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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/1/2024 10:00 AM  
Meeting location: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX and some members may be participating via videoconference
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24-3844 1.MinutesApprove the minutes of the Austin CIty Council work session of January 16, 2024, and regular meeting of January 18, 2024.
24-3837 2.ConsentApprove an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 3-1 relating to animal reporting requirements, impoundment procedures, public safety measures, and definitions in order to help create efficiencies within the Animal Services Office.
24-3843 3.ConsentApprove an ordinance ordering special municipal elections to be held for six different areas in the City of Austin on May 4, 2024, on the question of disannexing each of those six areas; providing for the conduct of the special elections; authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the elections; and declaring an emergency.
23-3288 4.ConsentAuthorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for tree growth regulator services with Edko LLC and T&S Growth Solutions LLC, each for up to three years for total contract amounts not to exceed $5,000,000, divided between the contractors. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities, therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
23-3641 5.ConsentAuthorize execution of a contract for hydrogen peroxide solution, feed system, and maintenance with US Peroxide LLC d/b/a USP Technologies, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,275,000. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
23-3649 6.ConsentAuthorize execution of two contracts for batteries, battery banks, and battery testing services with Direct Current Preventive Maintenance LLC d/b/a DCPM and Exponential Power Inc., each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $3,500,000, divided between the contractors. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
24-3749 7.ConsentAuthorize an amendment to the Local Mobility ADA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements Group 26 IDIQ construction contract with Alpha Paving Industries LLC, to increase the amount by $7,500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $37,500,000. [Note: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 14.41% MBE and 0.05% WBE].
24-3750 8.ConsentAuthorize an amendment to the construction contract for the Airport Boulevard - North Lamar Boulevard to 55th Street project with DeNucci Constructors LLC, to increase the amount by $900,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,983,876. [Note: This request is for additional expenditure authority only. MBE/WBE goals will be established if a change order is requested].
24-3818 9.ConsentRatify a contract for emergency management consulting and disaster response services with Tetra Tech, Inc., in the amount of $85,000, and authorize an amendment for continued services in the amount of $630,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,138,140. [Note: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
24-3755 10.ConsentAuthorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire an approximately 490.716 acre tract of conservation easement, generally located in the Onion Creek Watershed, that runs to the west along FM 150 and south of Onion Creek, from Frank W. Zimmerman, Jr., M.D. and Janice Zimmerman, Trustees, under the Lazy Z Ranch Revocable Trust, for a total amount not to exceed $6,141,000 including closing costs.
24-3770 11.ConsentApprove a resolution related to an application by Bailey at Berkman LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a new construction development to be known as Bailey at Berkman located at or near 6405 Berkman Drive, Austin, Texas 78723, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the city of Austin and near the proposed development.
24-3772 12.ConsentApprove a resolution related to an application by Bailey at Stassney LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a new construction development to be known as Bailey at Stassney located at or near 400 and 404 West Stassney Lane, Austin, Texas 78745, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the city of Austin and near the proposed development.
24-3774 13.ConsentApprove a resolution related to an application by Eberhart Place Senior Housing Limited Partnership, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a rehabilitation 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 of Austin and near the proposed development.
24-3775 14.ConsentApprove a resolution related to an application by Eden Gardens on 12th LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a new construction and rehabilitation development to be known as Eden Gardens located at or near 3129 East 12th Street, Austin, Texas 78702, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the city of Austin and near the proposed development.
24-3777 15.ConsentApprove a resolution related to an application by FC Highland Housing, LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a new construction development to be known as Highland Studios located at or near 5900 and 5906 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City’s jurisdiction and near the proposed development.
24-3778 16.ConsentApprove a resolution related to an application by FC Mary Lee Housing LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a new construction and rehabilitation development units to be known as Mary Lee Square Phase I located at or near 1326, 1328, 1332, and 1342 Lamar Square Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City’s jurisdiction and near the proposed development.
24-3779 17.ConsentApprove a resolution related to an application by Ovetta Rosedale LLC, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a new construction development to be known as Ovetta Rosedale located at or near 4202-4210 Medical Parkway, Austin, Texas 78756, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City’s jurisdiction and near the proposed development.
24-3780 18.ConsentApprove a resolution related to an application by Pathways at Santa Rita Courts East, LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a new construction development to be known as Pathways at Santa Rita Courts East located at or near 2341 Corta Street, Austin, Texas 78702, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City’s jurisdiction and near the proposed development.
24-3781 19.ConsentApprove 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 a new construction 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’s jurisdiction and near the proposed development.
24-3782 20.ConsentApprove a resolution related to an application by FC Rutledge Phase III Housing, LP, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% housing tax credits for a new construction development to be known as Rutledge Apartments, located at or near 13641 Rutledge Spur, Austin, Texas 78717, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City and near the proposed development.
24-3783 21.ConsentApprove a resolution related to an application by Austin St. Martin DMA Housing, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a new construction development to be known as St. Martin’s Senior Housing located at or near 700 West 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, and related to the allocation of housing tax credits within the City’s jurisdiction and near the proposed development.
24-3869 22.ConsentAuthorize an increase to a professional services agreement for legal services with Dykema Gossett PLLC related to the 2023 binding interest arbitration proceeding between the City and the Austin Firefighters Association in the amount not to exceed $350,000.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,025,000.00.
24-3850 23.ConsentApprove an ordinance related to pay and benefits for officers of the Austin Police Department.
24-3799 24.ConsentAuthorize negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement Agreement with The Trail Conservancy for park improvements in the Edward Rendon, Sr. Park at Festival Beach in an amount not to exceed $889,000.
24-3744 25.ConsentApprove an interlocal agreement with Travis County on a planning and implementation partnership for the Northeast Planning District.
24-3797 26.ConsentApprove a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program, to amend the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan, to modify downtown parking regulations, and to create and apply an Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) overlay along the Project Connect Phase 1 Light Rail Transit Investment; and initiating any necessary amendments to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
24-3851 27.ConsentApprove an ordinance relating to joint public hearings between the City Council and the Planning Commission for changes to City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), establishing the notice requirements for joint public hearings, and waiving City Code Sections 25-1-501 (Initiation of Amendment) and 25-1-502 (Amendment and Review).
24-3824 28.ConsentApprove a resolution approving the appointment of a member of the police reserve force.
23-3598 29.ConsentAuthorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County and the Austin-Travis County Sobriety Center Local Government Corporation d/b/a the Sobering Center for the operation and management of a sobering center, for an initial six-month term beginning on April 1, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $1,251,394, with four 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $2,353,789, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $10,592,051.
24-3699 30.ConsentAuthorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with AIDS Services of Austin, Inc. d/b/a AIDS Services of Austin or Vivent Health to provide HIV-related medical/support services, to add one-time funding to the 12-month term beginning March 1, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $282,264, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $5,641,604.
24-3757 31.ConsentApprove an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20230818-008) to accept and appropriate $1,015,700 in grant funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the COVID-19 Public Health Workforce Expansion Grant.
24-3835 33.Set a Public HearingSet a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to create new density bonus zoning district that provides development-related incentives in exchange for community benefits, including affordable housing. (Suggested date: February 29, 2024, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
24-3768 34.AHFC MeetingThe 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.
24-3787 35.Public HearingConduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to modify minimum bicycle parking requirements to be consistent with the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan mode split goals, per the Urban Transportation Commission’s recommendation.
24-3791 36.Public HearingConduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding site-specific amendments to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address the re-subdivision and development of 1905 and 1908 Airole Way, located in the Barton Springs Zone.
24-3853 37.Executive SessionDiscuss legal issues related to Dirty Martin’s et al. v. Mayor Kirk Watson et al., Cause No. D-1-GN-23-008105 in the 455th Judicial District of Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
24-3854 38.Executive SessionDiscuss legal issues related to Acuna et al v. City of Austin et al., Cause No. D-1-GN-19-008617 in the 201st Judicial District of Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
24-3784 39.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsNPA-2023-0010.01 - 518 N. Pleasant Valley Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 011213-43 the Holly 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 518 North Pleasant Valley Road and 507 Calles Street (Boggy Creek and Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from Industry to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owners/Applicants: 507 Calles St. (Austin) Owner, LLC. Agent: Armbrust and Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
24-3785 40.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsC14-2023-0111 - 518 N. Pleasant Valley Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 518 North Pleasant Valley Road and 507 Calles Street (Boggy Creek and Lady Bird Lake Watersheds). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from limited industrial service-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 507 Calles St. (Austin) Owner, LLC. Agent: Armbrust and Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, (512) 974-1057.
24-3786 41.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsC14-2023-0048 - 7500 Burnet Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7500 Burnet Road (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building (CS-MU-V) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (CS-MU-V-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 7500 Burnet LP, (Anthony Clarke). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting, (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
24-3859 42.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsC14-77-138(RCT) - 10601 N Lamar Blvd. RCT - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination for the property locally known as 10601 and 10601 1/2 North Lamar Boulevard (Little Walnut Watershed). Applicant Request: To terminate the public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-77-138. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant termination. Owner/Applicant: CSW 10601 N Lamar, LP. Agent: Drenner Group, PC, Amanda Swor. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
24-3860 43.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsC14-00-2195(RCA) (Formerly known as C14-00-2195 (RCT) - Waterline - Conduct a public hearing and approve an amendment to a public restrictive covenant on a property locally known as 92 Red River Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To amend the public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-00-2195. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To amend the public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-00-2195. Owner/Applicant: Waller Creek Owner, LLC. Agent: Armbrust & Brown PLLC, Richard Suttle, Jr. City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057.
24-3866 44.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsNPA-2023-0020.03 - 300-440 Industrial Blvd. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20050818-Z001 the South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 300, 400, 436 and 440 Industrial Blvd and 4211 Willow Springs Road (Blunn Creek Watershed) from Industry to Mixed Use land use. Staff and Planning Commission recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: LEIFINDUS300, LLC; LEIFINDUS440, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
24-3864 45.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsC14-2023-0044 - 300-440 Industrial Blvd. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 300, 400, 436, and 440 Industrial Boulevard and 4211 Willow Springs Road (Blunn Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial service-neighborhood plan (LI-NP) combining district zoning to limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: LEIFINDUS300, LLC; LEIFINDUS440, LLC (Maxwell Leifer). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
24-3863 46.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsC14-2023-0046 - 600 Industrial Blvd. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 506 and 600 Industrial Boulevard and 4138 1/2 Terry O Lane (Blunn Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning to limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. Owner/Applicant: LEIDEV600 TIC, LLC; 728 Post Road, LLC; BMARS Holdings, LLC (Maxwell Leifer). Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
24-3867 47.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsNPA-2023-0020.01 - 4201 S Congress - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20050818-Z001 the South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 4201 South Congress Avenue (Williamson Creek and Blunn Creek Watershed) from Industry to Mixed Use land use. Staff and Planning Commission recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: 300 Industrial: 4201 S Congress Ave Owner, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Ferris Clements). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
24-3865 48.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsC14-2023-0043 - 4201 South Congress - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4201 South Congress Avenue (Williamson Creek and Blunn Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial service-neighborhood plan (LI-NP) combining district zoning and limited industrial service-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 4201 S. Congress Ave Owner, LLC (Gavin Greenblum). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Ferris Clements). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department, 512-974-7617.
24-3882 49.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsNPA-2023-0029.01 - 6121 N. Interstate Highway 35 - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20120426-100 the St. John/Coronado Hills 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 6121 and 6121 1/2 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Northbound (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from Mixed Use to High Density Mixed Use land use. First Reading approved December 14, 2023. Vote: 10-0, Council Member Ryan Alter absent. Second Reading approved January 18, 2024. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: ASAP Austin, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (David J. Anderson). City Staff: Tyler Tripp, Planning Department, (512) 974-3362.
24-3883 50.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsC14-2023-0063 - 6121 N. IH-35 - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6121 and 6121 1/2 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Northbound (Tannehill Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning and commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning to commercial highway services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved December 14, 2023. Vote: 10-0, Council Member Ryan Alter absent. Second Reading approved January 18, 2024. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: ASAP Austin, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (David Anderson). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, 512-974-1057.
24-3885 51.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsNPA-2023-0015.01 - FM 969 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 021107-Z-11 the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 6314 and 6400 FM 969 (Walnut Creek Watershed) from Mixed Residential to Mixed Use land use. First reading approved January 18, 2024. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: 6400 FM 969, LLC (Anthony Clark). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695.
24-3886 52.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsC14-2023-0087 - FM 969 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6314 and 6400 FM 969 Road (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning; commercial liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning; neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning; general office-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-NP) combining district zoning; general office-neighborhood plan (GO-NP) combining district zoning; multifamily residence-low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved January 18, 2024. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: 6400 FM 969, LLC (Anthony Clarke). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Depa