City of Austin City Council met Feb. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The following represents the actions taken by the Austin City Council in the order they occurred during the meeting. While the minutes are not in sequential order, all agenda items were discussed. The City Council of Austin, Texas, convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX.
PROCLAMATIONS
Distinguished Service Award -Assistant City Manager Veronica Brisefio To be presented by Mayor Kirk Watson
Proclamation -Small Business Division 25th Anniversary -To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes
Proclamation -Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair Days -To be presented by Council Member Jos6 Velasquez
Proclamation -Huston-Tillotson University 150th Anniversary -To be presented by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison
Certificate of Congratulations -Ebenezer Third Baptist Church To be presented by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison
Distinguished Service Award -John "11" Jerrell -To be presented by Assistant City Manager Susana Carbajal
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 work session of January 28, 2025, and regular meeting of January 30,2025.
The motion to approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of. January 28, 2025, and regular meeting of January 30,2025, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
2. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards) to clarify board member and working group definitions; to revise provisions relating to waiver, service, eligibility, term, training, holdover, removal, qualification, officer election, authority to speak on behalf of a board, agenda approval, and communication methods in order to reflect current and best practices; and to add a residency requirement for the Animal Advisory Commission. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
This item was postponed to February 27,2025, on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
3. Authorize negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with the following independent school districts: Brackett, Carrizo Springs, Comstock, Cotulla, Crystal City, Eagle Pass, Knippa, La Pryor. Rocksprings. Sabinal, San Felipe Del Rio, Utopia, and Uvalde to permit their independently owned two-way radio subscriber units and other related communications equipment to connect to the Greater Austin-Travis County Regional Radio System (GATRRS) Master Site to facilitate interoperable and seamless radio communications with GATRRS users, each agreement with an initial term of up to 12 months, with automatic 12-nionth renewals unless terminated by one of the parties. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with the following independent school districts: Brackett, Carrizo Springs, Comstock, Cotulla, Crystal City, Eagle Pass, Knippa, La Pryor, Roeksprings, Sabinal, San Felipe Del Rio, Utopia, and Izvalde was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
4. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with The Other Ones Foundation, Inc., for bridge housing services, which assists individuals experiencing homelessness find temporary housing and supportive services with an aim to transition to permanent housing, for an initial 18- month term beginning April 1,2025, in an amount not to exceed $375,000, with four 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed S250,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,375,000. Funding: S375,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Downtown Austin Community Court. Funding for the remaining agreement term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement with The Other Ones Foundation, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council 1Iember Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
5. Authorize a contract for liquid polymer for thickening and dewatering sludge for Austin Water with Polydyne Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,000,000. Funding: S900,000 is available in Austin Water's Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing a contract with Polydyne Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
6. Authorize a contract for prefabricated and blank aluminum signs for all City departments with Vulcan Inc. d/b/a Vulcan Aluminum, Vulcan Signs, Vulcan Metal Stampings, for an initial term of two years and up to three one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,734,400. Funding: $466,800 is available in various City departments' Operating Budgets. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Vulcan Inc. doing business as Vulcan Aluminum, Vulcan Signs, Vulcan Metal Stampings, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
7. Authorize a contract for firearm and toolmark examiner training services for the Forensic Science Department with Nichols Forensic Science Consulting, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $81,050. Funding: S81,050 is available in the Forensic Science Department's Operating Budget.
The motion authorizing a contract with Nichols Forensic Science Consulting, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
8. Authorize an amendment to a contract for the continued purchase of firearms and accessories for the Austin Police Department with ProForce Marketing, Inc. d/b/a ProForce Law Enforcement, to increase the amount by S900,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,900,000. Funding: S457,170 is available in the Austin Police Department's Police State Gambling Asset Forfeiture Special Revenue Fund. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing an amendment to a contract with ProForce Marketing, Inc. doing business as ProForce Law Enforcement was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
9. Authorize a contract for small business training for the Economic Development Department with Distance Learning Media, LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $120,000 is available in the Economic Development Department's Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Distance Learning Media, LLC, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
10. Authorize an amendment to a contract for construction services for the 2020 Bond Local Mobility Projects Construction II-IDIQ contract for the Transportation and Public Works Department with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, to increase the authorized amount by $ 1,250,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,250,000. Funding: S 1,250,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
The motion authorizing an amendment to a contract with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, was approved on consent on council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
11. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Northwest Lift Station Improvements: Rock Harbor Force Main and Four Points #2 project, for Austin Water and to be managed by Capital Delivery Services, with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $4,224,497, plus a $422,450 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed 64,646,947. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
12. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the In-Situ Wastewater Line Renewal Program (2025-2027) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for Austin Water with Insituform Technologies, LLC, in the amount of S 1.250,000 for an initial one-year term with up to two one-year extension options of $1,250,000 each for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,750,000. Funding: $1,250,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Water. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Insituform Technologies, I.I.C, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
13. Authorize a contract for electric system design software for Austin Energy with Spatial Business Systems, LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $253,000 is available in Austin Energy's Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Spatial Business Systems, LLC, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
14. Authorize negotiation and execution of five contracts for engineering services for the CLMP375 2024 Localized Flood Analysis Rotation List with Lockwood Andrews, & Newnam, Inc.; HDR Engineering, Inc.; AECOM Technical Services, Inc.: Freese and Nichols, Inc.: and Edge Engineering, PLLC, for total contract amounts not to exceed S36,000,000. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. Additional funding is being pursued through a Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Fund grant.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of five contracts with Lockwood Andrews, & Newnam, Inc.; HDR Engineering, Inc.; AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; Freese and Nichols, Inc.; and Edge Engineering, PLLC, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
15. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Family Eldercare, Inc. d/b/a Family Eldercare to provide rapid rehousing services to individuals experiencing homelessness, to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $882,435. for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed S5,682,105. Funding: $882,435 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Homeless Strategy Office Department's Operating Budget. Additional funding is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Family Eldercare, Inc. doing business as Family Eldercare was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
16. Approve a resolution related to an application by Pathways at Santa Rita Courts West, LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for reconstruction of' a development to be known as Pathways at Santa Rita Courts West, located at or near 2210 East 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78702, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Resolution No. 20250213-016 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
17. Approve a resolution related to an application by Austin Highland DMA Housing, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a new construction development to be known as Highland Commons. located at or near 618 East Highland Mall Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Resolution No. 20250213-017 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
18. Approve a resolution related to an application by Eberhart Senior Housing Limited Partnership, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for rehabilitation of a development to be known as Eberhart Place, located at or near 808 Eberhart Lane, Austin, Texas 78745, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Resolution No. 20250213-018 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
19. Approve a resolution related to an application by FC Crossroads Housing, LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for reconstruction of a development to be known as Crossroads Redevelopment, located at or near 8801 McCann Drive, Austin, Texas 78757, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Resolution No. 20250213-019 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Alter'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
20. Approve a resolution related to an application by St. George Court Senior Housing, LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for the rehabilitation o f a development to be known as St. George's Court, located at or near 1443 Coronado Hills Drive, Austin, Texas 78752, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Resolution No. 20250213-020 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
21. Approve a resolution related to an application by HTG Cooper, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a new construction development to be known as The Cooper, located at or near 7612 Cooper Lane, Austin, Texas 78745, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Withdrawn.
22. Approve a resolution related to an application by Waverly North, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits to rehabilitate a development to be known as Waverly North, located at or near 3710 Cedar Street, Austin, Texas 78705, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Resolution No. 20250213-022 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
23. Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services agreement with Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech, P.C. for services related to collective bargaining with the Austin Firefighters Association, Local 975 of the International Association of Fire Fighters in an amount not to exceed $185,000. Funding: $185,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Human Resources Department's Operating Budget.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a legal services agreement with Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech, P.C. was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
24. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City's provision of public health services, for a seven-month term beginning on October 1,2024, in an amount not to exceed $4,095,973 to be paid to the City.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
25. Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Highway Safety Improvement Program, traffic signal project at the Harris Branch Parkway and Giles Lane intersection for a total estimated project cost of $878,189 with the City's share of the costs estimated to be $193,688 plus any cost overruns. Funding: Funding for the City's share of the cost in the amount of $193,688 is available in the Transportation and Public Works Department Capital Budget. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Resolution No. 20250213-025 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
26. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 12-3 (Metered and Pay Station Parking) and 12-5 (Stopping, Standing, and Parking) to modify the definitions of parking meter and parking space, remove placard requirements for unloading and loading in designated zones; provide for the use o f commercial hangtag for loading; restrict certain uses of transit stops; provide for and modify parking restrictions related to loading and unloading, bicycle lanes, electric vehicle charging spaces, commercial delivery zones, passenger pickup and drop-off zones, resident only zones, and parking at a public recreation area or right-of-way closure area; modify the civil fines, costs, and fees for parking violations; and containing other provisions related thereto, in support of mobility and public safety. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Ordinance No. 20250213-026 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
27. 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 and approve an ordinance waiving Subsections (B) and (C) of City Code Section 2-1-22 (Membership Term and Limitation) for the individuals specified in the ordinance.
Ordinance No. 20250213-027 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
The appointments and certain related waivers were approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
Waivers
Approve a waiver o the residency requirement in Section 2-1-21 of the City Code for the service:
Sonny Sin Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission
Jim Rumbo Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals
Rabia Shaik Commission for Women
Shaimaa Zayan Commission for Women
Riley Drake Construction Advisory Committee
David Deschaine Electric Board
David "Dave Tuttle Electric Utility Commission
Sheila Mehta Library Commission
Robert Butler Mechanical and Plumbing Board
Luai Abodeeb Parks and Recreation Board
Angel Carroll Public Safety Commission
28. Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to the 2025 Austin Women's March held at Huston-Tillotson University on January 18,2025. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jos6 Velasquez, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
The motion approving the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to the 2025 Austin Women's March was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
29. Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to Cupid's Undie Run to be held at the Kung Fu Saloon on February 22,2025. Council Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Jos? Velasquez.
The motion approving the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to Cupid's Undie Run was approved on conxent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
Additional fee waiver contributions:
Council Member Harper-Madison $100
Council Member Alter $136
30. Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to amend the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan to remove the property located at 1201 Tinnin Ford Road, Austin, Texas and waiving the requirement for recommendation by the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jos6 Velasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Jos6 "Chito" Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri.
Resolution No. 20250213-030 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
31. Approve a resolution relating to the establishment of the Downtown Austin Strategic Initiative to track, oversee, coordinate, implement, and identify any additional funding needed for all projects and programs within and impacting downtown Austin, focusing on mobility and infrastructure, music and arts, cultural and historical assets, economic and workforce development, public safely, homelessness, and parks and greenspace. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Jose Velasquez, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison. Resolution No. 20250213-031 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter'§ second on an 11-0 vote.
32. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Hindu Student Association's University of Texas Austin Diwali 2024 event held at the University of Texas at Austin's Main Mall on October 25,2024. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela.
Ordinance No. 20250213-032 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
33. Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to Downtown Austin Alliance's Holiday Stroll held on Congress Avenue on December 7, 2024. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter.
The motion approving the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to Downtown Austin Alliance's Holiday Stroll was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
AGENDA ADDENDUM
52. Approve a resolution recognizing the 150th anniversaries of Huston-Tillotson University and Ebenezer Baptist Church, and directing the City Manager to expedite visibility and accessibility efforts, including lighting improvements, street banners, and signage within the African American Cultural Heritage District. Council Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela, Council Member Jos 0 Velasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, and Council Member Marc Duchen.
Resolution No. 20250213-052 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
53. Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20240829-138 to permit Council to remove members appointed to the Bond Election Advisory Task Force who were appointed by any council members whose term ended in January of 2025, in accordance with City Code Subsections 2-1-21(A) and (J), to permit Council to fill any vacancies in accordance with Clause C of Resolution 20240829-138, and to provide that newly appointed Task Force members serve until removed by Council or until the Task Force has submitted its final recommendations to the Mayor and Council and the Task Force has disbanded. Council Sponsors: Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Marc Duchen, Council Member Josd "Chito" Vela, Council Member Krista Laine.
Resolution No. 20250213-053 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MEETING
Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting and called the Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to order at 10:46 a.m. See separate minutes.
38. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene.
AUSTIN HOUSING PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION MEETING
Mayor Watson adjourned the Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation and called the Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation to order at 10:52 a.m. See separate minutes.
39. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Director's meeting of the Austin Housing Public Facilities Corporation (AHPFC). Following the adjournment of the AHPFC Board meeting, the City Council will reconvene.
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 10:53 a.m.
ITEMS REFERRED FROM COUNCII. COMMITTEES
34. Approve an amendment to Article 2 (Purpose and Duties) of the Resource Management Commission's bylaws to add the following to its scope of review and on which it advises Council: recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority. Council Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
The motion to approve an amendment to Article 2 (Purpose and Duties) of the Resource Management Commission's bylaws was approved on consent on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
35. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-168 (Resource Management Commission) to add "recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority" as an item the Commission shall review and analyze and as a subject on which the Commission shall advise council. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Council Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
Ordinance No. 20250213-035 was approved on Mayor Watson's motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
36. Approve a resolution reappointing Amit Motwani to the Central Health Board of Managers. Council Sponsors: Public Health Committee.
This item was postponed on 1Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes' motion, Council Member Alter's second on an 11-0 vote.
EMINENT DOMAIN
37. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Corridor Program Project -East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard / Fann to Market Road (FM) 969 and the 2020 Bond Substandard Streets -Johnny Morris project for the public use of street right-of-way and construction, shared-use path route, and landscaping within the project areas to address congestion and enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, requiring the acquisition of approximately 1.017 acres (44,284 square feet) of street right-of-way and 0.2199 acres (9,578 square feet) of lateral support (slope) easement, being out of and a portion of James Burleson Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 4, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being out of that tract described as 33 acres (Tract 1) conveyed to Barelysola, LLC by warranty deed with vendor's lien, executed October 28, 2021, as recorded in Document No. 2021241992, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $36,805 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners' award. The owner of the needed property is Barelysola, LLC. The properly is located at 7000 FM 969, Austin, Texas 78724. The general route of the Corridor Program Project -East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard / FM 969 is along FM 969 between US 183 and Decker Lane. The general route ofthe 2020 13ond Substandard Streets -Johnny Morris project is along Johnny Morris Road between Loyola Lane and FM 969. Funding: S36,805 is available in the Capital Budget of'the Transportation and Public Works Department. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Resolution No. 20250213-037 was approved on consent on Council Member Alter's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on an 11-0 vote.
PUBI.IC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS
40. Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application by AMTEX Manor Fund LP, or an affiliated entity, for 4% Low Income 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 Manor Apartments, located within the City at or near 6705 Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78723. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Resolution No. 20250213-040 was approved on Council Member Harper Madison's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on an 11-0 vote.
41. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create exceptions for providing an erosion hazard zone analysis and increasing the distance for erosion hazard zones along the Colorado River below Longhorn Dam. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and postpone this item to March 6,2025, was approved on an 11-0 vote.
42. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) related to development regulations applicable to residential re-subdivisions and to multi-family residential site development of five to sixteen units.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and postpone this item to March 6, 2025, was approved on an 11-0 vote.
1Iayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting at 11:04 a.m.
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 12:01 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Teresa Rivera -TBD -Present.
Nava Berg TBD Not Present.
Javier Perez-Salazar -Deportation Crisis -Present.
Aman Odeh -Tbd -Present.
Cally Hibbs -To be determined -Present.
elena Rodriguez- TBD -Present.
Barbara Altman -TBD -Not Present.
Monica Guzman -TBD -Present.
Francisca Acuna -Resilience Hubs -Present.
Mirna Rodriguez -Clima -Present.
Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting at 12:30 p.m. without objection.
LIVE MUSIC
Music -promqueen
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 2:00 p.m.
ZONING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENTS (PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION)
43. C14-2024-0069 -AM Station -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning properly locally known as 7000,7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Road (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning and community commercial-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (GR-CO-D1390) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning and community commercial conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (GR-CO-DB90) combining district zoning. Owner: Arabon Real Estate, LLC. Applicant: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 1.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20250213-043 for general commercial services-mixed use conditional overlay (CS-MIT-CO) combining district zoning and community commercial-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (GR-CO-8890) combining district zoning was approved on all three readings on Council Member Vela's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alter was off the dais.
44. C14-2024-0004 -Stout House Patio -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6406 North IH 35 Service Road Southbound, Suite 1700 (Tannehill Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-neighborhood plan CCS-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-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: LED-LINC-LLC. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 4.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20250213-044 for commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved on all three readings on Council Member Vela's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alter was off the dais.
45. NPA-2024-0005.01 -Saxon Acres 2 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 010927-05 the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element ofthe Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds) from Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation: To deny Multi family Residential land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Owner/Applicant: Saxon Acres, LLC. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to March 6,2025, at the requext of the Neighborhood on Council Member Vela's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alter was off the dais.
46. C14-2024-0099 -Saxon 2 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2- NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Conimission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2- NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Saxon Acres LLC. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Depailment, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to March 6,2025, at the request of the Neighborhood on Council Member Vela'§ motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alter was off the dais.
47. C14-86-069(RCT) - 7910 Burleson Road -Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination on property locally known as 7910, 7914, 7914 1/2 and 7920 Burleson Road (Onion Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To terminate the public restrictive covenant associated with Case No. C 14-86-069. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant termination associated with Case No. C 14-86-069. Owner/Applicant: Felter Investments LTD (Brenda Horton). Agent: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the restrictive covenant termination was approved on Council Member Vela's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alter was off the dais.
48. C14-2024-0164 -Club Corona -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 10503 North Lamar Boulevard (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan CCS-1-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Ponce Noe Rainses. Agent: Lenworth Consulting, LLC (Nash Gonzales, Jr.). City Staff: Sherri Sinvaitis, 512- 974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 4.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the ordinance on first reading only was approved on Council Member Vela's motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alter was off the dais.
49. C14-72-204(RCA6) -1500 Faro Drive-RCA -Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment on property locally known as 1500 Faro Drive (Country Club East and Country Club West Watersheds). Applicant Request: To amend the public restrictive covenant associated with Case No. C 14-72-204. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant amendment associated with Case No. C 14-72-204. Owner/Applicant: Fairfield Paradise Oaks LP (Cliff McDaniel). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 3.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the restrictive covenant amendment was approved on Council Member Vela'§ motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alter was off the dais.
50. NPA-2024-0015.01 -Gunter Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 02 1107-Z-11 the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the 1 and use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 1143 3/4, 1145, and 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Owner/Applicant: RCG Gunter, LLC and REAL Holdings. LLC. Agent: Husch Blackwell. LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 1.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the ordinance on first reading only was approved on Council Member Vela S motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alter was off the dais.
51. C14-2024-0109 -Gunter Street Rezoning -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1143 3/4, 1145, and 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence neighborhood plan ( SF-6-NP) combining district zoning and multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning and multifamily residence medium density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO NP) combining district zoning. Owner: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC. Applicant: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974- 1057. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. District(s) Affected: District 1.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the ordinance as amended below on fint leading only was approved on Council Member Vela'§ motion, Council Member Qadri's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Alter was off the dais.
The amendment was to revise Part 2 of the draft ordinance as follows:
1. Add new subsections (A) and (B) as follows and reorder the remaining subsection accordingly:
(A) Vehicular access from the Properly to Wayneroy Drive is prohibited except for emergency and resource recovery vehicle use. All vehicular access to the I roperty shall be from other adjacent public streets or through other adjacent property.
(B) An ornamental fence may not be constructed on any property line. A fence constructed on a property line may not be less than 8 feet in height complying with Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses).
Mayor Watson adjourned the meeting at 2:11 p.m. without objection.
The minutes were approved on this the 27th day of February 2025 on consent on Council Member Qadri'§ motion, Council Member Laine's second on an 11-0 vote.
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