Action taken by the City Council during the meeting of: Thursday, April 18, 2024

All the information on this page is tentative and subject to change without notice.
Details of Council's votes are not captured below but will be incorporated in the minutes approved by the City Council at a subsequent Council Meeting and posted to the web.

Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council meeting of April 4, 2024, and special called joint meeting of April 11, 2024.
Approved on Consent
Austin Energy
2. Approve issuance of a 5-year performance-based incentive to Starwood Capital Group LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 10814 Jollyville Road #4, Austin, Texas 78759, in an amount not to exceed $70,125.91.
Approved on Consent
Austin Resource Recovery
3. Approve an ordinance accepting Federal Emergency Management 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 $28,334 for Winter Storm Mara expenses.
Approved on Consent
Austin Water
4. Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for low-interest loans in a total amount not to exceed $25,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas to develop and implement Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure project.
Approved on Consent
5. Authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with United Properties Development LLC, for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $5,077,250 for costs associated with the design and construction of oversized wastewater interceptors and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5132 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed-use development located at E. Howard Lane and SH 130.
Approved on Consent
6. Authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with MFMG - Burnet Austin Project Owner LP, for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $1,012,000 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5391R that will provide wastewater service to a proposed multi-family development located at 11911 Burnet Road.
Approved on Consent
Aviation
7. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amended and restated fixed base operator lease and development agreement with Austin FBO LLC, for approximately 40 acres of land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to modify and add to the leased premises, provide for the relocation of the water quality and water detention pond system, and add 10 years to the term.
Approved on Consent
Economic Development Department
8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Raasin in the Sun to administer the Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Arts/Homelessness initiative for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,094,390.
Approved on Consent
Financial Services- Contracts
9. Ratify additional funding to the contract contract for upgrade and implementation of Austin Energy’s generation management system with Open Systems International, Inc., in the amount of $36,000. [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].
Approved on Consent
10. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for Doble testing equipment and related services with Doble Engineering Company, for up to five years, for a total contract amount not to exceed $586,500. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
11. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for an electronic visitor management system with Force 5, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $700,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
12. Authorize execution of two contracts for air switches with Royal Switchgear Manufacturing Co. and Morpac Industries Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,500,000. [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 required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
13. Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for circuit breakers with Siemens Energy Inc. and KBS Electrical Distributors Inc., each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $37,000,000, 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 goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting opportunities were established].
Approved on Consent
14. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued supply of indoor arc-resistant switchgear with Powell Electrical Systems Inc., to increase the amount by $5,000,000 and to extend the term by one year for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $27,000,000. [Note: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
15. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued broadcast messaging text notifications with KUBRA Arizona, Inc., to increase the amount by $600,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,980,767. [Note: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities and is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
16. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for water treatment services at industrial facilities with ChemTreat, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $19,500,000. [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].
Approved on Consent
17. Authorize execution of a contract for crane and boom lift rentals with GAC Equipment, LLC d/b/a Austin Crane Service, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,100,000. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
18. Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for laboratory equipment with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc. and Agilent Technologies Inc., each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $1,170,000, divided between the contractors. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
19. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for preventative maintenance and repair services with Agilent Technologies Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $770,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
20. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for preventative maintenance and repair services with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $925,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
21. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for refuse, recycling, and organics containers with Toter LLC d/b/a Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC, for up to 50 months for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,500,000. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
22. Authorize negotiation and execution of four contracts for emergency medical supplies with Bound Tree Medical Inc., Henry Schein Inc. d/b/a Henry Schein, Life-Assist Inc., and Quadmed Inc., each for up to five years in amounts not to exceed $20,500,000, divided among the contractors. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
23. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for a fully insured medical program and pharmacy benefit management for eligible retirees and their dependents with Health Care Service Corporation/Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, or one of the other qualified offerors, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $57,000,000. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities].
Approved on Consent
24. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for International Business Machines’ products and services with CDW LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC d/b/a CDW Government LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $17,500,000. [Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
25. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for community technology access lab management services with Austin Free-Net, for up to nine years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,700,000. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities].
Approved on Consent
26. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for engineering and design software maintenance and support with Bentley Systems Inc., for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
27. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for a self-funded medical program and pharmacy benefit management for eligible active and temporary employees, retirees, and dependents with Health Care Service Corporation / Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $65,324,570. [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].
Approved on Consent
28. Approve a resolution finding the use of the Construction Manager-at-Risk method of contracting, as authorized by F, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the Arrivals and Departures Hall project to allow for the future construction of Concourse B as part of the Airport Expansion and Development Program. [Note: MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to issuance of this solicitation].
Approved on Consent
29. Approve a resolution finding the use of the Competitive Sealed Proposals solicitation method, as authorized by Subchapter D, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the Decker Power Plant - Dam Upgrades project. [Note: MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to issuance of this solicitation].
Approved on Consent
30. Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Longhorn Dam Multimodal Improvements project with Jay-Reese Contractors Inc., in the amount of $20,746,577.95 plus a $2,074,657.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $22,821,235.75. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through achievements of good faith efforts with 6.13 % MBE and 1.64% WBE participation].
Approved on Consent
31. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for family stabilization grant program services with FII-National d/b/a Family Independence Initiative, in an amount not to exceed $1,336,000. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
Approved on Consent
32. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design-build contract for design and construction services for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Central Utility Plant Relocation project with JE Dunn Construction Company, in an amount not to exceed $162,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 18.90% DBE participation].
Approved on Consent
Homeland Security & Emergency Management
33. 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 $90,123 for Winter Storm Uri expenses.
Approved on Consent
Homeless Strategy Office
34. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Family Endeavors, Inc. d/b/a Endeavors to operate a temporary emergency homeless shelter located at a City-owned facility to add one eight-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $10,140,000.
Approved
35. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Texas to help refugee families achieve economic self-sufficiency and housing stability to add one 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $600,000.
Approved on Consent
Housing
36. Authorize a fee in-lieu of on-site affordable housing for a proposed mixed-use development subject to the Plaza Saltillo Transit Oriented Development Regulating Plan located at or near 1501 E. 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78702.
Approved on Consent
Public Health
37. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Helping the Aging, Needy, and Disabled, Inc. d/b/a Meals on Wheels Central Texas In-Home Care to provide personal attendant services to housebound clients in an amount not to exceed $385,000 for the nine-month period beginning May 1, 2024, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $385,000.
Approved on Consent
38. Authorize negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with four local school districts for the provision of startup costs for eight new pre-kindergarten classrooms for three-year-olds to expand access to affordable, high-quality early care and education, for an initial five-month term through September 30, 2024, with four 12-month extension options, each in an amount not to exceed $128,000 for each district, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $640,000 for each district.
Approved on Consent
39. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 3 to the interlocal agreement with Austin Independent School District to provide tutoring and academic support for youth, to add funding in an amount not to exceed $27,193 for the term beginning on October 1, 2023, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,108,905.
Approved on Consent
40. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 3 to the interlocal agreement with Austin Independent School District to provide funding for after school programming for youth to add $512,032 for the term beginning on October 1, 2023, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $6,952,493.
Approved on Consent
41. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Texas Health Action d/b/a Kind Clinic or Waterloo Counseling Center to provide HIV and sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment services, for a 12-month term through May 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $1,350,000, with no extension options.
Approved on Consent
Transportation and Public Works
42. Authorize the negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with the State of Texas for the permanent subsurface encroachment of approximately 0.022 acre (960 square feet) of public right-of-way, for an underground service corridor, together with chilled water lines and conduits, crossing the Colorado Street right-of-way between 15th and 16th Streets.
Approved on Consent
Watershed Protection Department
43. Approve a resolution adopting the 2023 Repetitive Loss Area Analysis prepared by the Watershed Protection Department and approve it being incorporated as an appendix to the City’s Hazard Mitigation Action Plan.
Approved on Consent
Item(s) from Council
44. 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; amendments to board and commission bylaws; and approve an ordinance waiving City Code Section 2-1-21(H) regarding service on more than one board.
Approved on Consent
45. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing facility reservation fees for the Housing Authority of the City of Austin Mayfest event to be held at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex on May 17, 2024.
Approved on Consent
46. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Women's Mind at Ease Conference to be held at the Delores Duffie Recreation Center Gym on May 31, 2024.
Approved on Consent
47. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to Chabad South Austin's Wild West Purim Celebration held at the Zilker Club House on March 24, 2024.
Approved on Consent
48. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate a Passive Building pilot program.
Approved on Consent
49. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to pilot opportunities to reduce aquatic fees and increase pool access during the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 swim season.
Approved on Consent
50. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prioritize funding to support the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model and to provide a written update to Council on the implementation of the Austin Police Department Review, Reported Sexual Assault Comprehensive Evaluation recommendations.
Approved on Consent
51. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore options for a comprehensive tree inventory, establish a tree planting and maintenance plan, and provide recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
Approved on Consent
Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s)
52. Set a public hearing related to an application by 8000 Decker Lane (TX) Owner LP, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for rehabilitation of a multifamily development to be financed through the private activity bond program and to be known as Eagle’s Landing Family, located at or near 8000 Decker Lane, Austin, Texas 78724, within the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. (Suggested date: Thursday, May 2, 2024, Austin City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701).
Approved on Consent
53. Set a public hearing related to an application by AMTEX Multi-Housing LLC, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development to be financed through the private activity bond program and to be known as Manor Apartments, located within the city at or near 6705 Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78723. (Suggested date: Thursday, May 2, 2024, Austin City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701).
Approved on Consent
54. Set a public hearing related to an application by Manifold Sunset Ridge LIHTC, LLC, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development to be financed through the private activity bond program to be known as Sunset Ridge located within the city at or near 8413 Southwest Parkway, Austin, Texas 78735. (Suggested date and location: Thursday, May 2, 2024, Austin City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701).
Approved on Consent
55. Set a public hearing related to an application by 1000 Collinwood West Drive (TX) Owner LP, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for acquisition and rehabilitation of a multifamily development to be financed through the private activity bond program known as Village at Collinwood located within the city at or near 1000 Collinwood West Drive, Austin, Texas 78753. (Suggested date and location: Thursday, May 2, 2024, Austin City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701).
Approved on Consent
Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s)
56. Approve a resolution appointing Eliza May to the Central Health Board of Managers to fill a vacancy.
Approved
57. Approve a resolution re-appointing Anwar Sophy to the Sobering Center Local Government Corporation Board of Directors.
Approved
Eminent Domain
58. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Upper Harris Branch Wastewater Interceptor - Phase 2 project for the public use of installing wastewater infrastructure, requiring the acquisition of one wastewater easement being approximately 0.7589 acre of land (33,058 square feet), and one temporary working space easement being approximately 0.109 acre of land (4,748 square feet, consisting of two parts of approximately 3,067 and 1,681 square feet) being out of and a part of Lot 1, Block E, Dessau Park II, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Document No. 200100244, of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas and being out of and a part of the Samuel Cushing Survey Number 70, Abstract 164, Travis County, Texas; conveyed to Kunik QOZB, LLC in that certain Special Warranty Deed executed December 9, 2021, filed and recorded in Document No. 2021270556, Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $44,426 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. The owner of the needed property is Kunik QOZB, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The property is located at 1900 East Howard Lane, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. The general route of the project is in the Upper Harris Branch from Dessau Road to Harris Branch Parkway.
Approved
10:30 AM - Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Meeting
59. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHPFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene.
Conducted
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
60. Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application by Escuela Nueva LLC, or an affiliated entity, for housing tax credits for a multi-family development to be financed through the private activity bond program to be known as Escuela Nueva located within the city of Austin at or near 2013 Montopolis Drive, Austin, Texas 78741.
Approved
61. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting additional floor-to-area ratio entitlements to the project at 506, 508, and 508 1/2 West Avenue in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program under City Code Section 25-2-586(B)(6).
Approved
62. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the local amendments to the International Building Code in City Code Section 25-12-3 (Land Development) relating to the provision of natural light for sleeping rooms in new commercial buildings with residential occupancy.
Approved
63. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a Land Development Standards Interlocal Agreement with Pflugerville Independent School District.
Approved
64. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a Land Development Standards Interlocal Agreement with Del Valle Independent School District.
Approved
Executive Session
65. Discuss information related to cybersecurity matters, including assessments and deployments of personnel and devices, audits, network security information and information technology resources, and critical infrastructure (Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits Sections 551.076 and 551.089 of the Texas Government Code).
Withdrawn
2:00 PM - Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action)
66. C14-2023-0113 - Parmer Crossing - Unit #05B - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2500 West Parmer Lane, Unit # 05B (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: Brixmor Holdings 12 SPE, LLC. Applicant: DB Liquor Parmer LLC (Vipul Patel). Agent: Dorsett Johnson LLP (S. Joseph Modric, Esq.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Approved on all three readings
67. C14-2023-0129 - Pinnacle Plaza - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1617 and 1617 1/2 North Interstate 35 Service Road Northbound and 1002 East 16th Street (Waller Creek Watershed) Applicant Request: To rezone from commercial highway services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CH-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial highway services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, as amended. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial highway services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, as amended. Owner/Applicant: Pinnacle UT, LP (Barry Lall). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057.
Approved on all three readings
68. C14-2024-0001 - 10911 Stonelake Boulevard - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 10911 Stonelake Boulevard (Walnut Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial service (LI) district zoning to multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. Owner: 10911 Stonelake GP, LLC (Donald J. Reese). Applicant: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Approved on all three readings
69. C14-2023-0126 - Spicewood Springs Residential - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4920 Spicewood Springs Road (Bull Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning to multifamily residence medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: Whats Up Texas LP. Applicant: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Approved on all three readings
70. C14-2024-0003 - 13614 Metric - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 13614 Metric Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general office (GO) district zoning to general office-mixed use (GO-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-mixed use (GO-MU) combining district zoning. Owner: Woodforest National Bank (Tom Aderhold). Applicant: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Approved on all three readings
71. C14-2023-0138 - 1106 Enfield Rd - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1106 Enfield Road (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Carlson Caryn Leigh. Agent: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620.
Approved on all three readings
72. C14-2023-0114 - 1725 Toomey - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1725 Toomey Road (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning to multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Greg Smith. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620.
Approved on all three readings
73. C14H-2023-0145 - Yarrington-Moore House - District 9 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 309 Park Lane. (East Bouldin Creek/Blunn Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-neighborhood conservation-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff, Historic Landmark Commission, and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-neighborhood conservation-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-H-NP) combining district zoning. Owners: Elizabeth and Nathaniel Chapin. Applicant: O'Connell Architecture, LLC (Lori Martin). City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727.
Approved on all three readings
74. C14-85-288.166(RCA2) - Sunset Ridge - Conduct a public hearing and approve an amendment to a public restrictive covenant on a property locally known as 8401 and 8401 1/2 Southwest Parkway (Williamson Creek Watershed and Barton Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To amend the public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-85-288.166. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To amend the public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-85-288.166. Owner/Applicant: Los Indios Ventures, Inc. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057.
Postponed to May 2, 2024 by the Neighborhood
75. Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20240201-003 ordering the May 4, 2024, special municipal elections, to repeal and replace Exhibit B regarding early voting; add Exhibit C, containing the English and Spanish versions of the ordinance calling the elections; add Exhibits D and E, containing election day and early voting polling places; add Exhibit F containing the executed contracts for election services and executed joint election agreements; add Exhibits G, H, and I listing election day judges, central counting station staff, and early voting ballot board members; and declaring an emergency.
Approved on Consent
76. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop recommendations for the coordinated and holistic planning, development, preservation, and activation of public and private assets in and around the 78702 zip code. Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José Velásquez.
Approved on Consent
77. Approve a resolution relating to student-oriented housing and affordability, livability, and mobility improvements for the West Campus area; and initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 to modify the University Neighborhood Overlay. Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
Approved on Consent
78. Set a public hearing to amend City Code Title 25 relating to the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan to change the expiration date for approved preliminary plans for property subject to the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan. (Suggested Date: May 2, 2024, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas).
Approved on Consent
79. Discuss legal issues related to Save Our Springs Alliance, Inc. and Bill Bunch v. Kirk Watson et al., Cause No. D-1-GN-24-002168 in the 200th District Court, Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
Withdrawn
80. C14-2023-0133 - 5555 North Lamar Rezoning - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 5555 North Lamar Boulevard (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant’s Request: To rezone from general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning and commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved April 4, 2024. Vote: 10-0, Council Member Alison Alter off dais. Owner/Applicant: B9 Sequoia Lamar Owner LP. Agent: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart and Williams (Michele R. Lynch). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620. District(s): District 4.
Approved on second and third reading
AHPFC001. Conduct a public hearing related to the issuance by the Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation of up to $35,000,000 of multi-family housing revenue bonds to Escuela Nueva LLC, or an affiliated entity, to finance the construction of a multi-family housing development to be known as Escuela Nueva and to be located within the city of Austin at or near 2013 Montopolis Drive, Austin, Texas 78741. District(s): District 3.
Conducted

Adjourn



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