Shaping Austin: Code, Mobility, Public Safety
Ride-sharing & Transit Future:
Debating new rules for Transportation Network Services (like Uber/Lyft) and planning for future transportation and mobility bond initiatives.Land Use & Affordability:
Receiving updates on the CodeNEXT project to overhaul development rules, including discussions on household affordability and new protections for historic civic buildings.Community Safety & Health:
Authorizing significant investments in police body cameras and automatic license plate readers, while moving forward with plans to establish a new Sobriety Center.Utility Rates & Green Energy:
Holding a public hearing on CenterPoint Energy's proposed rate increase and advancing programs for residential solar and energy storage solutions.
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AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 The Austin City Council will convene at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX
Mayor Steve Adler Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, District 9 Council Member Ora Houston, District 1 Council Member Delia Garza, District 2 Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 Council Member Gregorio Casar, District 4 Council Member Ann Kitchen, District 5 Council Member Don Zimmerman, District 6 Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Council Member Ellen Troxclair, District 8 Council Member Sheri Gallo, District 10
For meeting information, contact the City Clerk, (512) 974-2210
The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.
9:00 AM – City Council Convenes
A. Pre-Selected Agenda Items
B. Briefings
B.1 CodeNEXT update: household affordability.
B.2 Demographic snapshot of Austin's African American Community.
B.3 Briefing on the media production zone.
B.4 Sobriety Center Briefing
C. Council Items of Interest
D. Council Discussion
D.1 Discussion regarding the budget development process.
E. Executive Session
E.1 Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
E.2 Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for the City Manager, the City Clerk, the City Auditor, and the Clerk of the Municipal Court (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
E.3 Discuss legal issues related to the proposed Amendment to the 2013-2017 Meet and Confer Agreement with Austin-Travis County EMS Employees Association (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
E.4 Discuss legal issues related to a general obligation bond election (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). Consent
Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special called meetings of June, 13 and 14, 2016, work session of June 15, 2016 and regular meeting of June 16, 2016.
Animal Services Office
2. Approve an ordinance repealing and replacing city code sections 3-1-25 and 3- 1-26 relating to the reclamation of an impounded animal and the disposition of an unclaimed impounded animal and making conforming changes to a city code section 3-2-32.
Austin Water
3. Approve issuance of a rebate to FLEXTRONICS for the installation of water conservation measurables, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
4. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment for the interlocal agreement with the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control Improvement District for the relocation of a 15-inch diameter wastewater line for an increase of $1,847,322.50, for a total agreement not to exceed $3,812,322.50.
5. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas for consulting services regarding the beneficial use of lime residuals generated at the City’s water treatment plants for a total of $70,200, plus a contingency of $3,510 for a total not to exceed $73,710. (District 2)
Capital Contracting Office
6. Authorize the use of the Construction-Manager-at-Risk contracting methodology for solicitation of construction services for the Alliance Children’s Garden. ( Notes: MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to issuance of this solicitation. )
7. Authorize execution of a construction contract with ALPHA PAVING INDUSTRIES, LLC., for the Annual Asphalt Repair 2016 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity service contract in the initial amount of $1,000,000 for a term of 12 months, with two 12-month extension options of $1000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,000,000 over an estimated three years or until financial authorization is depleted. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 98.87% MBE and 1.10% WBE participation. )
8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a change order to the construction contract with M.A. SMITH CONTRACTING CO., INC., for the Nelray Boulevard and Evans Avenue Utility Rehabilitation project, in the amount of
$212,918, using existing funds and authorizing an additional $140,379.91 plus an additional contingency of $167,620.09 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,597,291.69. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 11.45% MBE and 2.43% WBE participation to date. )
9. Authorize negotiation and execution of a Job Order Assignment with KBR, LLC., one of the City’s Facilities Improvement Job Order Contractors, for the renovation and improvements to the Southeast Austin Community Branch Library project for a total amount not-to-exceed $700,000. ( Notes: This 2013 Job Order Contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 5.88% MBE and 1.81% WBE participation. )
10. Authorize execution of a construction contract with BLASTCO TEXAS, INC., for the Lost Creek #1 and #2 Reservoir Improvements project in the amount of $1,747,612 plus a $174,761.20 contingency for a total contact amount not to exceed $1,922,373.20. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 2.15% MBE and 16.20% WBE participation. )
11. Authorize execution of a construction contract with M.A. SMITH CONTRACTING CO, INC., for the Retired Facilities Decommissioning Phase B project in the amount of $1,246,400 plus a $124,600 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,371,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 15.73% MBE and 1.32% WBE participation. )
12. Authorize negotiation and execution of a Job Order Assignment with WARDEN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, one of the City’s Facilities Improvement Job Order Contractors, for the construction of Morris-Williams Maintenance Barn project for a total amount not-to-exceed $700,000. ( Notes: This 2013 Job Order Contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.20% MBE and 3.10% WBE participation. )
13. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with CDM SMITH, INC., for design and bid phase services for the North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements
project in the amount of $2,887,236, using existing funds and authorizing an additional $700,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,700,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 5.5% MBE and 20.13% WBE participation to date. )
14. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS and NEWNAM, INC., for engineering construction phase services for the Spicewood Springs Pump Station Improvements project in the amount of $202,176, using existing funds and authorizing an additional $89,165, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,704,724. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 18.85% MBE and 4.34% WBE participation to date. )
15. Authorize execution of a construction contract with DIJ CONSTRUCTION, LLC, for the Long Line Striping Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract for installation of new striping after street resurfacing and for maintenance of existing lane striping, for an initial amount of $1,065,000 for a term of 12 months, with one 12 month extension option of $1,465,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,530,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievments of good faith efforts. )
16. Authorize ratification of an amendment to the professional services agreement with NADAAA, INC., for additional design services for the Seaholm Substation Wall Project in an amount not to exceed $18,700, using existing funds and authorizing an additional $18,482.81, for a total contract amount not to exceed $495,324.29. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2- 9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 17.83% MBE and 29.76% WBE participation to date. )
17. Authorize execution of change order #2 to the construction contract with INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for the Rehabilitation of Wastewater Lines Through Trenchless Process – EPA SAAP Grant project in the amount $508,888.43, using existing funds and authorizing an additional $427,146.81, plus an additional contingency of $50,888.85, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,167,239.28. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goal with 10.82% DBE
participation to date. )
18. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with LAKE|FLATO ARCHITECTS INC./SHEPLEY BULFINCH RICHARDSON AND ABBOTT INCORPORATED, A JOINT VENTURE for architectural services for the New Central Library in the amount of $1,327,289, using existing funds and authorizing an additional $1,300,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,154,700. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2- 9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 12.33% MBE and 9.04% WBE participation to date. )
19. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to the professional services agreement with OPTICOS DESIGN, INC., for additional architectural, urban design, planning, and engineering services for CodeNEXT, the Comprehensive Land Development Code revision and the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan project in the amount of $1,065,215.40, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,712,462.60. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2- 9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 10.45% MBE and 8.04% WBE participation to date. )
City Clerk
20. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-2 relating to campaign finance reporting and disclosure requirements associated with direct campaign expenditures; and creating an offense.
Development Services
21. Approve second and third reading of an ordinance approving a site plan for the project at 9512 FM 2222 (SP-2012-00189C); superseding conflicting requirements of the City Code; waiving site plan related fees and waiving City Code Section 25-1-502.
Economic Development Department
22. Approve an ordinance creating a Media Production Development Zone pursuant to chapter 485A of the Texas Government Code.
23. Approve an ordinance nominating the location known as 7620 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78752 owned by Certain Affinity, as a Media Production Development location pursuant to chapter 485A of the Texas Government Code; and authorize the City Manager to execute and submit an application for exemption to the Texas Film Commission.
Emergency Medical Services
24. Approve negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Texas A & M University, through the Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service, to provide paramedic classes to sworn personnel in the Emergency Medical Services Department for a 12-month term in order to provide growth opportunities and fill critical positions in the Emergency Medical Services Department in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
25. Approve a resolution ratifying an amendment to the Meet & Confer Agreement with the Austin-Travis County EMS Employees Association that was ratified by the Austin City Council on September 26, 2013 and became effective on October 1, 2013.
Financial Services
26. Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2016, in an amount not to exceed $4,325,000.
Health and Human Services
27. Approve negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 with Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center dba Austin Travis County Integral Care to combine two existing contracts that provide services for permanent supportive housing clients.
28. Approve negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with CARITAS OF AUSTIN to increase funding for flood disaster financial assistance activities, with one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $65,000.
29. Approve negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 13 with AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN, INC. to increase funding for HIV services under the Ryan White Part A HIV Emergency Relief Program in an amount not to exceed $85,338.
Human Resources
30. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Community College, Center for Public Policy and Political Studies, for a student internship program.
31. Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $286,188 in grant funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service; and amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Human Resources Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to appropriate these funds to implement the AmeriCorps VISTA Program.
Law
32. Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services contract with the law firm of Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle and Townsend, P.C. to advise and represent the City during its participation in the ratemaking proceeding filed by Texas Gas Service, in an amount not to exceed $175,000. Related to Item #60.
Management Services
33. Approve execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the creation of a Local Government Corporation to manage and operate a planned sobriety center.
Neighborhood Housing and Community Development
34. Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance by Public Finance Authority, a political subdivision of the State of Wisconsin, of multi-family housing revenue bonds in an amount up to $45,000,000, which will be used to acquire and rehabilitate the Oak Hollow Apartments, located at 7201 Wood Hollow Drive (District 10).
Office of Real Estate Services
35. Approve an ordinance vacating an approximately 0.2193 acre portion of unconstructed right-of-way dedicated by plat in Volume 90, Pages 4-7, Plat Records of Travis County, and a 1.902 acre portion of unconstructed right- of-way dedicated by instrument recorded in Volume 3513, page 459, Deed Records of Travis County, collectively known as Camino Largo Road.
Parks and Recreation
36. Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20150908-003, the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Fees, Fines, and Other Charges to be set or charged by the City, to reduce swimming pool fees for residents of Austin who are Honorably Discharged Veterans or Veterans with a Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Rating of 10% or greater.
37. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Austin Metro Baseball League for parkland use at Downs-Mabson Fields located at 2816 East 12th Street (District 1).
38. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement between the City and Huston-Tillotson University for parkland use at Downs-Mabson Fields located at 2816 East 12th Street (District 1).
39. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Parks and
Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-002) to increase appropriations by $480,650 from both parkland dedication and mitigation funds to establish Velasquez Park.
Planning and Zoning
40. Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20090827-078, to correct a reference to the zoning for the property located at 4701, 4701-1/2, and 4703 Burnet Road.
Police
41. Approve a resolution authorizing the application for $430,685 in grant funding from the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled The APD Auto Burglary and Theft Interdiction Project.
Public Works
42. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Williamson County, Texas for the design and construction of Williamson County's Lakeline Boulevard right turn lanes project and approve an ordinance waiving fees and mitigation costs for the development and construction of the Lakeline Boulevard right turn lanes project in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00. (District 6).
Purchasing Office
43. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with PRINTMAILPRO.COM DBA PRINTMPRO, LTD to provide collection notice, printing and processing services in an amount not to exceed $309,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $103,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $618,000. ( Notes: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities and an insufficient number of certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
44. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with EMANCIPET INC. to provide heartworm treatment and services for shelter dogs in an amount not to exceed $300,000. ( Notes: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
45. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with GG’S CONSTRUCTION, LLC (MDB) to provide pressure washing services in an amount not to exceed $705,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $235,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,410,000. ( Notes: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
46. Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts through the HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL cooperative purchasing program for vehicles with NATIONAL BUS SALES & LEASING INC. in an amount not to exceed $834,150 and with SANTEX TRUCK CENTER LTD in an amount not to exceed $94,028, for total, combined amount not to exceed $928,178. ( Notes: The contracts were 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 these contracts, there were no certified M/WBEs, therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
47. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract through the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE program for the purchase of vehicles with SILSBEE FORD, INC. in an amount not to exceed $172,280. ( Notes: 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 and no certified M/WBEs, therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
48. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract through the TEXAS MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE cooperative purchasing program with AMERICAN MATERIAL HANDLING INC. for an industrial crane in an amount not to exceed $102,774. ( Notes: 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 good required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities and an insufficient number of certified M/WBEs, therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
49. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract through the TARRANT COUNTY cooperative purchasing program for the purchase of trucks with GRAPEVINE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP, LLC in an amount not to
exceed $83,906. ( Notes: 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 no subcontracting opportunities and no certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
50. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with PECAN STREET INC., to provide residential solar and energy storage implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $900,000. ( Notes: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
51. Authorize an amendment to the contract with UNGERBOECK SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. for event booking software and system services for an increase of $95,877 for the first extension option, and to increase the remaining four extension options in an amount not to exceed $28,177 per extension option, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,408,585. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2- 9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. )
52. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with LONE STAR PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT, LLC. to provide Troy products, parts and accessories in an amount not to exceed $818,025, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $272,675 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,636,050. ( Notes: This solicitation 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 solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
53. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with ZOLL DATA SYSTEMS to provide software licenses, maintenance, and support of the RescueNet Electronic Patient Care Report and Billing Solutions for the Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services in an amount not to exceed $89,168, with four 12 month extension options in an amount not to exceed $89,168 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $445,840. ( Notes: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
54. Authorize an amendment to the contract with XEROX CORPORATION
for the lease, installation and maintenance of multifunction devices and managed services, for an increase of $1,731,406, and to increase funding to the 60-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $3,083,352, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $28,693,940. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2- 9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. )
55. Authorize award and execution of nine 12-month contracts to provide electrical supplies with KBS ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS in an amount not to exceed $121,648, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $121,648 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $608,240 each and combined; with TECHLINE INC., consistent with the City’s authority under state statute to consider a bidder’s local presence with awarding contracts, in an amount not to exceed $92,722, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $92,722 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $463,610 each and combined; with STUART C. IRBY in an amount not to exceed $47,640, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $47,640 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $238,200 each and combined; with POWER SUPPLY INC. in an amount not to exceed $31,770, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $31,770 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $158,850 each and combined; with GRAYBAR ELECTRIC in an amount not to exceed $27,496, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $27,496 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $137,480 each and combined; with PRIESTER-MELL & NICHOLSON in an amount not to exceed $22,590, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $22,590 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $112,950 each and combined; with J.L. MATTHEWS in an amount not to exceed $8,671, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $8,671 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $43,355 each and combined; with ACE 1 POWER in an amount not to exceed $5,481, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $5,481 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,405 each and combined; and with TAPE SOLUTIONS (WBE) in an amount not to exceed $562, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $562 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,810 each and combined; the annual amount for all electrical supplies required under these contracts will be for a total amount not to exceed $358,580 each and combined. ( Notes: This solicitation 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 and services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
56. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract through the GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION cooperative purchasing program with GENERAL SALES ADMINISTRATION, INC. DBA MAJOR POLICE SUPPLY to provide the Vigilant Solutions Automatic License Plate Recognition System in an amount not to exceed $350,000, with five 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $110,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $900,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program through the achievement of good faith efforts. )
57. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 60-month contract with TASER INTERNATIONAL, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposals EAD0124, to provide body worn cameras in an amount not to exceed $9,428,236, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,225,179 for the first extension option, and $1,547,811 for the second extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,201,226. Related to Item #58. ( Notes: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities and an insufficient number of certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
58. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 60-month contract through the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative program with AT&T, for the purchase of smartphones and wireless phone services to enhance the functionality of body worn cameras in an amount not to exceed $5,029,200. Related to Item #57. ( Notes: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities and an insufficient number of certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
59. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with HAGERTY CONSULTING, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposals TVN0059, for disaster recovery and financial management support consulting in an amount not to exceed $120,000. ( Notes: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. )
Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs
60. Approve an ordinance suspending a rate increase proposed by the Texas Gas Service. Related to Item # 32.
Transportation
61. Approve issuance of a street event permit under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the 11th Annual Bat Fest, a fee-paid event in the 100 to the 300 block of the Ann Richards Bridge / Congress Avenue Bridge between Cesar Chavez Street and Barton Springs Road to be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
62. Approve issuance of a street closure permit under City Code Chapter 14-8 for 2nd Street District’s White Linen Night, a fee-paid event in the 200 block of West 3rd Street, which will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (District 9).
63. Approve an ordinance on third reading to grant a taxicab franchise to ATX Coop Taxi.
64. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for local participation in the Slaughter Lane / Manchaca Road Safety and Mobility Improvement Project.
65. Approve a resolution supporting the City's application for the Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
66. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2, Article 4 relating to TRANSPORTATION NETWORK SERVICES.
67. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64(D) to modify existing speed zones on segments of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
68. Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to document the State’s in-kind participation in Safety Improvement Projects at four intersections: Lamar Boulevard/Parmer Lane, Lamar Boulevard/Rundberg Lane, 183 Service Road/Cameron Road, and IH 35 Service Road/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. These projects are located in Districts 1, 4, and 7.
Watershed Protection Department
69. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month interlocal agreement with THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY for water pollutant analysis services in an amount not to exceed $810,000, with three 12-month
extension options in an amount not to exceed $270,000 per extension option, for a total amount not to exceed $1,620,000.
Item(s) from Council
70. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
71. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees, waiving certain requirements, and authorizing payment of certain costs for the City co- sponsored Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks event which will be held on July 4, 2016 at Auditorium Shores. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler CO 4: Council Member Sheri Gallo )
72. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the Annual Garden Party sponsored by the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum which took place on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
73. Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and benefits for the City Clerk. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar )
74. Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and benefits for the City Manager. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar )
75. Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and benefits for the City Auditor. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar )
76. Approve an ordinance relating to the compensation and benefits for the Municipal Court Clerk. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member
Gregorio Casar )
77. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and requirements for the Sobriety Fest ATX 2016 event sponsored by A New Entry which is to be held Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
78. Approve a resolution designating July 11 through July 15, 2016 as National Disability Voter Registration Week in Austin, Texas. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria )
79. Approve a resolution relating to the procurement of a mobile, wheelchair- accessible public toilet facility, and directing the City Manager to identify funding and expedited procurement process for a permanent public toilet facility downtown. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 4: Mayor Steve Adler )
80. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a Bond Election Advisory Task Force and present briefings on related issues in anticipation of a 2018 Bond process. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar )
81. Authorize payment or reimbursement of certain costs under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood July 4th Independence Day Parade and Celebration sponsored by the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Association which will be held on Monday, July 4, 2016 on the streets surrounding Pillow School. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 4: Council Member Ora Houston )
82. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to require that all applications for demolition permits of buildings fifty years or older dedicated to civic uses have a hearing before the Historic Landmark Commission, and initiating a stakeholder and code amendment process to codify the requirement. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool )
83. Approve a resolution relating to a 2016 transportation bond program and other future bond programs. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool )
Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s)
84. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-2 relating to the drainage utility. (Suggested date and time: August 4, 2016, 4:00p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Non-Consent
Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s)
Health and Human Services Committee
85. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Animal Services Office Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-002) to transfer in and appropriate $385,000 in grant funds from the Animal Services Office Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20150908-001) for the Animal Center Kennel Addition and Campus Infrastructure Improvements Project. Related to Item #86. ( Notes: Animal Services Office )
86. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendment #2 to the Design Build Agreement with SPAWGLASS CONTRACTORS, INC., for the Animal Center Kennel Additions and Campus Infrastructure Improvements project, for construction phase services in an amount of $5,900,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,758,000. Related to Item #85. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2- 9A (Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 26.09% MBE and 2.94% WBE participation to date. Health and Human Services Department )
87. Approve the appointment of Dr. Charles Bell to the Central Health Board. ( Notes: Committee )
Mobility Committee
88. Approve a resolution relating to financing options for the development of mobility projects and potential future bonds. ( Notes: Committee )
Open Space, Environment and Sustainability Committee
89. Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to secure the City of Austin’s membership in the Biophilic Cities Network. ( Notes: Sustainability Office )
Action on Item(s) with Closed Public Hearings - per City Code Section 2-5- 27, additional speakers will not be registered
90. Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code (Title 25) and related provisions relating to site development standards for public primary and secondary educational facilities. (THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON JUNE 16, 2016)
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action)
91. C14-86-120(RCT) – Burnet Road RCT - District 7 - Conduct a public hearing to terminate a public restrictive covenant on a property locally known as 8315 Burnet Road (Shoal Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant restrictive covenant termination. Owner/Applicant: 4222 S IH-35, Ltd. (Jimbo Cotton). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
92. C14-2015-0160 - Champions Tract #3 - District 10 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6409 City Park Road (West Bull Creek Watershed) from general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) to general office-mixed use-conditional overlay (GO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-mixed use- conditional overlay (GO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence moderate- high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Champion Assets LTD & Champion Legacy Partners LP. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Victoria Haase, 512-974-7691.
Executive Session
93. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
94. Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for the City Manager, the City Clerk, the City Auditor, and the Clerk of the Municipal Court (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
95. Discuss legal issues related to the proposed Amendment to the 2013-2017 Meet and Confer Agreement with Austin-Travis County EMS Employees Association (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
96. Discuss legal issues related to a general obligation bond election (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting
97. 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. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=1185&doctype=Agenda)
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
98. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding CenterPoint Energy's proposal to increase customer rates.
99. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing the Energy Code, Article 12 of City Code Chapter 25-12, to adopt the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments.
100. Conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution to expand the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District by adding two parcels of land, at 202 Nueces Street (also referred to as 600 W. 2nd Street by the Travis Central Appraisal District) and 301 West Avenue, as requested by the property owners.
101. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 relating to site development regulations for the Festival Beach Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay.
102. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-2, 25-8, and 30-5 relating to development regulations for boat docks and lake front development.
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
103. Conduct a public hearing on the City’s Draft Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Action Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Community Development Program, as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373.
Adjourn
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