc.: HR&A Advisors Inc.: Lionheart Places LLC d/b/a Lionhearts Perkins & Will Inc. d/b/a Perkins+ Will, Inc.; Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP d/b/a SOM; and The Goodman Corporation, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $8,500,000, divided among the contractors.
Withdrawn.
48. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to three contracts for continued HVAC preventative maintenance and repair services with Entech Sales & Service LLC, JM Engineering, LLC, and TD Industries, Inc., to increase the amounts by $1,428,000 for revised total contract amounts not to exceed S11,015,000, divided among the contractors.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendments to three contracts with Entech Sales & Service LLC, JM Engineering, LLC, and TD Industries, Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper Madison was off the dais.
49. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for soil relocation with Triumvirate Environmental (lib/a Gruene Environmental Services, in an amount not to exceed $ 1.138,448. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Triumvirate Environmental doing business as Gruene Environmental Services was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
50. Approve a resolution delegating authority to the City Manager or designee to approve the type of procurement method used for certain construction projects that provides the City with the best value, as provided for iii Section 252.021 of Texas Local Government Code and Section 2269.053 of the Texas Government Code.
Resolution No. 20240926-050 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
An amendment to include the following direction was made by Council Member Alison Alter, seconded by Council Member Ryan Alter, and approved on an 11-0 vote.
"The City Manager is directed to develop an additional communication method to notify Council of the issuance of major solicitations and contracts of large dollar value and/or high public interest, including those solicitations that would have been subject to the procurement method authorization now delegated to staff. 9,
51. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement, consisting of approximately 0.0330 acres ( 1,438 square feet) of land generally located at 8601 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78745 from CL Oaks at Slaughter TX, LP in an amount not to exceed $80,429. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement, consisting of approximately 0.0330 acres (1,438 square feet) of land generally located at 8601 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78745 from CL Oaks at Slaughter TX, LP in an amount not to exceed $80,429, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
52. Approve an ordinance accepting Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance grant funds from the Texas Department of Emergency Management and amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to appropriate funding in the amount of $15,087,190 for Winter Storm Mara expenses.
Ordinance No. 20240926-052 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
53. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Urban Alchemy to provide emergency shelter and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness. to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $3,424,807 for the 12- month term beginning on October 1,2024, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $20,201,542.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Urban Alchemy was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
54. Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application for, and acceptance of grant funding from, the State o f Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to implement tile Austin Police Department Crime Lab Enhancement Project. Resolution No. 20240926-054 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
55. Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application for, and the acceptance of grant funding from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department Austin First Responder Victims of Crime Act Project.
Resolution No. 20240926-055 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
56. Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and acceptance of grant funding from. the State o f Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department Regional Leadership & Extreme Ownership Training Project.
Resolution No. 20240926-056 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
57. Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application for. and acceptance of grant funding from. the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Project. Resolution No. 20240926-057 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
58. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to accept and appropriate $31,588 in grant funds from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the Auto Burglary and Theft Interdiction Project.
Ordinance No. 20240926-058 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
59. Approve a resolution authorizing a six-month extension of line-of-duty injury leave for Austin Police Department Officer Jessica Jacob through February 1,2025, and an additional 200 hours for leave prior to August 25,2024.
Resolution No. 20240926-059 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
60. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for booking and related services at the Travis County Central Booking Facility from October 1,2024, through December 31,2024, for an amount not to exceed $2,477,226. Withdrawn and replaced by Item 113.
61. Authorize negotiation and execution of an extension to an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to purchase human immunodeficiency virus medications under the federal Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A grant program, for a two-year term ending on December 31, 2026, and to add funding in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $800,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an extension to an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
62. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to accept and appropriate an additional $1,800,000 in grant funds from the United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, for the Refugee Health Grant.
Ordinance No. 20240926-062 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
63. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the lease or rental of alcohol monitoring devices to support City residents participating in the Travis County Driving While Intoxicated Court Program and Transformative Youth Justice Program, from October 1,2024, through September 30,2025, with one 12-month extension option to renew in a total amount not to exceed S132,800.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
64. Authorize payment of the City's membership fees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to the Austin San Antonio Corridor Council for the promotion of the region's economic development, in an amount not to exceed S 100,000.
The motion authorizing payment of the City'§ membership fees for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 to the Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
65. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64 (Speed Limits) to establish a maximum speed limit of 15 miles per hour on a segment of Vertex Boulevard and 15 miles per hour on a segment of Baythorne Drive for students attending Blazier Intermediate Schook and declaring an emergency. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Ordinance No. 20240926-065 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
66. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Transportation and Public Works Department Special Revenue Budget (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to accept and appropriate $3,239,169 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Highway Safety Improvement Program lighting projects on Slaughter Lane, Howard Lane, Bluff Springs Road, and MeNeil Drive; and amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Transportation and Public Works Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20230816-008) to transfer in and appropriate $3,239,169.
Ordinance No. 20240926-066 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
67. 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 of $2,823,325. plus any cost overruns.
Resolution No. 20240926-067 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
68. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations; removal and replacement of members. and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
The following appointments and certain related waivers were approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
Nominations
Board/Nominee Nominated by
Bond Election Advisory Task Force
David Sullivan Council Member Qadri
Bond Election Advisory Task Force
Garry Merritt Mayor Watson 14
REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26,2024
Bond Election Advisory Task Force
Heyden Walker Council Member Qadri
Bond Election Advisory Task Force
JC Dwyer Council Member Ellis
Bond Election Advisory Task Force
Katrina Miller Council Member Ellis
Bond Election Advisory Task Force
Kenneth Standley Council Member Vela
Bond Election Advisory Task Force
Mary Hager Council Member A. Alter
Bond Election Advisory Task Force
Nicole Conley Mayor Watson
Bond Oversight Commission
Zachary Bird Council Member Harper-Madison
Commission on Veterans Affairs
Gustavo Ramirez Council Member A. Alter
Community Development Commission
Nyeka Arnold North Austin Neighborhood Representative
Joint Inclusion Committee (Alternate)
Miriam Dorantes Commission on Immigrant Affairs
Lesbian Gav Bisexual Transgender and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission
Briona Jenkins Stakeholder
Lesbian Gav Bisexual Transgender and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission
KB Brookins Stakeholder
Planning Commission
Casey Haney Council Member Kelly
Bond Election Advisory Task Force
Robert "Bo" Delp Council Member R. Alter
Bond Election Advisory Task Force
Dewi Smith Council Member Harper-Madison
Bond Election Advisory Task Force
Luke Metzger Council Member Harper-Madison
Waivers
Approve a waiver of the filing deadline for the statement of financial information as prescribed in Sections 2-1-25 and 2-7-72 of the City Code and establishing a new deadline of October 30,2024, for the following members:
Suzanne Valentine Board of Adjustment
Kobla Tetey Urban Renewal Board
Gerard Acuna Zero Waste Advisory Commission
Approve a waiver under Section 2-1-27(E) of the City Code of the training deadline established by Section 2-1-23(B) of the City Code for the following persons appointed to a City board if the person completes the training required by Section 2-1-23 on or before October 30,2024:
Antonio Ross African American Resource Advisory Commission Antony Jackson African American Resource Advisory Commission Elaina Fowler African American Resource Advisory Commission Kuo Yang Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission
Rosamaria Murillo Austin Travis County Food Policy Board
Candelario Vazquez Construction Advisory Committee
Kate Garza Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Cynthia McCollum Early Childhood Council
Amy Noel Economic Prosperity Commission
Kelsey Hitchingham Economic Prosperity Commission
Ben Brenneman Electric Board
Cyrus Reed Electric Utility Commission
Gerardo Gandy Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board
Nguyen Stanton Ethics Review Commission
Raymond Castillo Historic Landmark Commission
Yure Suarez Joint Sustainability Committee
Bobbi Jo Foster Mechanical and Plumbing Board
Joseph Bowie Mechanical and Plumbing Board
Leonard Davila Music Commission
Oren Rosenthal Music Commission
Chelsey Scaffidi Resource Management Commission
Trey Farmer Resource Management Commission
Corky Hilliard Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission
Amanda Masino Zero Waste Advisory Commission
Gerard Acuna Zero Waste Advisory Commission
Approve a waiver of the attendance requirement in Section 2-1-26 of the City Code for the service of Kristy Orr on the Public Safety Commission. The waiver includes absences through today's date.
Approve a waiver o f the attendance requirement in Section 2-1-26 of the City Code for the service of Maria Brown-Spence on the Commission on Veterans Affairs. The waiver includes absences through today's date.
Approve a waiver of the attendance requirement in Section 2-1-26 of the City Code for the service of Phillip Reichert on the Commission on Veterans Affairs. The waiver includes absences through today's date.
69. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager regarding the use of the historic preservation acquisition funds and collaboration with the Austin Economic Development Corporation, doing business as Rally Austin. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jose Velasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool. Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri.
Resolution No. 20240926-069 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
70. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance's Second Annual Small Business Opportunity Summit held at the Permitting and Development Center on August 9,2024. Council Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela.
Ordinance No. 20240926-070 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
71. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to KAZI 88.7FM's SummerFest 2024 event held at Delores Duffie Recreation Center on August 24,2024. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela, Council Member Alison Alter, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Ordinance No. 20240926-071 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
Item 72 was pulled for discussion.
73. Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 021003-40 to add the Small Business Opportunity Summit hosted by the Diversity and Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA) as a City co-sponsored event and directing the City Manager to bring an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 20240814-006 to add the Summit as a co-sponsored event for fiscal year 2024-2025 for which fees are waived and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a co-sponsorship Agreement with DECA, and include the Summit in the list of City co-sponsored events with fees waived annually in the ordinance adopted with the budget starting in fiscal year 2025-2026 as well as explore options to waive parking fees. Council Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter. Council Member Natasha Harper
Madison, Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela, Council Member Jose Velasquez, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri.
Resolution No. 20240926-073 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
74. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a revision to the ARPA Spending Framework to identify $920.000 to support the Homelessness Engagement Assistance Response Team and bring the proposed revision to the City Council for approval at the October 10,2024, Council meeting. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela, Mayor Kirk Watson.
Resolution No. 20240926-074 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
Item 75 was pulled for discussion.
AGENDA ADDENDUM
111. Approve a resolution repealing Resolution No. 20240530-020 and declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of tax-exempt obligations issued by the City and/or the Austin Public Facilities Corporation in the total amount of $8,500,000.
Resolution No. 20240926-111 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
Item 112 was pulled for discussion.
113. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for booking and related services at the Travis County Central Booking Facility from October 1,2024 through January 31,2025, for an amount not to exceed $3,499,258. The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
114. Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to the Circle C Turkey Trot and Kids Mile to be held at Circle C Ranch Community Center on November 28,2024. Council Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Alison Alter.
The motion approving the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to the Circle C Turkey Trot and Kids Mile was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
Additional Fee Waiver Contribution:
Mayor Pro Tem Pool: $300
AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MEETING
Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting and called the Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to order at 10:42 a.m. See separate minutes.
79. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting o f the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene.
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 10:45 a.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
6. Approve Service Extension Request No. 5845 for wastewater service to a 2.85-acre tract located at 1107 Castle Ridge Road within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City's two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction and Austin Water's service area.
This item was postponed to October 10, 2024, on Council Member Ellis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Pool's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
12. Approve an ordinance establishing a new program under Chapter 380, Texas Local Government Code, entitled the Place-Based Enhancement Program, in compliance with Council's approved Chapter 380 Policy, that will provide financing to fill funding gaps in projects that deliver high levels of community benefits.
A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Council Member Qadri and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pool.
The following amendment was made by Council Member Qadri and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pool.
The amendment was to add a Part 3 as follows and renumber Part 3 as Part 4.
"PART 3. The City Manager is to solicit feedback and return to council within a year with a report on program utilization and to initiate any revisions to the Place-Based Enhancement Program Policy. 9,
The amendment was approved on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
The following amendment was made by Council Member Ryan Alter and seconded by Council Member Qadri.
The amendment was to add a Part 3 as follows and renumber Part 3 as Part 4.
"PART 3. The City Manager is directed to work with other taxing entities including, but not limited to, Travis, Williamson, and Hays County, to explore potential partnerships in the Place-Based Enhancement Program that enhance the tax rebate available to eligible projects. 9,
The amendment was approved on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
Direction was given to staff to harmonize the two above amendments.
Direction was given to staff to work with Rally Austin, our Economic Development Corporation, particularly for creative space, place-based items in the community area.
Ordinance No. 20240926-012 was approved as amended on Council Member Qadri's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Pool's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper Madison was off the dais.
13. Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20180830-057, which established the City's Business Expansion Program Guidelines which give high priority consideration of expansion projects that provide above industry standard compensation for middle-skill workers, maximize meaningful labor force participation, connect with small and local businesses with expansion opportunities, and yield benefits to the community beyond local tax base contribution. to update the requirements and elements of this program to improve the program eligibility criteria. refining the community benefits compliance metrics and improving the application process.
A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Council Member Ryan Alter and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pool.
The following amendment was made by Council Member Ryan Alter and seconded by Council Member Vela.
The amendment was to add a Part 3 as follows and renumber Part 3 as Part 4.
"PART 3. The City Manager is directed to work with the Austin Transit Partnership to explore participation in the Business Expansion Program that enhances the incentive for eligible businesses to locate within Transit Oriented Development areas."
The amendment was approved on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
Ordinance No. 20240926-013 was approved as amended on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Pool's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
14. Approve a resolution adopting the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy, that will guide Council in providing capacity and financial support to assist in the formation of and ongoing support of economic and cultural districts in the City.
A motion to approve the resolution was made by Council Member Qadri and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pool.
The following amendment was made by Council Member Qadri and seconded by Council Member Vela.
The amendment was to add an additional Be It Resolved clause before the existing Be It Resolved clause to read:
"The City Manager is directed to return to council with the proposed Equitable Cultural District Funding Model for Council approval by April 2025. Additionally, the City Manager is directed to consider the findings from the funding model and present options for additional funding as needed."
The amendment was approved on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
Resolution No. 20240926-014 was approved as amended on Council Member Qadri's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Pool's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper Madison was off the dais.
38. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for pre-construction and construction services for the Arrivals and Departures Hall project, part of the airport expansion program. with Austin Commercial LP, in an amount not to exceed $820,000,000. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Austin Commercial LP was approved on Council Member Vela'§ motion, Council Member Mayor Pro Tem Pool's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
72. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify funding to keep the Marshalling Yard Emergency Shelter (Marshalling Yard) open to serve individuals experiencing homelessness until an alternative emergency shelter is identified and operational, and improve the rate of exits from the Marshalling Yard to permanent housing. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri.
Resolution No. 20240926-072 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Vela'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter abstained.
75. Approve a resolution directing the review of certain project suggestions for consideration by the Bond Election Advisory Task Force, and to develop an open process for partnership proposals and related planning efforts. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Jose Velasquez.
A motion to approve the resolution was made by Council Member Ryan Alter and seconded by Council Member Vela.
The following amendment was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pool and seconded by Council Member Vela.
The amendment was to revise lines 31-33 to read:
"In addition to the projects already under consideration from City departments, the City Manager is directed to consider the following priority areas for evaluation by the Task Force.
The amendment was approved on an 11-0 vote.
Resolution No. 20240926-075 was approved as amended on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Vela's second on an 11-0 vote.
EMINENT DOMAIN
77. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Cap Ex South, CKT987&1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating transmission electric structures and lines to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation's expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35), requiring the acquisition of an electric transmission and distribution easement, consisting of 0.1810 of one acre (7,884 square feet) being out of the William Cannon League Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 6, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 2, Foremost Lot 2, conveyed by special warranty deed, Document No. 2018031037 Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, from OH Foremost, LP. The property is currently appraised at S14,980 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner's award. The owner of the needed property is OH Foremost, LP. The property is located at 00 Foremost Drive, Austin. Texas 78745. The general route of the project is along 1-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Resolution No. 20240926-077 was approved on Council Member Fuentes' motion, Council Member Ryan Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
78. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Williamson Creek Interceptor Project for the public use of replacing a wastewater tunnel to increase capacity for future growth in the Williamson Creek basin and to mitigate impacts to parkland, requiring the acquisition of a sidewalk, trail and recreational easement being approximately 0.75 acre of land (32,805 square feet) consisting of two (2) tracts of land, Tract I containing 0.67 of an acre (29,373 square feet) and Tract 2 containing 0.08 of an acre (3,462 square feet), and an access easement being approximately 0.22 acre of land (9,463 square feet) of land. situated in the Santiago Del Valle Grant, Abstract No. 24, being a portion of Lot l A of the amended plat of Lots I and 2. Block "A", Ogden Farms subdivision amended, a subdivision recorded as Document No. 201600308 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $ 1,249.875 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner's award. The owner of the needed property is HAG RE CDT, LLC. The property is located at 5501 South Interstate Highway, Austin, Texas 78744. The general route of the project is along Williamson Creek, from South lst Street to South Pleasant Valley Road. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Withdrawn.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS
82. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20201210- 061 to reduce the day care center collection rate to zero under the City's Street Impact Fee Program.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240926-082 was approved on Council Member Alison Alter's motion, Council Member Ryan Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
84. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting the Second Amendment to the Agreement Concerning Creation and Operation of Sunfield Municipal Utility District Nos. 1,2,3 and 4. This amendment impacts Sunfield Municipal Utility District No. 2, which is located in Austin's Limited Purpose jurisdiction and includes approximately 575 acres located east of IH 35 along the Travis and Hays County line, south of Turnersville Road on both sides of the proposed extension of Loop 4 in Council District 5. Case number: Cl 2M-2024-0015. District(s) Affected: District 5.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and postpone the item to October 10, 2024 was approved on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on an 11-0 vote.
83. Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application by Cairn Point Montopolis, LP or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for the construction of a multi-family development to be financed through the private activity bond program and to be known as Cairn Point Montopolis, located within the City at or near 1013 Montopolis Drive, Austin, Texas 78741.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Resolution No. 20240926-083 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on an 11-0 vote.
117. Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application by Austin Leased Housing Associates V, LP, or an affiliated entity. for housing tax credits for a multi family development to be financed through the private activity bond program and to be known as Sage at Franklin Park, located at or near 4605 South Pleasant Valley Road, Austin, Texas 78744. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Resolution No. 20240926-117 was approved on Council Member Fuentes, motion, Council Member Ryan Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting at 11:59 a.m. without objection. Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 12:01 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Melanie Susswein -City priorities -Present.
Chris Abbyad -NA -Present.
Arshia Papari -Students' call for Divestment from Israel, Ceasefire, and an Arms Embargo. -Not Present.
Meira Vedros -Public safety -Present.
Nina Ng -Tbd -Not Present.
Roy Woody -Austin support -Present.
Sidney Hollingsworth -NA -Present.
Shaira Ra -tax -Present.
Arielle Levy Marschark -There is no need for Anti-Israel and Anti-Jewish resolutions in Austin, TX. This isn't a local issue other than the rising hate of Jews in town feeling targeted. -Present.
Irene Heitsch -ADL -Present.
Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting at 12:31 p.m. without objection.
LIVE MUSIC
Plan Sonidero
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 1:10 p.m.
BRIEFING
80. Convention Center Expansion Update.
The presentation was made by Katy Zamesnik, Assistant Director, Austin Convention Center; Trisha Tatro, Director, Austin Convention Center; Kim Olivares, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services.
Mayor Watson recessed the meeting to go into Executive Session at 1:50 p.m. without objection.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council went into Executive Session, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda and to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda.
76. Approve a resolution appointing Margaret Shaw to the Austin Convention Enterprises Board. Council Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
Not Discussed.
85. Discuss legal issues related to Cathy Cocco et at. v. City of Austin City Council, Cause No. D- 1 -GN-24-005425, in the 1 26th District Court, Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). Conducted.
115. Discuss legal issues concerning a change iii gas rates proposed by Texas Gas Service Company and the potential agreement to modify the proposed rates at the matter before the Texas Railroad Commission in Docket No. OS-24-00017471 (2024), (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Conducted.
116. Discuss legal issues related to the rules and procedures for City Council meetings (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). Conducted.
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 3:13 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED
112. Approve an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 20240718-070 and adopting rules and procedures for City Council meetings, to establish rules of order, processes for posting agendas. procedures for speaker registration and other rules for the general operation of Council meetings including public hearings, work sessions, special called and budget related meetings.
Ordinance No. 20240926-112 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 9-0 vote. Council Members Alison Alter and Ellis were of fthe dais.
ITEM REFERRED FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEE
76. Approve a resolution appointing Margaret Shaw to the Austin Convention Enterprises Board. Council Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
This item was postponed to October 10,2024, on Council Member Fuentes' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Pool'§ second on a 9-0 vote. Council Members Alison Alter and Ellis were off the dais.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS CONTINUED
81. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance which may deny. modify, or authorize a change in gas rates proposed by Texas Gas Service Company (TGSC) and may include an agreement to modify the proposed rates with TGSC.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to approve the ordinance was made by Council Member Ryan Alter and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pool.
The following amendment was made by Council Member Ryan Alter and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pool.
The amendment was to delete "Supporting Proposed Agreement Terms" from the caption.
The amendment was also to revise Part 1 (G) to read:
"The City, with TGS Cities, intervened in Railroad Commission of Texas ("RRC") Docket No. OS-24-00017471 (2024) and participated in discussions with representatives from RRC and TGSC relating to potential agreements which would modify the proposed rates. These discussions resulted in proposed modified rates and terms, as described in Attachment 1."
The amendment was also to delete Part 4 in its entirety and renumber the remaining parts accordingly.
The amendment was approved on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
Ordinance No. 20240926-081 was approved as amended on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Pool'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
ZONING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENTS
The following items were acted on by one motion.
86. C14-2024-0088 -OTX Design -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1907 Forestglade Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to limited office-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use neighborhood plan (LO-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Destino View LLC (Richard Tang) Agent: Jessica Cotsonas City Staff: Beverly Villela, Planning Department, (512) 978-0740. Distric?s) Affected: District 5.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240926-086 for limited office-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri ,s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
87. C14-2024-0082 -Wall Street -CPL Rezone -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 9010 Wall Street (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from rural residence (RR) district zoning to limited industrial service (Ll) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Sonic Land Holdings LLC (Cory Roberts, MD., MBA). Agent: Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell). City Staff: Beverly Villela, Planning Department, (512) 978-0740. District(s) Affected: District 1.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240926-087 for limited industrial service-conditional overlay (L]-CO) combining district zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
88. C14-2024-0093 - 790 1 Persimmon Trail -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7901 Persimmon Trail (South Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from mobile home residence (MH) district zoning to family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Shane Hauptli and Carol Short.
Agent: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers). City Staff: Beverly Villela, Planning Department, (512) 978-0740. District(s) Affected: District 5.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240926-088 for family residence (SF-3) district zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool'§ motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
89. C14-2024-0089 - 7900 Persimmon Trail -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7900 Persimmon Trail (South Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from mobile home residence (MH) district zoning to family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Ana Cecilia Berry. Agent: Texas Permitting Solutions (Shae Willard). City Staff: Beverly Villela, Planning Department, (512) 978-0740. District(s) Affected: District 5.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240926-089 for family residence (SF-3) district zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool'§ motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
90. C14-2024-0023 -4507 Menchaca Rezoning -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4505,4507. 4507 1/2 Menchaca Road (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: JBHR Project 16 LP (Nic Andreani). Agent: HD Brown Consulting (Amanda C. Brown). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974- 8094. District(s) Affected: District 5.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240926-090 for neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (I.R-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
91. Cl 4-2024-0 105 -FM 969 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6314 and 6400 FM 969 Road (Walnut 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: 6400 FM 969, LLC (Case Lowry). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094. District(s) Affected: District I.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240926-091 for general commercial services-mixed use vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-I)890- NP) combining district zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
92. 014-2023-0110 -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) Affected: District 9.
This item was postponed to October 10,2024, at the request of the Neighborhood on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
93. 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) Affected: District 3.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240926-093 to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) to Mixed Use land use was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Allison Alter was off the dais.
94. 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) Affected: District 3. The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240926-094 for general commercial services-mixed use vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-8890-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
95. 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) Affected: District 9.
This item was postponed to November 7,2024, at the request of the Neighborhood on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
96. 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) Affected: District 3.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the ordinance on first reading only was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
97. C14-2024-0080 -593 ! Dillard Circle Rezoning -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 593 I 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-8890-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 CCS-MU-V-CO-0890-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) Affected: District 4.
This item was postponed to October 10,2024, at the request of Council Member Vela on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
Item 98 was pulled for discussion.
99. C14-2024-0106 -1912 W 35th Street -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1912 West 35th Street (Johnson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office (LO) district zoning to neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 1912 W 35th St LLC, a Texas limited liability company (David Gibson). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Ferris Clements). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 10.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240926-099 for neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
100. C14-2024-0070 -Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Food -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1500 West 35th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GR-V-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan CCS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay neighborhood plan CCS-1 -CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Mascot LLC (Lee Cherney). Agent: Aus-Tex Building Consultants. LLC (Jourdan Brightman). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 10.
Withdrawn and replaced with Item 122.
101. 014-2024-0095 -Eleven03 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1103 West 24th Street (Shoal 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: OGH West Campus Partners LP). Agent: Dunaway Associates LLC (June Routh). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 9.
This item was postponed to October 10,2024, at the request of Council Member Qadri on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
102. 014-2023-0131 -E5ATX Rezone -Approve second and third readings of 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 CCS-MU-CO-DB90-NP) combining district. First reading approved on August 29,2024. Vote 8-1. Council Member Velasquez voted against. Owner/Applicant: E5ATX LLC. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to October 10, 2024, at the request of the Applicant on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
103. NPA-2023-0013.01 -200 W. Mary -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20020523-32 the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known 200 and 204 West Mary Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. Applicant Request: To change the land use designation on the FLUM from Single Family to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Herb Bar Soco, LLC. Agent: Husch Blackwell. LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 9.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the ordinance on first reading only, and return to City Council on October 24,2024, for second and third reading, was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
104. C14-2023-0021 -200 West Mary Street -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known 200 and 204 West Mary Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Herb Bar Soco, LLC. Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Jonathan Toinko, Planning Department, (512) 974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 9.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the ordinance on first reading only, and return to City Council on October 24,2024, for second and third reading, was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
105. NPA-2024-0025.01 -8900 and 8956 W SH 71 Multi family -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20081211-096 the Oak Hill Combined (West Oak Hill) Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 8900 and 8956 West State Highway 71 (Williamson Creek Watershed) from Rural Residential to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Owner/Applicant: Marx Family Property, LLC, a Texas limited liability company. Agent: DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 8.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240926-105 to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) to Multifamily Residential land use was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool'§ motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
106. 014-2024-0032 -8900 and 8956 W SH HWY 71 Multifamily -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 8900 and 8956 West State Highway 71 (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from agricultural-neighborhood plan (AG-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence moderate-high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence moderate-high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Marx Family Property, LLC. a Texas limited partnership. Agent: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 8.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20240926-106 for multifamily residence moderate-high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
107. 0814-2014-0083.01 -Sunfield Planned Unit Development Amendment #1 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1901 Turnersville Road, southwest corner of Turnersville Road and South Turnersville Road (Rinard Creek, Plum Creek, and Onion Creek Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Sunfield Investments LLC; Sunfield Development LLC (Ryan Burkhardt). Agent: Jackson Walker, LLP (Pamela Madere). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 5.
This item was postponed to October 10,2024, at the request of Staff on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
108. 0814-2023-0027 -311-315 South Congress PUD -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 311. 313, and 315 South Congress Avenue (Lady Bird Lake and East Bouldin Creek Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from commercial-liquor sales-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan CCS- 1-V-NP) combining district zoning and limited industrial service-neighborhood plan (Ll-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Bridgestone Firestone (Wesley H Pearson Jr. & Jerry W. Pearson). Agent: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, (512) 974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 9.
This item was postponed to October 10,2024, at the request of Staff on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
109. 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 30 I 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) Affected: District 4.
This item was postponed to October 24,2024, at the request of Council Member Vela on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
110. 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) Affected: District 4.
This item was postponed to October 24,2024, at the request of Council Member Vela on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
118. C14-2024-0058 -4302 South Congress Avenue -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4302 South Congress Avenue (Williamson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan CCS-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. First reading approved on September 12, 2024. Vote 11-0. Owner/Applicant: AV GF 4302 SOCO LLC (Shravan Parsi). Agent: Drenner Group (Leah Bojo). City Staff Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Ordinance No. 20240926-118 for general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool'§ motion, Council Member Qadri'§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
119. NPA-2022-0020.01 -Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2005081 8-Z00 I 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 Blvd and 4208 Terry O Lane (Blunn Creek and Williamson Creek Watershed) from Industry to Mixed Use land use. First reading approved on September 12,2024. Vote: 11-0. 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. District(s) Affected: District 3. This item was postponed to October 10, 2024, at the request of the Applicant on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
120. C14-2022-0062 -Industrial Blvd & Terry O Lane -Approve second and third readings of 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. First reading approved on September 12, 2024. Vote: 11-0. 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) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to October 10, 2024, at the request of the Applicant on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
121. C14-2024-0070 -3117& 3121 E. 12th Street -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3117 and 3121 East 1 2th 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 CCS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved September 12, 2024. Vote: 10-0. Council Member A. Alter abstained. 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) Affected: District 1.
Ordinance No. 20240926-121 for 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 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
122. C14-2024-0079 -Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Food -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1500 West 35th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GR-V-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan CCS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Mascot LLC (Lee Cherney). Agent: Aus-Tex Building Consultants, LLC (Jourdan Brightman). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 10.
This item was postponed to October 24,2024, at the request of the Neighborhood on Mayor Pro Tem Pool's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alison Alter was off the dais.
DISCUSSION IITEMS CONTINUED
98. C14-2024-0071 -Thornton Road Multifamily -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2313,2315, 240 I and 2413 Thornton Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from multifamily residence low density ( MF-2) district zoning and general commercial services (CS) district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-DB90) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-vertical mixed use building CCS-V) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-DB90) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: PSW-Thornton 2. LLC. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 5.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the ordinance on first reading only for multifamily residence highest density conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Ryan Alter's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Pool's second on a 9-0 vote. Council Members Alison Alter and Ellis were off the dais.
Mayor Watson adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. without objection.
The minutes were approved on this the 10 1h day of October 2024 on Council Member Alison Alter's motion, Council Member Velasquez's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was absent.
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