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Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/18/2011 20110818-076 Transportation
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to delay
implementation of Ordinance 20110303-025 as it pertains
to extended parking meter hours in the area bounded by
Lady Bird Lake, IH-35, 10th Street and Lamar Boulevard
until January 1, 2012, and to conduct a public process to
allow stakeholders the opportunity to provide input and
express concerns regarding extended parking meter hours
in this area. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) This item
was withdrawn without objection.
8/25/2011 20110825-072
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare
and implement community outreach efforts in conjunction
with Food Day scheduled for October 24, 2011 in order to
increase awareness of Day. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo
CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell) Resolution No. 20110825-
072 was approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/25/2011
Approve the waiver of the requirements that allow
affected individuals and neighborhood associations to
oppose a street closure under City Code Chapter 14-8 for
the revised route for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
event sponsored by the Austin affiliate of the Susan G.
Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. which is to be held
on Sunday, November 13, 2011. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison
CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) The motion to
approve the waiver of the requirements that allow
affected individuals and neighborhood associations to
oppose a street closure for the revised route for the
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-O vote.
8/25/2011
Approve the reimbursement of certain fees for the 4th
annual Austin Back to School Parade which was held
Sunday, August 21, 2011 beginning at the Delco Center
and ending at Bartholomew Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo)
The motion to approve the reimbursement of certain fees
for the fourth annual Austin Back to School Parade was
approved on consent on Council Member Spelman's
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/25/2011 20110825-082
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to execute
a legal settlement related to Nathaniel Sanders, Sr, et al v.
Leonardo Quintana and the City of Austin, No. A09-CA-
00426 SS, in the United States District Court for the
Western District of Texas, Austin Division, in the amount of
$750,000. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole
CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20110825-082 was
approved on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council
Member Tovo's second on a 5-2. Those voting aye were:
Mayor Pro Tem Cole, Council Members Morrison, Riley,
Spelman, and Tovo. Those voting nay were: Mayor
Leffingwell and Council Member Martinez.
8/25/2011 20110825-074
Approve a resolution expressing the City of Austin's
support for Workforce Solutions' proposed Veterans
Resource Center and related grant application to the Texas
Veterans Commission. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution
No. 20110825-074 was approved on Council Member
Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's second on
a vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was off the dais.
8/25/2011 20110825-078
Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and
benefits for the City Manager. (Notes: SPONSOR Mayor Lee
Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20110825-078 was
approved on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council
Member Riley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/25/2011 20110825-079
Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and
benefits for the City Auditor. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20110825-079 was
approved on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council
Member Spelman's second on a7-O vote.
8/25/2011 20110825-080
Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and
benefits for the City Clerk. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20110825-080 was
approved on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council
Member Spelman's second on a 7-O vote.
8/25/2011 20110825-081
Approve an ordinance relating to the compensation and
benefits for the Municipal Court Clerk. (Notes: SPONSOR
Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley
CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No.
20110825-081 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's
motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
9/22/2011 20110922-052
Resource Management:
Water
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with a Joint Subcommittee of the Resource Management
Commission, Water and Wastewater Commission and
Impact Fee Advisory Committee to develop
recommendations for a tiered, progressive Revenue
Stability fee structure and short and long-term financial
plans to strengthen the financial stability of Austin Water
Utility. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison
CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Chris Riley) Resolution No. 20110922-052 was approved
on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member
Tovo's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman
was off the dais. Direction was given to staff to apply the
same principals to all the fees on the utility bill.
10/6/2011 20111006-055
Approve an ordinance ending the no-contact period for
RFP# WDJ0004 Social Services Contracting. ( Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez
) Ordinance No. 20111006-055 was approved on consent
on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem
Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
10/6/2011
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2,
Article 2, Division 2, to add a new Subpart G establishing
regulations for the operation of electric low-speed vehicles
for hire, and providing for criminal penalties. ( Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council
Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) The public hearing was conducted the motion to
close the public hearing and adopt the first reading of the
ordinance was approved on Council Member Martinez'
motion, Council Member Tovo's second on a 7-0 vote. See
minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/6/2011 20111006-058 Transportation
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to design
an application process and implement a pilot program
allowing electric low speed vehicles to operate through
September 30, 2012 at which time a permanent policy is to
be implemented. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris
Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo ) Resolution No. 20111006-058 was
approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
10/6/2011 Transportation
Approve a resolution directing the Comprehensive Plan
Citizens Advisory Task Force (the "Task Force") to review
the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and provide
recommendations to the Comprehensive Planning and
Transportation Committee and directing the City Manager
to support the Task Force in meeting its responsibilities. (
Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo ) This item was withdrawn
without objection.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/6/2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees and
requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8
and authorize payment of certain costs for
the 24th annual AIDS Walk Austin 2011
event, sponsored by AIDS Services of
Austin, which is to be held on Sunday,
October 16, 2011, beginning and ending at
Austin City Hall Plaza. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor
Lee Leffingwell ) The motion to approve
the waiver of certain fees and
requirements and authorize payment of
certain costs for the 24th annual AIDS
Walks Austin 2011 event sponsored by
AIDS Services of Austin was approved on
consent on Council Member Morrison's
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a
7-0 vote.
10/6/2011
Authorize the reimbursement of certain
fees for the Barkitecture Austin 2011 event
which was on held Saturday, October 1,
2011 in Austin's 2nd Street District. ( Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez
CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO
2: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) The
motion authorizing the reimbursement of
certain fees for the Barkitecture Austin
2011 event was approved on consent on
Council Member Morrison's motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/6/2011
Authorize the reimbursement of certain
fees for the Marathon Kids 2011-2012 Kick
Off Celebration which was held on
Saturday, October 1, 2011 at The University
of Texas' Mike Myers Track and Field
Stadium. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris
Riley CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
The motion authorizing the
reimbursement of certain fees for the
Marathon Kids 2011-2012 Kick Off
Celebration was approved on consent on
Council Member Morrison's motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0
10/20/2011 20111020-053
Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending
City Code Chapter 13-2, Article 2, Division 2, to add a new
Subpart G establishing regulations for the operation of
electric low-speed vehicles for hire, and providing for
criminal penalties. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo ) Ordinance No. 20111020-
053 was approved with an amendment on Council
Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's
second on a 5-1 vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted nay.
Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent. See minutes for further
details.
10/20/2011 20111020-055
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare
an ordinance that prohibits smoking in City parks.
(Sponsor: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsors:
Council Member Mike Martinez, Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Resolution No. 20111020-055 was approved with
amendments on Council Member Martinez' motion,
Council Member Morrison's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor
Pro Tem Cole was absent. See minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/20/2011 20111020-060
Approve a resolution directing the Planning Commission
and the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force
to collaborate in reviewing the Imagine Austin
Comprehensive Plan and to provide recommendations to
the Comprehensive Planning and Transportation
Committee; and directing the City Manager to support the
Planning Commission and the Task Force in meeting its
responsibilities. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) Resolution
No. 20111020-060 was approved on Council Member
Morrison's motion, Council Member Tovo's second on a 6-
0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
10/20/2011 20111020-060 Workforce Development
Approve a resolution to accept the recommendations of
the Joint Subcommittee of the City, Austin Independent
School District, and Travis County to increase literacy, and
authorize the Subcommittee to oversee the development
and enhancement of programs that support increasing
literacy rates and skills. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo ) Resolution No. 20111020-
060 was approved on Council Member Morrison's
motion, Council Member Tovo's second on a 6-0 vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/20/2011
Approve the additional waiver of certain
temporary vending permit fees for the 13th
Annual Green Corn Project Fundraiser
which is to be held on Sunday, October 23,
2011 at Boggy Creek Farm. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO
1: Council Member Mike Martinez ) The
motion to approve the additional waiver
of certain temporary vending permit fees
for the 13th Annual Green Corn Project
Fundraiser was approved on consent on
Council Member Spelman's
motion, Council Member Martinez' second
on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was
absent.
10/20/2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees and
requirements for the 38th Annual Fall String
Festival sponsored by the Austin
Independent School District which is to be
held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at the
Zilker Park Hillside Theatre. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO
1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council
Member Mike Martinez) The motion to
approve the waiver of certain fees and
requirements for the 38th Annual Fall
String Festival was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman's motion,
Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0
vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/20/2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees and
requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8
and authorize payment of certain costs for
the City co-sponsored 2011 Veteran's Day
Parade with Travis County Veterans Service
Office, which is to be held on Friday,
November 11, 2011 from the Ann Richards
Congress Avenue Bridge to the Capitol
Building. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Mike
Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) The motion to approve the waiver of
certain fees and requirements and
authorize payment of certain costs for the
City co-sponsored 2011 Veteran's Day
Parade with Travis County Veterans
Service Office was approved on consent on
Council Member Spelman's motion,
Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0
vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/3/2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees and
requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the 5th annual 5K and IK Run/Walk
event sponsored by St James Missionary
Baptist Church which is to be held on
Saturday, March 31, 2012 beginning and
ending at St James Missionary Baptist
Church (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 2: Council Member Kathie
Tovo ) The motion to approve the waiver
of certain fees and requirements for the 5
annual 5K and 1K Run/Walk event
sponsored by St. James Missionary Baptist
Church was approved on consent on
Council Member Martinez' motion, Council
Member Riley's second on a 7-O vote.
11/3/2011
Authorize reimbursement of certain costs
for the Becker Elementary School Fall
Festival which was held Friday, October 28,
2011 at Becker Elementary School (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO
1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) The motion
authorizing the reimbursement of certain
costs for the Becker Elementary School Fall
Festival was approved on consent on
Council Member Martinez' motion, Council
Member Riley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/8/2011 20111208-078
Approve a resolution initiating the process to rename the
Oak Springs Branch Library to the Willie Mae Kirk Branch
Library, waiving requirements in City Code Section 14-1-
34(D) related to process time limits, and directing the City
Manager to present this item for council consideration on
or before February 2, 2012. (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo,
Co-sponsor 2: Council Member William Spelman)
Resolution No. 20111208-078 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member
Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
12/8/2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees for the
Silver Bell Social event sponsored by George
Washington Carver Ambassadors, Inc.
which is to be held on Thursday, December
15, 2011 at the George Washington Carver
Museum and Cultural Center's Boyd Vance
Theatre (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO
2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) The
motion to approve the waiver of certain
fees for the Silver Bell Social event
sponsored by George Washington Carver
Ambassadors, Inc. was approved on
consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion,
Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-
O vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/8/2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees for the
2011 Santa Special event sponsored by
George Washington Carver Ambassadors,
Inc. which is to be held on Saturday,
December 17, 2011 at the George
Washington Carver Museum and Cultural
Center (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO
2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) The
motion to approve the waiver of certain
fees for the 2011 Santa Special event
sponsored by George Washington Carver
Ambassadors, Inc. was approved on
consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion,
Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-
O vote.
12/15/2011 20111215-058 Affordable Housing
Approve of a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with the Community Development Commission and other
stakeholders to develop recommendations for additional
strategies of achieving geographic dispersion of affordable
housing and directing the City Manager to brief the City
Council regarding those recommendations by March 27,
2012. (Sponsor: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-
sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20111215-
058 was approved on consent on Council Member
Martinez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/15/2011 20111215-059 Land Use
Approve a resolution initiating code amendments to City Code
Chapters 25-1 and 25-2 relating to requirements for zoning use
determinations. (Sponsor: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-
sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council
Member Mike Martinez) Resolution
No. 20111215-059 was approved on
Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's
second on a 7-0 vote.
12/15/2011 20111215-064 Families and Children
Approve a resolution allocating $25,000 from the Holly
Good Neighbor Program After School funds to The Overton
Group for the implementation of the HILO curriculum in
day care facilities in and around the Holly neighborhood,
directing the City Manager to allocate funding only after
matching funds have been demonstrated, and directing
the City Manager to develop performance measures to
track the program's effectiveness. (Sponsor: Council
Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20111215-064 was approved
on consent on Council Member Martinez' motion , Mayor
Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
12/15/2011
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 to
authorize the Board of Adjustment and AISD chairs to
participate as voting ex officio members of the Planning
Commission and to authorize nonvoting participation by all
other ex officio members of city boards and commissions. (
Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) This item was withdrawn
without objection due to the approval of item 53. See
minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/15/2011 20111215-065 Local Business
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to amend
City Code Chapter 13-2 related to taxicab franchise permits
and ownership requirements; and to prepare a report
regarding taxicab franchise agreement terms. (Sponsor:
Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) The main motion to adopt Resolution No.
20111215-065 with the above amendments was
approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council
Member Morrison's second on a 6-1 vote. Council
Member Riley voted nay. See minutes for further details.
1/12/2012 20120112-062 Technology
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager and the City
Clerk to implement an electronic mail system for boards and
commission members and to establish an appropriate online
training module. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Resolution No. 20120112-062 was approved on consent on
Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Riley's
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
1/12/2012 20120112-064 Education
Approve a resolution directing the City Manger to consult with
Austin school districts regarding the potential expansion of the
Educational Impact Statement program to add districts not
included in the existing program and consider actions necessary
to incorporate the assessments into the process for code
amendments, policy proposals, and evelopment permitting.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Resolution No. 20120112-064 was approved on consent on
Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Riley's
second on a 7-0 vote.
1/12/2012
Approve the waiver of certain fees and
requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the 2012 CASA Superhero Run 5K and
Kids 1K sponsored by the Court Appointed
Special Advocates which is to be held on
Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the Mueller
Development site (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) The motion to approve the
waiver of certain fees and requirements
for the 2012 CASA Superhero Run 5K and
Kids 1K was approved on consent on
Council Member Morrison's motion,
Council Member Riley's second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
1/12/2012 20120112-067
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to draft an
Aquatic Facilities Comprehensive Master Plan (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council
Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Resolution No. 20120112-067 was approved on
Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member
Tovo's second on a 7-0 vote.
1/26/2012 20120126-042
Resource Recovery
Management
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide
recommendations for implementation and enforcement
strategies for a $100.00 clean-up fee and to prepare the
necessary ordinance to establish the fee. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo ) Resolution No. 20120126-042 was
approved on consent on Council Member Tovo's motion,
Council Member Spelman's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor
Leffingwell was absent.
1/26/2012
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance 20100225-052
relating to taxicab rates of fare to establish a peak hour
surcharge to be added to the initial rate of fare. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike
Martinez) There was a motion made by Council Member
Morrison and seconded by Council Member Tovo to
approve the ordinance. Direction was given to staff to
explore the per passenger fee option. There was a
substitute motion made by Council Member Riley and
seconded by Council Member Spelman to approve the
ordinance on first reading with an amendment and
direction. See minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
1/26/2012 20120126-051 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
conduct a comprehensive review of the administrative
appeals process for land development decisions and
initiating amendments to Title 25 and related provisions of
the City Code. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) Resolution No. 20120126-051 was
approved on consent on Council Member Tovo's motion,
Council Member Spelman's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor
Leffingwell was absent.
2/2/2012 20120202-015 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with the Community Development Commission and
representatives of community housing development
corporations (CHDOs) and other eligible nonprofit
organizations to implement a process for evaluation and
consideration of CHDOs and other nonprofit organizations
as community land trusts and report back to the Council on
the status of implementation ofthe process by April 5,
2012. (Notes: SPONSOR Council Member Laura Morrison
CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Chris Riley) Resolution No. 20120202-015 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/2/2012 20120202-017
Approve an ordinance waving certain fees
for the use of the Austin Fire Department
Drill field by the Austin Independent School
District for the LBJ Fire Academy (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO
1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2:
Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Ordinance No.
20120202-017 was approved on Council
Member Tovo's motion, Council Member
Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote. The
following Council Members agreed to
apply the specified amount to their fee
waiver allocation budget: Council Member
Tovo - $120.00, Mayor Pro Tem Cole-
$100.00, Council Member Spelman-
$100.00 and Council Member Martinez -
$100.00.
2/9/2012 20120209-035
Approve an ordinance waving certain fees
for the Marathon Kids Austin Final Mile
2012 event which is to be held on Saturday,
February 25, 2012 at Tony Burger Stadium
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell
CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member Chris Rile ) Ordinance No.
20120209-035 was approved on consent
on Council Member Martinez' motion,
Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-
O vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/9/2012 20120209-036
Approve an ordinance waving certain fees
and requirements for the Volma Overton
Family Fun Day event sponsored by the
Volma Overton Parent Teacher Association
which is to be held on Saturday, May 12,
2012 at Doris Miller Auditorium (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1:
Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance
No. 20120209-036 was approved on
consent on Council Member Martinez'
motion, Council Member Spelman's
second on a 7-O vote.
3/1/2012 20120301-049 Good Government
Approve a resolution directing the City Clerk and the City
Manager to take the necessary steps to develop a standard
system that ensures City Council receives all board and
commission recommendations and resolutions on a timely
basis. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison
CO 1: Council
Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20120301-049 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem
Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/1/2012 20120301-035
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the Violet Crown
Community Works 2012 Spring Festival
which is to be held Saturday, May 5, 2012
at Brentwood Park. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member
Laura Morrison) Ordinance No. 20120301-
035 was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
3/1/2012 20120301-036
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the 2012 Bengali and
South Asian New Year Festival event
sponsored by Texas Bengali Cultural
Alliance which is to be held Saturday, April
14, 2012 at Zilker Hillside Theater. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison
CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance
No. 20120301-036 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman's
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a
7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/1/2012
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the People Organized
in the Defense of Earth and her Resources
(PODER) 6th Annual Cesar Chavez "Si Se
Puede" Awards Dinner which is to be held
on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Conley-
Guerrero Senior Activity Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO
1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council
Member Mike Martinez) This item was
withdrawn on consent on Council Member
Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's
second on a 7-0 vote.
3/1/2012 20120301-038
Approve an ordinance waving certain fees
and requirements for the Women of the
Year Awards Celebration sponsored by the
Young Women's Christian Association which
is to be held on Friday, June 15, 2012 at the
Emma S Barrientos Mexican American
Cultural Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Mayor Pro
Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No. 20120301-038
was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/1/2012 20120301-042
Approve an ordinance waiving certain
additional fees for the 2012 Bengali New
Year Festival sponsored by the Bangladesh
Association of Greater Austin which is to be
held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Fiesta
Gardens. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Laura Morrison) Ordinance No.
20120301-042 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman's motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0
vote.
3/1/2012 20120301-044
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the Lady Bird Lake
Fest which is to be held Tuesday, May 22,
2012 at Fiesta Gardens (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Ordinance No.
20120301-044 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman's motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/1/2012 20120301-045
Approve an ordinance waving certain fees
and requirements for the 2012 Mother
Earth Day Festival which is to be held on
Fnday, May 11, 2012 at the Springs in Zilker
Park (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike
Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Ordinance No. 20120301-045 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's
second on a 7-0 vote.
3/1/2012 20120301-049
Approve a resolution directing the City Clerk and the City
Manager to take the necessary steps to develop a standard
system that ensures City Council receives all board and
commission recommendations and resolutions on a timely
basis (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison
CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20120301-049 was approved
on consent on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/1/2012 20120301-046
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare
an ordinance that, if adopted, would implement a system-
wide electric rate revenue increase based on the existing
rate structure, directing the City Manager to retain an
independent residential, low-income, and small business
consumer advocate, adopting a rate-related work session
schedule, and requiring the use of 2011 test year data for a
final rate proposal. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member Mike Martinez) The motion to adopt
Resolution No. 20120301-046 including friendly
amendments was approved on Council Member
Morrison's motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 6-
1 vote. Council Member Martinez voted nay. See minutes
for further details.
3/1/2012 20120301-049
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review
the city's current banking policies and make
recommendations on changes to give preference to banks
that support community reinvestment goals. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20120301-049 was approved with
amendments on Council Member Morrison's motion,
Council Member Tovo's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor
Leffingwell was off the dais. See minutes for further
details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/1/2012 20120301-051 Parks and Open Space
Approve a resolution endorsing the recommendations made by
the Urban Parks Stakeholder Group in its October 2011 Urban
Parks Workgroup Report and directing the City Manager to
implement certain recommendations of that report (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Resolution
No. 20120301-051 was approved with an amendment on
Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Tovo's
second ona 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the
dais. See minutes for further details.
3/8/2012 20120308-035 Workforce Development
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop
a pilot multi-track workforce development program for
residents in the East llth and 12th Streets area (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council
Member Mike Martinez CO2: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Resolution No. 20120308-035 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole's' second ona 7-0 vote.
3/8/2012 20120308-037 Open Government
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to coordinate
with the City Clerk and the City Attorney to schedule a Special
Called Meeting one Saturday in 2012 for a three-hour Citizens
Forum, and further directing the City Manager to report to the
City Council the actual costs of the event so it may consider
scheduling more in the future. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO
2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Resolution No. 20120308-037
was approved on Council Member Tovo's motion, Council
Member Martinez' second on a 7-O vote. Direction was given
to staff to plan for minimal staff attendance at the special
called Saturday meeting.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/22/2012
Approve the waiver of certain fees under
City Code Chapter 14-8 for the Cesar
Chavez "Si Se Puedel" March sponsored by
People Organized in Defense of Earth and
her Resources (PODER) which is to be held
Saturday, March 31, 2012 beginning at
1105 East Cesar Chavez Street and ending
at Austin City Hall (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1:
Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) The motion to
approve the waiver of certain fees for the
Cesar Chavez "Si Se Puede!" March
sponsored by People Organizedin Defense
of Earthand her Resources (PODER) was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Cole's motion, Council Member Martinez'
second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member
Morrison was absent.
4/12/2012 20120412-024 Land Use
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the City
Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) and directing the City Manager
to develop a proposed ordinance making outdoor
amphitheatres or similar structures a conditional use in all
zoning districts, even if an amphitheatre or similar
structure is associated with a civic or residential use
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike
Martinez) Resolution No. 20120412-024 was approved
with an amendment on Council Member Morrison's
motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
See minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/5/2012 20120405-048 Families and Children
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with experts from Dell Children's Hospital, Children's
Optimal Health, the Texas Department of Transportation
and appropriate neighborhood associations and
organizations regarding traffic accidents and children's
safety, develop a plan of action, and report back to City
Council in ninety days. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO
2: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) Resolution No. 20120405-
048 was approved on consent on Council Member
Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0
vote.
4/5/2012 20120405-049
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees and authorizing the City to pay certain
costs for the 7th annual Urban Music
Festival which was held Fnday and
Saturday, March 30-31, 2012, at
Auditorium Shores (Notes: SPONSOR Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Chris
Riley) Ordinance No. 20120405-049 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's
second on a 7-0 vote.
4/5/2012 20120405-051
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the 14th Annual Austin Dragon Boat
Festival which is to be held on Saturday,
April 28, 2012 at Festival Beach. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) Ordinance No.
20120405-051 was approved on consent
on Council Member Morrison's motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/5/2012 20120405-054 Labor Relations
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare
a report on certain current contracts for services and
temporary employees. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO
2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20120405-
054 was approved on consent on Council Member
Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0
vote.
4/12/2012 20120412-023 Campaign Finance
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare
and post ordinances for consideration on the April 26,
2012 meeting agenda of the City Council to achieve certain
recommendations of the Charter Review Committee
regarding expanding the jurisdiction of the Ethics Review
Commission to include campaign finance violations,
requiring special reporting of campaign contributions made
in the last 9 days before an election, enhancing reporting
of independent expenditures in City elections, creating a
campaign finance database, enhancing required reporting
regarding bundlers of campaign contributions, and creating
limits on the amounts of campaign contributions that may
be bundled by lobbyists. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike
Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) Resolution
No. 20120412-023 was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second
on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/12/2012 20120412-025
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012
schedule of fees, fines, and other charges (Ordinance No
20110912-007) for the Renaissance Market Vendor's
License Fees. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member William Spelman ) Ordinance No. 20120412-025
was approved on consent on Council Member Spelman's
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
4/12/2012 20120412-020
Approve an ordinance placing a charter amendment on the
November 2012 ballot to permit the members of the city
council and the city council's appointees to hire and
manage their own staffs. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Ordinance No.
20120412-020 was approved on Council Member
Spelman's motion, Council Member Tovo's second on a 7-
0 vote.
4/26/2012 20120426-071
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees to Latinitas for the Fotos de Mi Alma
annual fundraiser event which was held on
Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Emma S
Barrientos Mexican American Cultural
Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 2: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Ordinance No. 20120426-071 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Cole's motion, Council Member Riley's
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/26/2012 20120426-076 Green Infastructure
Approve a resolution directing the city manager to work
with city staff and the Urban Forestry Board to develop a
pilot program using the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund
to identify, maintain, and preserve prominent trees along
transit corridors and in the urban core. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member
William Spelman CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20120426-076 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Riley's
second on a 7-0 vote.
4/26/2012 20120426-078
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees for the Casa Marianella event which
was held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at
the Fiesta Gardens. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Chris Riley) Ordinance No.
20120426-078 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council
Member Riley's second on a 7-0 vote.
4/26/2012 20120426-083
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the 3rd annual Barton
Springs Pool Treeathlon event which is to
be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at
Barton Springs Pool. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member
Laura Morrison) Ordinance No. 20120426-
083 was approved on consent on Mayor
Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member
Riley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/26/2012 20120426-141 Open Government
Approve a resolution setting the public hearing to consider
an amendment to the Land Development Code regarding
the requirements for short-term rental of residential units.
(Suggested date and time May 24, 2012, 4:00 p.m. at
Austin City Hall, 301 W Second Street, Austin, TX). (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20120426-141 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion,
Council Member Riley's second on a 7-0 vote.
4/26/2012 20120426-084 Campaign Finance
Approve an ordinance to achieve the recommendation of
the Charter Revision Committee regarding expanding the
jurisdiction of the Ethics Review Commission to include
campaign finance violations. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez) Ordinance No.
20120426-084, with an effective date of August 1, 2012,
was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion,
Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
5/24/2012 20120524-078
Approve an ordinance to achieve the recommendation of
the Charter Revision Committee regarding requiring special
reporting of campaign contributions made in the last 9
days before an election. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez) Ordinance No.
20120524-078 was approved on consent on Council
Member Morrison's motion,
Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-O vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/2/2012 20120802-069
Approve an ordinance to achieve the recommendation of
the Charter Revision Committee regarding enhancing
reporting of independent expenditures in City elections.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike
Martinez) Ordinance No. 20120802-069 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
4/26/2012 20120426-087 Campaign Finance
Approve an ordinance to achieve the recommendation of
the Charter Revision Committee regarding creating a
campaign finance database. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez) Ordinance No.
20120426-087 was approved on Council Member
Morrison's motion, Council Member Tovo's second on a 7-
0 vote.
4/26/2012 20120426-088 Campaign Finance
Approve an ordinance to achieve the recommendation of
the Charter Revision Committee regarding enhancing
required reporting regarding bundlers of campaign
contributions and creating limits on the
amounts of campaign contributions that may be bundled
by lobbyists. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Mike Martinez) Ordinance No. 20120426-088
was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-O vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/24/2012 20120524-084 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate
an amendment to the Land Development Code to
designate the Planning Commission as the Land Use
Commission responsible for the Old Enfield neighborhood
planning area. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution
No. 20120524-084 was approved on consent on Council
Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Spelman's
second on a 7-0 vote.
5/24/2012 20120524-087
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve a resolution directing the city manager to work with
Austin Water Utility (AWU) and Austin Energy (AE) to identify a
way to provide a monthly discount to participants in the
Customer Assistance
Program (CAP) without individual AWU water meters within the
AWU service territory. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison) Resolution
No. 20120524-087 was approved on consent on Council
Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Spelman's
second on a 7-O vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/24/2012 20120524-080
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the "Comedy of Errors" performances
which are to be held
on Friday through Sunday, June 22-24, and
Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Ramsey
Neighborhood Park. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison
CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2:
Council
Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20120524-080 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Morrison's motion,
Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-
O vote.
5/24/2012
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees for the Eric Solie Memorial Fund
Charity Volleyball Tournament sponsored
by the Austin Community Foundation which
was held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at
Zilker Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council
Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo)
This item was withdrawn on consent on
Council Member Morrison's motion,
Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-
O vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/24/2012 20120524-084 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate
an amendment to the Land Development Code to
designate the Planning Commission as the Land Use
Commission responsible for the Old Enfield neighborhood
planning area. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20120524-084 was approved on consent
on Council Member Morrison's motion,
Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-O vote.
5/24/2012 20120524-O85
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements under City Code Chapter
14-8, certain other fees and requirements,
and authorizing payment of certain costs
for the City co-sponsored Greater East
Austin Youth Association's 2012 Juneteenth
Parade and Celebration which is to be held
on June 19, 2012, at Rosewood Park.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20120524-O85 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Morrison's motion,
Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-
O vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/24/2012 20120524-095
Approve an ordinance waving certain fees
for the new Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Central Texas Mentoring Center that will be
built in Rathgeber Village in the Mueller
area. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole)
Ordinance No. 20120524-095 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Morrison's motion, Council Member
Spelman's second on a 7-O vote.
5/24/2012 20120524-091
Approve an ordinance amending Resolution No. Q21QQ3-
4Q to make the 2012 Welcome Home Iraq Veterans Parade
and Job and Resource Fair a City Co-sponsored event,
waiving certain fees and requirements, and authorizing
payment of certain costs for the event which will be held
on July 7, 2012. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Mike Martinez)
Ordinance No. 20120524-091 was approved with the
following change on Council Member
Morrison's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on
a 7-0 vote. The change was to reflect the date of the
event as July 7,2012.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/24/2012 20120524-092 Economic Policy
Approve a resolution creating a Council Special Committee
on Economic Incentives to hold public meetings and
investigate possible uniform contract terms for economic
development proposals, such as Chapter 380 agreements,
master development agreements, city contracts, and
development fee waivers.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1:
Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20120524-092 was approved with
amendments on Council Member Martinez' motion,
Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote. Staff
was directed to post the entire amended resolution when
this is brought back on June 7, 2012 to make the
committee appointments. See minutes for further details.
5/24/2012 20120524-083
Approve ordinance creating the Lake Austin Task Force (LATF),
directing the City Manager to work with the LATF to develop and
report to Council LATF's recommendations for changes needed
to promote, preserve, and protect Lake Austin, waiving the
requirements of City Code Section 25-1-502 relating to
processing of amendments to Title 25, and amending the code
to prohibit environmental administrative variances for
development of properties abutting or within 100 feet of the
shoreline of Lake Austin. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO2: Council
Member Mike Martinez) Ordinance No. 20120524-083 with
amendments was approved on Council Member Tovo's
motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote. See
minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/7/2012 20120607-040 Economic Policy
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20120524-
092 to establish membership of the Council Special
Committee on Economic Incentives and provide additional
policy direction. (Sponsor: Council Member Mike Martinez,
Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2:
Council Member Laura Morrison) Resolution No.
20120607-040 was approved on consent on Council
Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's
second on a 7-0vote.
6/14/2012 20120614-024
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with interested parties to determine the feasibility and
logistics of establishing an eruv in Austin. ( Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Resolution No. 20120614-024 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
6/14/2012 20120614-021
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create
performance measures for taxicab special permit holders
and develop recommendations for a day-lease program for
taxicab special permits. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution
No. 20120614-021 with amendments was approved on
Council Member Riley’s motion, Mayor Leffingwell’s
second on a 7-0 vote. See minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/28/2012 20120628-087 Families and Children
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to support
the City Council in hosting a Youth Summit, the purpose of
which is to provide an opportunity for City partners,
educators, and nonprofit organizations to participate in
collaborative planning and prioritization regarding
programming available to youth and families. (Sponsor:
Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Laura Morrison) Resolution No. 20120628-087
was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's
motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
8/2/2012
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the JUMP ON IT Back
to School Community Outreach event
which is to be held August 15, 2012 at
Rosewood Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) The motion
authorizing the award and execution of a
contract with Lone Star BMW Triumph was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/2/2012 20120802-074 Parks and Open Space
Approve a resolution declaring August 8, 2012 as Save Our
Springs Day and in recognition of Save Our Springs Day, the
City Council directs the City Manager to implement a one-
time free swim day at Barton Springs Pool on August 8,
2012 and waives the pool entry fee for people visiting
Barton Springs Pool on that day. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member William
Spelman) Resolution No. 20120802-074 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
8/23/2012
Approve a resolution directing the Resource Management
Commission to create a work plan for a public stakeholder
process to develop and provide recommendations to Council for
a comprehensive energy efficiency plan. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike
Martinez CO 2: Council Member William Spelman)
8/16/2012 20120816-062
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the annual meeting of the Heritage
Society of Austin which is to be held
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at George
Washington Carver Museum and Cultural
Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO
2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance
No. 20120816-062 was approved on
consent on Council Member Martinez’
motion, Council Member Riley’s second on
a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was
absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/23/2012 20120823-067
Resource Management:
Water
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to present an
ordinance requiring registration for water wells drilled on any
property served by the Austin Water Utility and further directing
the City Manager to explore permitting wells to ensure
compliance with health and safety codes and to collect data on
potential impacts associated with well drilling in Austin Water
Utility's service area.(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison) Resolution No.
20120823-067 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s motion, Council Member Martinez’ second on a 6-0
vote. Council Member Spelman was absent.
8/23/2012
Approve the waiver of certain fees and
requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) Austin Walk event sponsored by
NAMI Austin which is to be held on
Saturday, October 6, 2012 beginning at
Riverside and South 1st St. and ending at
the Texas State Capitol. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie
Tovo ) The motion to approve the waiver
of certain fees and requirements for the
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Austin Walk event sponsored by NAMI
Austin was approved on consent on Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Martinez’ second on a 6-0 vote. Council
Member Spelman was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/23/2012 20120823-068
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the
feasibility and fiscal impact of managing cemetery operations
through one or more City departments and provide a report to
the City Council Audit and Finance Committee. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) Resolution
No. 20120823-068 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member Martinez’ second on a 6-0
vote. Council Member Spelman was absent.
8/23/2012 20120823-072 Parks and Open Space
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with stakeholders to conduct a comprehensive analysis of
impacts from events at Auditorium Shores and Zilker Park,
and provide recommendations on a balanced solution that
enhances public access and enjoyment of Austin's public
park system. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) Resolution No. 20120823-072 with
additional stakeholders listed under the second “BE IT
RESOLVED” in the resolution was approved on Council
Member Morrison’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 6-0 vote. See minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
9/27/2012 20120927-080 Education
Approve a resolution requesting that the City Manager
take necessary steps to prepare and file an amicus brief
expressing an interest in and support for the area school
districts in the school finance lawsuits filed in Travis County
District Court. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20120927-
080 was approved on consent on Council Member
Morrison’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0
vote.
9/27/2012 20120927-082
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees for the Dia de la Mujer Latina
Quinceañera event sponsored by Dia de la
Mujer Latina which was held on September
22, 2012 at the Montopolis Recreation
Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris
Riley CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20120927-082 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Morrison’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
9/27/2012 20120927-083 Green Infastructure
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to hold a one-
day energy efficiency stakeholder workshop for community
participation regarding energy efficiency goals and strategies, to
place a one-year standing update item on the Resource
Management Commission's agenda regarding the on-going
stakeholder energy efficiency review process, and to report the
results of the stakeholder process to Council within 90-days of
completion of the process. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-
sponsor 2: Council Member William Spelman) Resolution No.
20120927-083 was approved on consent on Council Member
Morrison’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0
vote.
9/27/2012 20120927-084 Open Government
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to assess the
cost and feasibility of an online resource that provides
information to the public about how general obligation bonds
and other funds for capital improvement projects are spent. (
Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1:
Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member
Chris Riley) Resolution No. 20120927-084 was approved on
consent on Council Member Morrison’s motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
9/27/2012 20120927-085 Education
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide a
written report to the City Council by January 31, 2013, about the
extension of the Educational Impact Statements to school
districts within the City and the actions taken to make the
educational impact assessment a formal process for code
amendments, policy proposals and permitting for development.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1:
Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell) Resolution No. 20120927-085 was approved on
consent on Council Member Morrison’s motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
9/27/2012 20120927-088 Parks and Open Space
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to submit
comments, supporting analysis, and the professional opinion
from the Watershed Protection Department staff to the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service regarding the scientific factual basis for the
proposed listing to protect the Austin Blind and the Jollyville
Plateau Salamanders under the Endangered Species Act no later
than October 22, 2012. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman,
Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison) Resolution No.
20120927-088 was approved on consent on Council Member
Morrison’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 6-1
vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
9/27/2012 20120927-090
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the Marathon Kids 2012-2013 Kick Off
Celebration which is to be held on Saturday,
September 29, 2012 at The University of
Texas' Mike Myers Track and Field Stadium.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No. 20120927-090
was approved on consent on Council
Member Morrison’s motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
9/27/2012
Approve the waiver of certain fees and
requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) Austin Walk event sponsored by
NAMI Austin which is to be held on
Saturday, October 6, 2012 beginning at
Riverside and South 1st St. and ending at
the Texas State Capitol. ( Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1:
Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2:
Council Member Laura Morrison) The
motion to approve the waiver of certain
fees and requirements for the National
Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Austin
Walk event was approved on consent on
Council Member Morrison’s motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/11/2012 20121011-077 Arts
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify
a funding source for FY 2012-2013 and an ongoing funding
source to support the Summer Musical Program at Zilker
Hillside Theater. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Mike Martinez) Resolution No. 20121011-077
was approved on consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
10/11/2012 20121011-078 Parks and Open Space
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
negotiate and execute an amended Parkland Improvement
Agreement between the City of Austin and Core Health
Foundation to construct a wheelchair accessible pier
adjacent to the boardwalk at International Shores on Lady
Bird Johnson Lake. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20121011-078 was
approved on consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
10/11/2012 20121011-078 Economic Policy
Approve a resolution amending Council Resolution
20120524-092 to extend the term of the Council Special
Committee on Economic Incentives to November 30, 2012.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1:
Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20121011-078 was approved
on consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/11/2012 20121011-082
Approve an ordinance waiving certain
temporary vending permit fees required
under City Code Chapter 10 for the 14th
Annual Green Corn Project Fundraiser
which is to be held on Sunday, October 28,
2012 at Boggy Creek Farm. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO
1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2:
Council Member Mike Martinez) Ordinance
No. 20121011-082 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a
7-0 vote.
10/18/2012 20121018-067
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the Barkitecture
Austin 2012 event which is to be held on
Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Austin's
2nd Street District.( Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-
sponsor 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No. 20121018-067
was approved on consent on Council
Member Martinez’ motion, Council
Member Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/1/2012 Public Safety
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to apply for
grant funding from the Texas Department of Transportation to
implement a program to teach residents how to use car child
safety seats correctly and to coordinate with appropriate city
departments to encourage registration in the classes. ( Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris
Riley) This item was withdrawn on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s motion, Council Member Morrison’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
11/1/2012 20121101-039 Families and Children
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to seek input
from interested community stakeholders regarding desirable
components of an integrated emergency tenant displacement
response plan for rental residents and to communicate the plan
once finalized to applicable constituencies. ( Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Resolution No. 20121101-039 with an amendment was
approved on Council Member Martinez’ motion, Council
Member Tovo’s second on a 7-0 vote. See minutes for further
details.
11/1/2012 20121101-063 Public Safety
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to apply for
grant funding from the Texas Department of Transportation and
other appropriate agencies to support implementation of a
program to teach residents how to use car child safety seats
correctly and to coordinate with appropriate city departments
to encourage registration in the program's classes. (SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike
Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley) Resolution No.
20121101-063 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s motion, Council Member Morrison’s second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/1/2012
Approve the waiver of certain fees and
requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8
and authorize payment of certain costs for
the City co-sponsored 2012 Veteran's Day
Parade with the Travis County Veterans
Service Office, which is to be held on
Sunday, November 11, 2012 from the Ann
Richards Congress Avenue Bridge to the
Capitol Building. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro
Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) The motion to
approve the waiver of certain fees and
requirements and authorize payment of
certain costs for the City co-sponsored
2012 Veteran’s Day Parade with the Travis
County Veterans Service Office was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s motion, Council Member Morrison’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
11/8/2012 20121108-048 Public Safety
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to support
community efforts to provide emergency safe sleep shelter
for single women. (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole,
Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2:
Council Member Chris Riley) Resolution No. 20121108-048
was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
motion, Council Member Morrison’s second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/8/2012 20121108-049 Transportation
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study
the feasibility of a new civil penalty ordinance for
unlawfully passing a stopped school bus that is operating
certain visual signals while loading and unloading students
and determine the appropriate roles and responsibilities
for the City and any school districts related to enforcing
and administering such an ordinance. (Sponsor: Council
Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Resolution No. 20121108-049 was approved on
consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
11/8/2012
Approve a waiver of certain additional fees
under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the 5th
annual 5K and 1K Run/Walk event
sponsored by St. James Missionary Baptist
Church which is to be held on Saturday,
March 30, 2013 beginning and ending at St.
James Missionary Baptist Church. (Sponsor:
Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1:
Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-
sponsor 2: Council Member Chris Riley) The
motion to approve a waiver of certain
additional fees for the 5th annual 5K and
1K Run Walk event sponsored by St. James
Missionary Baptist Church was approved
on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
motion, Council Member Morrison’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/8/2012 20121108-051
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-1
relating to temporary helistops. (Sponsor: Council Member
Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Ordinance No. 20121108-051 was approved on
Council Member Morrison’s motion, Council
Member Tovo’s second on a 6-1 vote. Mayor Leffingwell
voted nay.
11/8/2012 20121108-052 Public Safety
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with stakeholders to recommend amendments to City
Code Chapter 13-1 and Title 25 relating to permanent and
temporary heli-facilities. (Sponsor: Council Member Laura
Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20121108-052 was approved on Council
Member Morrison’s motion, Council Member Tovo’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
11/8/2012 20121108-059 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with the Community Development Commission and
stakeholders to develop recommendations regarding
relocation standards and to identify the feasibility of and
mechanisms for implementing these standards in zoning
and demolition permit applications. (Sponsor: Council
Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20121108-059 was approved
on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/6/2012 20121206-065
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees and waiving certain requirements for
the 39th Annual Fall String Festival
sponsored by the Austin Independent
School District which was held on Tuesday,
November 6, 2012, at the Zilker Park
Hillside Theatre. (Sponsor: Council Member
Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell) Ordinance 20121206-065 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
12/6/2012
Approve the reimbursement of certain fees
under City Code Chapter 14-8 and authorize
payment of certain costs for the 25th
annual AIDS Walk Austin 2012 event,
sponsored by AIDS Services of Austin, which
was held on Sunday, October 21, 2012.
(Sponsor: Council Member Laura Morrison,
Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell) The motion to approve the
reimbursement of certain fees and
authorizing payment of certain costs for the
25th annual AIDS Walk Austin 2012 event,
sponsored by AIDS Services of Austin, was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
1/31/2013 20130131-028
Approve an ordinance creating a pilot program to
authorize walking and biking in certain trails on a 24-hour
basis for the 2013 calendar year and waiving City Code
Section 8-1-14 regarding park curfews for the limited
purpose of walking or biking during the pilot program
period. (Sponsor: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor
1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance 20130131-028 was
approved with friendly amendments on Council Member
Riley’s motion, Council Member Martinez’ second on a 6-
1 vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted nay. See minutes for
further details.
12/6/2012 20121206-072 Labor Relations
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to have
the City of Austin participate in the Work-From-Home pilot
day on February 8, 2013. (Sponsor: Council Member Mike
Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman,
Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution
20121206-072 was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second
on a 7-0 vote.
12/13/2012 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify
potential resources in the amount of $8 million that would
allow the City to realize near-term opportunities for
affordable housing projects and programs. ( Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) This item was withdrawn on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council
Member Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/13/2012 20121213-063 Arts
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with Catellus and the Austin Playhouse to explore options
for closing the funding gap for Phase One of the Austin
Playhouse at Mueller Project. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Resolution No. 20121213-063 was approved on Council
Member Morrison’s motion, Council Member Tovo’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
12/13/2012 20121213-067
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the Festival of Trees
event which is to be held on Saturday,
December 15, 2012 at the George
Washington Carver Museum and Cultural
Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member
Laura Morrison) Ordinance No. 20121213-
067 was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Council
Member Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/13/2012 20121213-068
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to implement a
policy conditioning receipt of multi-family energy efficiency
rebates on an agreement by the recipient to not raise rents to
recover the costs of the energy efficiency improvements from
tenants for a specified period. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Resolution No. 20121213-068 was approved with friendly
amendments on Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Martinez’ second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye
were: Mayor Pro Tem Cole and Council Members Martinez,
Morrison and Tovo. Those voting nay were: Mayor Leffingwell
and Council Members Riley and Spelman. See minutes for
further details.
12/13/2012 20121213-098 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify
potential resources up to $10 million that would allow the
City to realize near-term opportunities for affordable
housing projects and programs. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20121213-098 was approved
with a friendly amendment on Council Member
Morrison’s motion, Council Member Tovo’s second on a 7-
0 vote. See minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
1/17/2013 20130117-054 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate the
feasibility of using the City-owned property located at 6909 Ryan
Drive for a pocket park and model energy efficient, affordable,
and family-friendly multi-family development and to conduct
community outreach before moving orward with any long-term
plans for this property. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council
Member Mike Martinez ) Resolution No. 20130117-054 was
approved on consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Council Member Martinez’ second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor
Leffingwell was absent.
1/17/2013 20130117-053 Good Government
Approve a resolution signifying the Austin City Council’s
intent to support a Constitutional Amendment and/or
other legislative actions ensuring that money is not speech,
and therefore the expenditure of money to influence the
electoral or legislative process is not a form of
constitutionally protected speech, and shall be regulated. (
Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura
Morrison ) Resolution No. 20130117-053 was approved
on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Leffingwell was
absent.
1/31/2013 20130131-031 Land Use
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment to the
Plaza Saltillo TOD District Station Area Plan and Regulating
Plan to allow indoor entertainment as a conditional use in
the TOD Mixed Use zoning category and directing the City
Manager to process the amendment. ( Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Resolution 20130131-031 was approved on consent on
Council Member Martinez’ motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/14/2013 20130214-041
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the 2013 Bengali and South Asian New
Year Festival event sponsored by Texas
Bengali Cultural Alliance which is to be held
Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Zilker Hillside
Theater. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Chris Riley ) Ordinance No.
20130214-041 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Council Member Morrison’s second on a 7-
0 vote.
2/14/2013 20130214-043
Approve an ordinance creating a Commission on Veterans
Affairs. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike
Martinez ) Ordinance No. 20130214-043 was approved on
Council Member Martinez’ motion, Mayor
Leffingwell’s second on a 7-0 vote.
2/28/2013 20130228-033 Parks and Open Space
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20130131-
028 to provide that only biking is authorized on certain
trails on a 24-hour basis for the 2013 calendar year. (
Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Ordinance No. 20130228-033 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted
nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/28/2013 20130228-034 Good Government
Approve a resolution urging the United States Congress to
enact legislation accomplishing comprehensive
immigration reform. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member Laura Morrison ) Resolution No.
20130228-034 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
2/28/2013 20130228-039 Parks and Open Space
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop
a revised design of Bartholomew Pool that incorporates
community input and remedies the site’s groundwater
challenges. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) Resolution
No. 20130228-039 was approved on Council Member
Morrison’s motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
2/28/2013 20130228-035 Public Safety
Approve a resolution signifying the City Council's intent to
endorse efforts to develop a comprehensive approach to
reducing gun crime. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council
Member William Spelman ) Resolution No. 20130228-035 was
approved on Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/28/2013 20130228-037
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the Pause for Paws event sponsored by
Austin PetsAlive in partnership with Girl
Scout Junior Troop 792 which is to be held
on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Brentwood
Park. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison ) Ordinance No. 20130228-037
was approved on Council Member Tovo’s
motion, Council Member Morrison’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
2/28/2013 20130228-042 Parks and Open Space
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to offer one
free day at Deep Eddy Pool during the period of March 9 - 17,
2013. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Laura
Morrison ) Resolution No. 20130228-042 was approved on
consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
3/7/2013 20130307-032
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the YWCA Members Speakers Series
which is to be held on Thursday, March 21,
2013 at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican
American Cultural Center. (Sponsor: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance
No. 20130307-032 was approved on
consent on Council Member Martinez’
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a
7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/7/2013 20130307-035 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution to support and endorse the State of
Texas using funds from the National Mortgage Settlement
for housing and housing-related activities. (Sponsor:
Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20130307-035 was
approved on consent on Council Member Martinez’
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
3/7/2013 20130307-038
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the People Organized
in the Defense of Earth and her Resources
(PODER) Annual Cesar Chavez Awards
Dinner which is to be held on Sunday,
March 24, 2013 at the Emma S. Barrientos
Mexican American Cultural Center.
(Sponsor: Council Member Mike Martinez,
Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo,
Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Ordinance No. 20130307-038 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Martinez’ motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/21/2013 20130321-033
Approve an ordinance waiving additional
rental fees for the 2013 Bengali New Year
Festival sponsored by the Bangladesh
Association of Greater Austin which is to be
held Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Fiesta
Gardens. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1:
Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-
sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20130321-033 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Martinez’ motion,
Council Member Morrison’s second on a 7-
0 vote.
3/21/2013 20130321-035 Arts
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a five year contract with RunTex
Foundation to produce the Trail of Lights. ( Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Resolution No. 20130321-035 was approved on
Council Member Martinez’ motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/21/2013 20130321-037
Approve an ordinance encouraging support
of the Lemonade Day Austin 2013 event on
Sunday, May 5, 2013 taking place City-wide,
waiving the requirement and fees for a
temporary food permit under City Code
Chapter 10-3 and waiving the requirement
and fees for a license agreement under City
Code Chapter 14-11. ( Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1:
Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-
sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20130321-037 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Martinez’ motion,
Council Member Morrison’s second on a 7-
0 vote.
3/21/2013 20130321-039
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees for the Saving America's Black Boys
Solutions Summit National Campaign
launch sponsored by the Portland
Development Commission which was held
Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the George
Washington Carver Museum and Cultural
Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell) Ordinance No. 20130321-039
was approved on consent on Council
Member Martinez’ motion,
Council Member Morrison’s second on a 7-
0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/21/2013 20130321-040 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide
options and a proposed timeframe for conducting a preliminary
study of downtown alleys and stating the policy that the Council
shall refrain from amending the City Code regarding downtown
alleys and shall carefully consider alley vacations until the study
has been completed and reviewed. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison)
Resolution No. 20130321-040 was approved on Council
Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member Morrison’s second on
a 6-1 vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted nay.
3/21/2013 20130321-041
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare a
comparative report evaluating the performance of both Texas
and national public utilities that are governed in whole or in part
by an independent board, both individually and with respect to
Austin Energy's performance and policy goals. ( Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Laura Morrison) Resolution No. 20130321-041 was
approved on Council Member Morrison’s motion, Council
Member Tovo’s second on a 7-0 vote.
3/21/2013 20130321-047 Green Infastructure
Approve a resolution amending the City's legislative
agenda to support reinstating prior years funding levels for
local air quality programs and redistributing inspection and
maintenance funds to counties based on the program's
intended purpose. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-
sponsor 2: Council Member William Spelman) Resolution
No. 20130321-047 was approved on consent on Council
Member Martinez’ motion,
Council Member Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/28/2013 20130328-029
Approve the waiver of closure notice and deadline requirements
which allow objections to the closure of right-of-way and the
waiver of certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the 20 ft
Wide Event which is to be held April 13 - 21, 2013, in the alley
between Congress Avenue, Brazos Street, 9th Street, and 10th
Street. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-
sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council
Member Chris Riley) The motion to approve the waiver of
closure notice and deadline requirements was approved on
consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
3/28/2013 20130328-031 Residential Compatibility
Approve a resolution initiating a City Code amendment to codify
the downtown density bonus program as related to the central
urban redevelopment (CURE) combining district, directing the
manager to process the amendment, and establishing the policy
that the City Council will use the adopted Downtown Austin Plan
bonus program as guiding principles to review future CURE
zoning requests when exercising its discretionary zoning
authority. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-
sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison) Resolution No.
20130328-031 was approved on Council Member Tovo’s
motion, Council Member Morrison’s second on a 4-3 vote.
Those voting aye were Mayor Pro Tem Cole and Council
Members Morrison, Spelman and Tovo. Those voting nay were
Mayor Leffingwell and Council Members Martinez and Riley.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/11/2013 20130411-032
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the "Two Gentlemen of Verona"
performances which are to be held on May
2-4, 9-11, and 16-18, 2013, at Ramsey
Neighborhood Park. (Sponsor: Council
Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2:
Council Member Mike Martinez) Ordinance
No. 20130411-032 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion, Council Member Morrison’s
second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member
Tovo was absent.
4/11/2013 20130411-035
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the 15th Annual Austin Dragon Boat
Festival which is to be held on Saturday,
April 27, 2013 at Festival Beach. (Sponsor:
Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2:
Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Ordinance No.
20130411-035 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Council Member Morrison’s second on a 6-
0 vote. Council Member Tovo was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/11/2013 20130411-039
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
under City Code Chapter 14-8, and
authorizing payment of certain costs for the
20 ft Wide Event which is to be held April
13 - 21, 2013, in the alley between
Congress Avenue, Brazos Street, 9th Street,
and 10th Street; and declaring an
emergency. (Sponsor: Council Member
Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole) Ordinance No. 20130411-039
was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Council
Member Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote.
Council Member Tovo was absent.
4/11/2013 20130411-042
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees and waiving certain requirements for
the Next Generation Network's Evening of
Education, Leadership & Action event which
was held on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American
Cultural Center. (Sponsor: Council Member
Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance
No. 20130411-042 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion,
Council Member Morrison’s second on a 6-
0 vote. Council Member Tovo was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/11/2013 20130411-044
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees and waiving certain requirements for
the WobeonFest 2013 Austin World Music
Festival which was held on April 6-7, 2013
at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-
American Cultural Center. (Sponsor: Council
Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2:
Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Ordinance No.
20130411-044 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Council Member Morrison’s second on a 6-
0 vote. Council Member Tovo was absent.
4/25/2013 20130425-058
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements and authorizing payment
of certain costs for the July 4th North Shoal
Creek Neighborhood Association
Independence Day Parade sponsored by the
North Shoal Creek Neighborhood
Association which is to be held Thursday,
July 4, 2013 on the streets and City
parkland surrounding Pillow School. (
Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No. 20130425-058
was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion,
Council Member Riley’s second on a 6-0
vote. Council Member Martinez was
absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/25/2013 20130425-059
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the Umlauf Garden Party annual
fundraiser which is to be held Thursday,
April 25, 2013 at the Umlauf Sculpture
Garden and Museum at 605 Robert E. Lee
Road; and provide for emergency passage. (
Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris
Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No. 20130425-059
was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Council
Member Riley’s second on a 6-0 vote.
Council Member Martinez was absent.
4/25/2013 20130425-061 Arts
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify
appropriate funding sources to provide $150,000 to Austin
Playhouse contingent on Austin Playhouse providing
written commitments to cover all project costs by June 15,
2013. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-
sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20130425-
061 was approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Council Member Riley’s second on a 5-
1 vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted nay. Council Member
Martinez was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/25/2013 20130425-062
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the Lady Bird Lake
Festival which is to be held Tuesday, May
21, 2013 at Fiesta Gardens. ( Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison,
Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley,
Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20130425-062 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Council Member Riley’s
second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member
Martinez was absent.
4/25/2013 20130425-063
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the 2013 Mother
Earth Day Festival which is to be held
Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Springs in Zilker
Park. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No.
20130425-063 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Council Member Riley’s second on a 6-0
vote. Council Member Martinez was
absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/25/2013 20130425-064
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve an ordinance amending the community benefit charge
schedule of Ordinance No. 20120607-055 to define eligibility
criteria for the Austin Energy customer assistance program.
Related to Item #65. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie
Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor
2: Council Member Laura Morrison) Ordinance No. 20130425-
064 was approved on consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion,
Council Member Riley’s second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member
Martinez was absent.
4/25/2013 20130425-065
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to reinstate
customers who have been dropped from the Austin Energy
customer assistance program because of changes made by
Ordinance No. 20120607-055 to the wording of the program's
eligibility criteria. Related to Item #64. ( Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Resolution No. 20130425-065 was approved on consent on
Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council Member Riley’s
second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Martinez was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/25/2013 20130425-066
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
parking fees for the DeafBlind volunteer
Support Services Providers event that took
place Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Emma
Long Metropolitan Park. ( Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1:
Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-
sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20130425-066 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion,
Council Member Riley’s second on a 6-0
vote. Council Member Martinez was
absent.
5/9/2013 20130509-030 Land Use
Approve a resolution initiating code amendments to the
Central Urban Redevelopment Combined District (CURE) to
bring it into alignment with the Downtown Density Bonus
Program including amendments eliminating the ability to
use CURE as a means to secure additional height and
density. (Sponsor: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-
sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman, Co-sponsor
2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20130509-
030 was approved on Council Member Morrison’s
motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 6-1 vote. Mayor
Leffingwell voted nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/9/2013 20130509-031 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
establish baseline information, goals, opportunities and
sustainable strategies for preserving affordable housing
stock and to work with stakeholders to develop
recommendations to Council to proactively address
preservation of affordable housing. ( Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20130509-031 was approved
on Council Member Martinez’ motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
5/9/2013 20130509-033
Approve the reimbursement of certain fees
and waiver of requirements under City
Code Chapter 14-8 for the Texas Peace
Officer Memorial Foundation's biennial
Memorial Service and Parade sponsored by
the Texas Peace Officer Memorial
Foundation which was held Monday, May 6,
2013 beginning at the Ann Richards
Congress Avenue Bridge and ending at the
Texas State Capitol Building. ( Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-
sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-
sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
The motion to approve the reimbursement
of certain fees and waiver of requirements
for the Texas Peace Officer Memorial
Foundation’s biennial memorial service
and parade was approved on consent on
Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/9/2013 20130509-034
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees for the Telling Project's Telling: Austin,
TX event sponsored by Austin Community
College which was held April 25-27 and May
2-4, 2013 at the Emma S. Barrientos
Mexican American Cultural Center. ( Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-
sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison,
Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20130509-034 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
5/23/2013 20130523-067
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements under City Code Chapter
14-8, certain other fees and requirements,
and authorizing payment of certain costs
for the City co-sponsored Greater East
Austin Youth Association's 2013 Juneteenth
Parade and Celebration which is to be held
on June 15, 2013, at Rosewood Park.
(Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-
sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-
sponsor 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Ordinance No. 20130523-067 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/23/2013 20130523-069
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to collect data
on multi-family units participating in Austin Energy's Multi-
Family Energy Efficiency Program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William
Spelman, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Resolution No. 20130523-069 was approved on Council
Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were:
Council Members Martinez, Morrison, Spelman and Tovo.
Those voting nay were: Mayor Leffingwell, Mayor Pro Tem
Cole and Council Member Riley.
5/23/2013 20130523-072
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees to Latinitas for the Fotos de Mi Alma
annual fundraiser event which was held on
Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Emma S.
Barrientos Mexican American Cultural
Center. (Sponsor: Council Member Mike
Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No.
20130523-072 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/23/2013 20130523-074 Parks and Open Space
Approve a resolution declaring the second Saturday in
August for Barton Springs Fest, providing a half day free
swimming and celebration at Barton Springs by all
interested persons and renew the City's commitment to
work with the citizens of Austin to protect Barton Springs
and the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer. (Sponsor: Council
Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Resolution No. 20130523-074 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
5/23/2013 20130523-077
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the Austin Partners in Education
volunteer recruitment banners which are to
be installed in August 2013. (Sponsor:
Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-
sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-
sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20130523-077 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/6/2013 20130606-050 Residential Compatibility
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a
one-year pilot registration program for residential rental
properties located in certain neighborhoods and to explore the
feasibility of a code amendment for enhanced fines after the
first conviction of a city code violation related to property
maintenance. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo,
Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez) Resolution No.
20130606-050 was approved with amendments on Council
Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member Martinez’ second on
a 5-2 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Pro Tem Cole and
Council Members Martinez, Morrison, Riley and Tovo. Those
voting nay were: Mayor Leffingwell and Council Member
Spelman. See minutes for further details.
6/20/2013 20130620-056 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to ensure
that the Neighborhood Connectivity Division of the Public
Works Department and the transportation planners
reviewing zoning cases include in the staff report what
effects, if any, the zoning change or its conditions may
have on connectivity. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20130620-056 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Martinez’ second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/20/2013 20130620-059 Social Service
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to present
options for funding the Congregate Meals Program that provides
free meals for senior citizens through the end of the fiscal year,
and determine if next fiscal year's allocation to the Capital Area
Council of Governments for this purpose can be increased to
maintain current levels of service. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike
Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Resolution No. 20130620-059 was approved on consent on
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Martinez’ second on a 7-0 vote.
6/27/2013 20130627-069 Local Business
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to determine if
any legal barriers would prevent the City from enacting an
ordinance restricting or prohibiting aerial advertising and, if no
such barriers exist, to draft such an ordinance for consideration
by the City Council by August 29, 2013. ( Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Resolution No. 20130627-069 was approved on Council
Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member Morrison’s second on
a 5-1 vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted nay. Council Member
Spelman was off the dais.
6/27/2013 20130627-070 Parks and Open Space
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to assess the
value of public trees, evaluate current levels of care provided for
public trees, consider adjustments to the delivery of public tree
care, and provide recommendations to the City Council.
(Sponsor: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor
Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Resolution No. 20130627-070 was approved on consent on
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member Martinez’
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/27/2013 20130627-072 Historic Preservation
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to analyze
the impacts of HB 3350 and present necessary City Code
amendments so that homestead preservation districts can
be created as soon as possible. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
William Spelman, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Resolution No. 20130627-072 was approved with a
friendly amendment on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion,
Council Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote. See
minutes for further details.
6/27/2013 20130627-075 Green Infastructure
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop
recommendations for preserving the environmental protections
currently codified in the City Code regulations for the Lake
Austin Residential District zoning for properties within 1,000 feet
of the Lake Austin shoreline and to consider revising the process
for variance review requests for properties in close proximity to
Lake Austin. (Sponsor: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor
1: Council Member William Spelman) Resolution No. 20130627-
075 was approved on Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council
Morrison’s second on a 5-1 motion. Mayor Leffingwell voted
nay. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
6/27/2013 20130627-082
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the Vietnamese Family Day event
sponsored by SAHELI which is to be held on
Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Gus Garcia
Recreation Center. (Sponsor: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No. 20130627-082
was approved on consent on Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Martinez’ second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/8/2013 20130808-051 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare
a cost estimate and timeline for public improvements at
Hyde Park Plaza and identify potential sources of funding
to Council for consideration. (Sponsor: Council Member
Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Resolution No. 20130808-051 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
8/8/2013 20130808-052 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the City
Code to ensure a minimum affordability period for
affordable housing units built in the Rainey Street
Subdistrict. (Sponsor: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-
sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No.
20130808-052 was approved on Council Member
Morrison’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s second on
a 5-2 vote. Those voting aye were: Council Members
Martinez, Morrison, Riley, Spelman and Tovo. Those
voting nay were: Mayor Leffingwell and Mayor Pro Tem
Cole.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/8/2013 20130808-054 Public Safety
Approve a resolution of the City of Austin for participation in a
Regional Emergency Communications District as authorized by
Chapter 772, Subchapter G, of the Texas Health and Safety
Code. (Sponsor: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1:
Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Resolution No. 20130808-054 was
approved on consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
8/8/2013 20130808-056 Labor Relations
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to include
the City of Austin as a participant in the Work-From-Home
day on September 10, 2013. (Sponsor: Council Member
Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Resolution No. 20130808-056 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
8/8/2013 20130808-057
Approve an ordinance amending Resolution No. 021003-40
to make the Viva la Vida Street Festival and Parade a City
Co-sponsored event, waiving certain fees and
requirements, and authorizing payment of certain costs for
the event which, for Fiscal Year 2013-14, will be held on
October 19, 2013. (Sponsor: Council Member Mike
Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-
sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No.
20130808-057 was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second
on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/8/2013 20130808-060 Good Government
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment to exempt
ADA-compliant ramps from setback requirements, and directing
the City Manager to review and make recommendations for
reducing or eliminating fees and establishing an expedited
review process for accessibility ramps. (Sponsor: Council
Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-
sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Resolution No.
20130808-060 was approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
8/8/2013 20130808-061 Families and Children
Approve a resolution creating the Austin/Travis County
Mentoring Advisory Council and directing the City Manager
to identify funding in the amount of $15,000 to support
the efforts and outcomes of the Mentoring Advisory
Council. (Sponsor: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-
sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2:
Mayor Lee Leffingwell) Resolution No. 20130808-061 was
approved on consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
8/8/2013 20130808-065
Approve an ordinance waving certain fees
and requirements for the Michael & Susan
Dell Foundation Day of Service which is to
be held Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at
the Dove Springs Recreation Center.
(Sponsor: Council Member Laura Morrison,
Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike
Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No. 20130808-065
was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/22/2013 20130822-085 Good Government
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review
and analyze recently enacted State laws relating to Public-
Private Partnership proposals and identify any needed
adjustments to City policies and procedures. (Sponsor:
Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike
Martinez) Resolution No. 20130822-085 was approved
with following friendly amendment on Council Member
Morrison’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0
vote.
8/29/2013 20130829-078 Land Use
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the City
Code in response to recommendations of the Lake Austin
Task Force and directing the City Manager to process code
amendments relating to shoreline and dock development
and to the registration and identification of docks and;
directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance related
to wake zones, evaluate implementation of certain fees
and implement enforcement of water quality protections
designed to ensure environmental and related health,
safety, welfare, sustainability, and coordinated lake
management relevant to Lake Austin. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris
Riley) Resolution No. 20130829-078 was approved on
Council Member Morrison’s motion, Council
Member Tovo’s second on a 6-1 vote. Mayor Leffingwell
voted nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
9/26/2013 20130926-072 Social Services
Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and
execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin
Community College relating to the provision of educational
language classes at the Asian American Resource Center.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor
1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell) Resolution No. 20130926-072 was approved
on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
9/26/2013 20130926-073 Technology
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop
and implement an online message board for use by Council
Members. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William
Spelman, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-
sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez) Resolution No.
20130926-073 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s second on
a 7-0 vote.
9/26/2013 20130926-077 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to obtain
community input and report to Council by October 24,
2013 with options for the future use of the City-owned
tract of land located at 401 West St. Johns Avenue in
Austin, also known as Reznicek Field. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council
Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member
Laura Morrison) Resolution No. 20130926-077 was
approved with the following friendly amendment on
Council Member Martinez’ motion, Council Member
Tovo’s second on a 7-0 vote. There was a friendly
amendment made by Mayor Pro Tem Cole to extend the
consideration of this item to January 15, 2014.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
9/26/2013 20130926-078 Open Government
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to produce an
analysis of direct and indirect costs of special events over the
last 5 years; to provide recommendations as necessary; and to
provide both the analysis and recommendations to Council by
November 1, 2013. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie
Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-
sponsor 2: Council Member William Spelman) Resolution No.
20130926-078 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0
vote.
9/26/2013 20130926-081 Public Health
Approve an ordinance creating a Commission on Seniors to
serve as an advisory board to the City Council concerning
the quality of life for seniors in the Austin area and to
ensure they are productive, independent, and healthy.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1:
Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No. 20130926-081 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion,
Council Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
9/26/2013 20130926-083
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to limit
any utility service cut-off for nonpayment to electric
service only. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez,
Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution
No. 20130926-083 with the amendment to delete the
date October 24, 2013 and replace with the date
November 21, 2013 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s second on a 7-
0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
9/26/2013 20130926-086
Approve a resolution directing the city manager to allocate up to
$450 from Council Member Tovo's office budget balance, as well
as from the office budget balances of any other councilmembers
who have funds available in their office budget balances and
who want to contribute, to reimburse the Texas Book Festival
for parking expenses at the Austin Bergstrom International
Airport. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Mayor Lee Leffingwell) Resolution No. 20130926-086 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
10/3/2013
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees for the Centroamericanto Fest 2013
sponsored by La Peña, Inc. which was held
on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the
Zilker Hillside Theater. ( Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-
sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison,
Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
This item was withdrawn on consent on
Council Member Martinez’ motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
10/17/2013
Equality and Human
Rights
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager not to allow the
removal of personal items placed on burial plots, to investigate
best practices regarding cemetery maintenance and grave
ornamentation, and to involve the Parks Board and other
interested parties in the stakeholder process regarding
cemetery maintenance and grave ornamentation. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Mike Martinez CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) This item was
withdrawn on consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/17/2013 20131017-033
Approve an ordinance waiving certain
rental fees for the Homeless Memorial
Sunrise Service event sponsored by House
the Homeless, which is to be held on
Sunday, November 17, 2013, at the Fannie
Davis Gazebo on Auditorium Shores.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike
Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20131017-033 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, ayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
10/17/2013 20131017-034
Approve an ordinance waiving certain
temporary vending permit fees required
under City Code Chapter 10 for the 15th
Annual Green Corn Project Fundraiser
which is to be held on Sunday, October 27,
2013 at Boggy Creek Farm. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO
1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2:
Council Member Laura Morrison)
Ordinance No. 20131017-034 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/17/2013 20131017-039
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the Austin Civic Wind
Ensemble event sponsored by Austin Civic
Wind Ensemble, which is to be held on
Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the George
Washington Carver Museum and Cultural
Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Ordinance No. 20131017-039 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
10/17/2013 20131017-042
Equality and Human
Rights
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to implement a
policy allowing ornamentation within the boundaries of a burial
plot, subject to applicable laws allowing removal for health
and/or safety reasons, and pending the outcome of a
stakeholder process and final policy direction from the City
Council. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole) Resolution No. 20131017-042 was approved on Council
Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member Martinez’ second on
a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/24/2013
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify
areas within the upcoming fiscal year 2014-
2015 budget to conduct facilitated discussions of the Asian
American quality of life issues in Austin; develop strategies to
address the findings coming out of a Community Scorecard and
the discussions; report back to Council with recommendations
for enhanced or new City programs and practices; provide the
Public Health and Human Services Subcommittee with a six-
month update and establish an Asian American Quality of Life
Advisory committee to guide efforts and the work of the Asian
American Resource Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council
Member Laura Morrison) This item was withdrawn on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
10/24/2013 20131024-055
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore
the feasibility of creating a guaranteed loan program,
including a collateral pool for small businesses and minority-
and women owned businesses (MBE/WBEs) that contract
with the City directly, or through companies that contract
with the City or have chapter 380 economic incentive
agreements with the City. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo
CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison) Resolution No.
20131024-055 was approved on Council Member
Martinez’ motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 6-1
vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/24/2013 20131024-056 Economic Policy
Approve a resolution to revise the Firm Based Incentive
Matrix used to determine firm eligibility for economic
development incentives as authorized by Chapter 380 of
the Texas Local Government. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura
Morrison) Resolution No. 20131024-056 was approved
with amendments on Council Member Martinez’ motion,
Council Member Tovo’s second on a vote of 6-1. Mayor
Leffingwell voted nay. See minutes for further details.
10/24/2013 20131024-057 Green Infastructure
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
participate in the Capital Area Council of Governments' air
quality program's Ozone Advance Action Plan, implement
appropriate emission reduction measures, and report back
to Council by December 16, 2013. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member William
Spelman CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution
No. 20131024-057 was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Council Member Morrison’s
second on a 7-0 vote. The City Manager should provide a
memo to Council identifying which City of Austin
measures will be incorporated into the regional Ozone
Advance Program Action Plan by December 16, 2013,
including any new fiscal impacts from those measures.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/24/2013 20131024-061
Approve an ordinance ending the pilot program which
allowed biking on trails on a 24-hour basis by repealing
Ordinance No. 20130131-028 and Ordinance No.
20130228-033. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell,
Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance
20131024-061 was approved on Council Member
Morrison’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s second on a 6-1 vote. Council Member Riley voted
nay.
10/24/2013 20131024-063 Residential Compatibility
Approve a resolution concerning the following: (a) code
enforcement processes and legal responses used by the City of
Austin and other cities, (b) properties with high criminal activity
and code violations, (c) low-interest financing programs related
to rehabilitating rental properties, (d) educational programs for
tenants and landlords, and (e) possible funding of targeted code
enforcement programs through the Department of Justice
"Restore Rundberg" grant. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council
Member Mike Martinez)
Resolution No. 20131024-063 was approved on consent on
Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole recused
herself.
10/24/2013 20131024-084 Public Health
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 to create
an Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Ordinance No. 20131024-084 was approved on consent on
Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/24/2013 20131024-085 Public Health
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify
areas within the budget to conduct facilitated discussions of the
Asian American quality of life issues in Austin; develop strategies
to address the findings coming out of a Community Scorecard
and the discussions; report back to Council with
recommendations for enhanced or new City programs and
practices; and provide the Public Health and Human Services
Subcommittee with a six-month update. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike
Martinez CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Ordinance No. 20131024-085 was approved on consent on
Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/7/2013 20131107-017
Approve the waiver of the right-of-way
closure notice requirements, the security
deposit requirement, certain fees and
authorize payment of certain costs under
City Code Chapter 14-8 for the City
cosponsored 2013 Veteran's Day Parade
with Travis County Veterans Service Office,
which is to be held on Monday, November
11, 2013 from the Ann Richards Congress
Avenue Bridge to the Capitol Building.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) The motion
to approve the waiver of the right-of-way
closure notice requirements, the security
deposit requirement, certain fees and
authorize payment of certain costs for the
City co-sponsored 2013 Veteran’s Day
Parade with Travis County Veterans
Service Office was approved on consent on
Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
11/7/2013 20131107-040
Approve a resolution giving the portion of Metropolis Drive
on which the veterans affairs outpatient clinic is located
the honorary name of Heroes Way. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20131107-040 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/7/2013 20131107-041 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review
the adequacy of soil volume and quality specifications in
streetscape tree plantings; review and identify
opportunities to review City regulations, programs, and
specifications regarding streetscape tree plantings; and
provide a report to City Council.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council
Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20131107-041 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
11/7/2013 20131107-050
Equality and Human
Rights
Approve a resolution authorizing the Human Rights
Commission to sponsor the 2013 Austin Transgender Day
of Remembrance. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris
Riley CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20131107-050 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
11/7/2013 20131107-052 Energy Conservation
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with
the Discount Steering Committee and other consumer
advocates to develop rules for deferred payment agreements
and service disconnections and to offer recommendations on an
arrearage management plan and education related to utility
usage reduction, and to report back to the City Council within six
months. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Laura Morrison)
Resolution No. 20131107-052 was approved on consent on
Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/21/2013
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-14
establishing a pilot program requiring rental registration for
multi-family rental properties in the general area in and around
the North Austin Civic Association (NACA) and Restore
Rundberg; establishing a penalty; and establishing pilot program
evaluation criteria. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie
Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
11/21/2013
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-14
establishing a pilot program requiring rental registration for
multi-family rental properties in East Riverside/Oltorf Combined
Neighborhood (EROC); establishing a penalty; and establishing
pilot program evaluation criteria. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike
Martinez)
11/21/2013
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-14
establishing a pilot program requiring rental registration for
multi-family rental properties in the Central Austin
Neighborhood Advisory Committee (CANPAC) Planning Areas,
the Hyde Park, Northfield, and North Loop neighborhoods, and
certain single-family and duplex rental properties; establishing a
penalty; and establishing pilot program evaluation criteria. (
Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1:
Council Member Mike Martinez)
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/21/2013 20131121-053 Residential Compatibility
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment related
to dwelling unit occupancy and directing the City Manager
to process the code amendment; requesting that the
Codes and Ordinances Subcommittee Stealth Dorm
Working Group convene additional meetings concerning
stealth dorm issues, best practices, and potential
amendments to development regulations; requesting that
the City Manager provide support to the Working Group
and bring recommendations back to Council. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council
Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20131121-053 was approved with friendly
amendments on Council Member Martinez’ motion,
Council Member Riley’s second on a 7-0 vote. See
minutes for further details.
11/21/2013 20131121-058
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees and requirements for the 2013 Travis
County 13th Annual Co-Ed Softball
Tournament for their Combined Charities
Campaign which was held on Saturday,
November 9, 2013 at Krieg Fields. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1:
Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No.
20131121-058 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/21/2013
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-14 to
establish a pilot program requiring rental registration for multi-
family properties and certain single-family and duplex properties
in certain central Austin areas; establishing a penalty; and
establishing pilot program evaluation criteria. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Tovo CO1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
12/5/2013 20131205-007
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-9 relating
to deferred payment agreements and restoration of utility
service. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Laura Morrison) Ordinance 20131205-007 was
approved on Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 6-1 vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted nay.
Direction was given to staff to report back to Council in six
months on the implementation of the ordinance including its
impact on the CAP funding.
12/12/2013 20131212-074 Public Health
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to pursue
strategies to address problems associated with mental
health and self-medication identified in by the African
American Resource Advisory Commission in a resolution
dated October 2, 2013. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-
sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No.
20131212-074 was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second
on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/12/2013 20131212-076 Transportation
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
communicate to relevant agencies the City's concerns about the
construction of MoPac sound wall #3 north of Bullard Drive; to
re-poll eligible individuals about whether they are in favor of the
construction of sound wall #3; and to report back to Council
with poll results and an outline of available options related to
sound wall #3. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo
CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member
William Spelman) Resolution No. 20131212-076 was approved
on consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
12/12/2013 20131212-078
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
fees required for the Austin Empty Bowl
Project event which was held on Sunday,
November 24, 2013 at Marchesa Hall &
Theatre in Lincoln Village. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez
CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO
2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20131212-078 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/12/2013 20131212-081
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
propose an appointment process for utility billing hearings
officer and necessary code amendments that ensures the
highest levels of impartiality and customer service in the
dispute process (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20131212-081 was
approved on consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
12/12/2013 20131212-140
Approve an ordinance amending Resolution
No. 021003-40 to make the Merry
Memories event, hosted by River City Youth
Foundation, a City Co-sponsored event and
waiving certain fees and requirements for
the event which, for Fiscal Year 2013-14,
was held on December 7, 2013. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez
CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO
2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance
No. 20131212-140 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a
7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
1/23/2014 20140123-054
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the Dell Children's
Gala 2014 which is to be held on Saturday,
January 25, 2014 at the Austin Convention
Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20140123-054 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor
Leffingwell was absent.
1/23/2014 20140123-056
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the Chinese New Year Celebration
sponsored by the Chinese Society of Austin
which is to be held on Saturday, February 8,
2014 at the Asian American Resource
Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Ordinance No. 20140123-056 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor
Leffingwell was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
1/23/2014 20140123-057
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the Casa Marianella event sponsored by
Casa Marianella which is to be held on
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Fiesta
Gardens. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Laura Morrison) Ordinance No.
20140123-057 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Council Member Morrison’s second on a 6-
0 vote. Mayor Leffingwell was absent.
1/23/2014 20140123-058
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain fees for a
kickball tournament sponsored by Austin Kickball
Organization which was held Saturday, December 14, 2013
at the Montopolis Youth Sports Complex. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Ordinance No. 20140123-058 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Leffingwell was
absent.
1/30/2014 20140130-050
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain parking fees for the
Austin Children's Shelter benefit event
sponsored by Austin Children's Shelter
which is to be held on Friday, February 21,
2014 at the Parish and the Parish
Underground. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Ordinance No. 20140130-050 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s motion, Council Member Morrison’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/13/2014 20140213-044
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop
a financing and funding plan for Homestead Preservation
Districts and determine criteria for designating whether
land is unproductive, underdeveloped or blighted. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council
Member William Spelman CO 2: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Resolution No. 20140213-044 was approved on
consent on Council Member Martinez’ motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
2/13/2014 20140213-046 Transportation
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
communicate to the Texas Department of Transportation and
the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) that the
City wishes to amend the interlocal agreement between the City
and CTRMA to rescind authority to construct Sound Wall #3 of
the MoPac Improvement Project in City right-of-way. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member William Spelman)
Resolution No. 20140213-046 was approved on consent on
Council Member Martinez’ motion, Council Member Spelman’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/27/2014 20140227-042
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and requirements
for the 2014 Bengali New Year Festival
sponsored by the Bangladesh Association of
Greater Austin which is to be held Saturday,
April 19, 2014 at Fiesta Gardens. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison
CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member Chris Riley) Ordinance No.
20140227-042 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Council Member Morrison’s second on a 7-
0 vote.
2/27/2014 20140227-046 Parks and Open Space
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to solicit
feedback from the Parks and Recreation Board, the Downtown
Commission, and the Early Childhood Council for a carousel pilot
project as well as suggestions for how revenues might best serve
Austin's youth, and to report back to the City Council by June 26,
2014 with options for locating, installing and operating a
carousel for the use and enjoyment of Austin families and
visitors at minimal or no cost to the City. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole
CO 2: Council Member William Spelman) Resolution No.
20140227-046 was approved on Council Member Tovo’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/27/2014 20140227-050
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review and
finalize cost estimates, to identify an appropriate funding
source, and to return to Council with a budget amendment by
March 6, 2014, to cover the costs of upgrading the Asian
American Resource Center so that it has a commercial kitchen.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Laura Morrison) Resolution No. 20140227-050 was
approved on Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 6-1 vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted nay.
3/6/2014 20140306-019
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the "Hamlet"
performances sponsored by Something for
Nothing Theater which are to be held on
May 22-24, 2014, May 29-31, 2014, and
June 5- 7, 2014, at Ramsey Neighborhood
Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 2: Council Member Mike
Martinez) Ordinance No. 20140306-019
was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Council
Member Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote.
Mayor Leffingwell was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/6/2014 20140306-020
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the 2014
Marathon Kids Finisher Medal event
sponsored by Marathon Kids which was
held Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Toney
Burger Stadium. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20140306-020 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor
Leffingwell was absent.
3/6/2014 20140306-024
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve a resolution creating an Austin Generation Resource
Planning Task Force to examine and make recommendations
regarding the 2014 update to Austin Energy's Resource,
Generation, and Climate Protection Plan. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 2: Council Member William Spelman) Resolution
No. 20140306-024 was approved with two amendments on
Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member Morrison’s
second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Leffingwell was absent.
3/6/2014 20140306-026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to coordinate
with the City Clerk and the City Attorney to schedule a Special
Called Meeting on one Saturday in 2014 for a three-hour
Citizens Forum. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Mike
Martinez) Resolution No. 20140306-026 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council
Member Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Leffingwell
was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/20/2014 20140320-051
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with the Travis County Justice and Public Safety Division,
the Travis County Sheriff's Office, the Travis County
Criminal Courts and Prosecution, the Seton Healthcare
Family, the Psychiatric Services Stakeholder work group,
and other community members to develop an
implementation plan and funding strategies for a sobriety
center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO
1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Mike Martinez) Resolution No. 20140320-051 was
approved on consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
3/27/2014 20140327-031
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees and requirements for the
2014 Mother Earth Day Festival which is to
be held Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Springs
in Zilker Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Chris Riley) Ordinance No.
20140327-031 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/27/2014 20140327-032
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees and requirements for the
Lady Bird Lake Festival which is to be held
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Fiesta Gardens.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Ordinance No. 20140327-032 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
3/27/2014 20140327-036
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
conduct a post-event evaluation of the South by Southwest
Music Conference and Festival that includes stakeholder
feedback, to report to Council the results of the evaluation,
and to bring any proposed code changes; and requesting
the Music Commission and Urban Transportation
Commissions hold public hearings and provide feedback
related to the evaluation and relevant proposed code
changes. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike
Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20140327-036 was
approved on Council Member Martinez’ motion, Council
Member Tovo’s second on a 7-0 vote.
3/27/2014 20140327-038
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
expedite the public process for renaming the baseball
fields located at 5801 Ainez Drive to Freddy P. Zamora Jr.
Baseball Fields, and bring back an ordinance for Council
approval on May 1, 2014. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution
No. 20140327-038 was approved on consent on Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/27/2014 20140327-041
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees and requirements for
Austin Lyric Opera which is to be held
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Emma S.
Barrientos Mexican American Cultural
Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura
Morrison) Ordinance No. 20140327-041
was approved on consent on Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
3/27/2014 20140327-042
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and requirements
and authorize payment of certain costs for
the HONK! TX event which is to be held
Friday-Sunday, March 21-23, 2014 at the
Adams-Hemphill and Pan Am Parks. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Laura Morrison) Ordinance No.
20140327-042 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/10/2014 20140410-028
Approve an ordinance encouraging support
of the Lemonade Day Austin 2014 event on
Sunday, May 4, 2014 taking place City-wide,
waiving the requirement and fees for a
temporary food permit under City Code
Chapter 10-3 and waiving the requirement
and fees for a license agreement under City
Code Chapter 14-11. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Laura Morrison) Ordinance No.
20140410-028 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
4/10/2014 20140410-030
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees for the Flores De Mayo
Dinner Reception sponsored by the Austin
Filipino American Association which is to be
held Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Asian
American Resource Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance
No. 20140410-030 was approved on
consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion,
Council Member Spelman’s second on a 7-
0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/10/2014 20140410-032
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore
potential opportunities for the City to help offset the
impact of impending funding cuts to the 21st Century
Community Learning Center Grant Program. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Resolution No. 20140410-032 was approved with the
following friendly amendment on Council Member
Martinez’ motion, Council Member Morrison’s second on
a 7-0 vote.
4/10/2014 20140410-033
Resource Management:
Water
Approve a resolution creating an Austin Water Resource
Planning Task Force to evaluate the City's water needs, to
examine and make recommendations regarding future water
planning, and to evaluate potential water resource management
scenarios for Council consideration. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2:
Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Resolution No. 20140410-033 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a vote of 6-1. Mayor Leffingwell
voted nay.
4/10/2014 20140410-034
Approve a resolution initiating a renaming process under
City Code Section 14-1-34 to rename the Rosewood
Recreation Center the "Delores Duffie Recreation Center."
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura
Morrison) Resolution No. 20140410-034 was approved on
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Leffingwell was
off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/17/2014 20140417-049 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify City-
owned properties suitable for development of affordable
housing and provide this inventory to the City Council by June
12, 2014. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Mike
Martinez) Resolution No. 20140417-049 was approved on
Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member Morrison’s
second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem was absent.
4/17/2014 20140417-052
Approve a resolution stating the City's goal of providing
$11 as a minimum hourly wage for all City employees,
including those working part-time, and directing the City
Manager to prepare an analysis of the impact of this
adjustment for consideration during the Fiscal Year 2014-
15 budget process. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20140417-
052 was approved on consent on Council Member Tovo’s
motion, Council Member Morrison’s second on a 6-0
vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
4/17/2014 20140417-055
Equality and Human
Rights
Approve a resolution declaring that freedom from
domestic violence is a fundamental human right, directing
the City to incorporate this principle into its policies, and
requesting that the Austin/Travis County Family Violence
Task Force study the issue and report periodically to the
council. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20140417-055 was
approved on consent on Council Member Tovo’s motion,
Council Member Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor
Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/17/2014 20140417-057
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the 16th
Annual Austin Dragon Boat Festival which is
to be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at
Festival Beach. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20140417-057 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor
Pro Tem Cole was absent.
5/1/2014 20140501-036
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore
sources of alternative funding for special events and to create a
fee waiver process for large-scale events. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member William
Spelman CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez) Resolution
20140501-036 was approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
20140501-042
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with the South Lamar Neighborhood to propose a
mitigation plan for needs in the neighborhood that address
the challenges of infill development, utilize the area to
develop and enhance tools to better anticipate the
cumulative effects of increasing density, identify
opportunities to coordinate with the rewrite of the Land
Development Code, and report back to Council and the
Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Council
Committee. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution 20140501-042 was
approved with a friendly amendment on Council Member
Morrison’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/15/2014 Transportation
Approve a resolution reaffirming the City's position that the
proposed State Hwy 45 SW toll road should not be a part of the
Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2035
Regional Transportation Plan, restating the City's support for full
compliance with the Endangered Species Act and the Balcones
Canyonlands Conservation Plan, directing the City Manager to
engage Texas Department of Transportation, CAMPO, Central
Texas Regional Mobility Authority, and Travis and Hays Counties
in a thorough analysis of alternatives, directing the City Manager
to evaluate transportation options, conduct environmental
studies, review environmental practices, and report findings to
Council within 90 days. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison) This item
was withdrawn on consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
5/15/2014 20140515-029
Approve a resolution declaring June 14, 2014 as
Bartholomew Pool Day and in recognition of Bartholomew
Pool Grand Opening, the City Council directs the City
Manager to implement a one-time free swim day at
Bartholomew Pool on June 14, 2014. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20140515-029 was approved
on consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/15/2014 20140515-030
Approve an ordinance giving the city-owned land
comprised of the terminus located in the 500 block of West
3rd Street between Nueces and Shoal Creek Pedestrian
Bridge, the honorary name of Margaret Moser Plaza; and
waiving the applicable requirements of Chapter 14-1 of the
City Code related to naming public property. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20140515-030 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
5/15/2014 20140515-033 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore
options and take appropriate actions to maintain the
availability of affordable housing units during the
rehabilitation or demolition and reconstruction of
affordable housing projects, such as Oak Creek Village
Apartments. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley
CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole) Resolution No. 20140515-033 was approved
on consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/15/2014 20140515-063 Transportation
Approve a resolution reaffirming the City's position that the
proposed State Highway 45 Southwest toll road is not part of
the future transportation network of Austin, reaffirming the
City's opposition to SH45 SW, restating the City's support for full
compliance with the Endangered Species Act and the Balcones
Canyonlands Conservation Plan, directing the City Manager to
engage Texas Department of Transportation, CAMPO, Central
Texas Regional Mobility Authority, and Travis and Hays Counties
in a thorough analysis of alternatives, directing the City Manager
to evaluate transportation options, conduct environmental
studies, review environmental practices, and report findings to
Council within 90 days. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Resolution No. 20140515-063 was
approved with a friendly amendment on Council Member
Tovo’s motion, Council Member Morrison’s second on a 6-1
vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted nay.
5/22/2014 20140522-051
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Austin
Bangla School to hold classes at the Asian
American Resource Center during June and
July 2014, in an amount not to exceed
$800. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Ordinance No. 20140522-051 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/12/2014 20140612-056
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements under City Code Chapter
14-8, certain other fees and requirements,
and authorizing payment of certain costs
for the City co-sponsored Greater East
Austin Youth Association's 2014 Juneteenth
Parade and Celebration which is to be held
on June 21, 2014, along East Martin Luther
King, Jr. Boulevard, Comal Street, and
Rosewood Avenue with a celebration at
Rosewood Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Ordinance No. 20140612-056 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
6/12/2014 20140612-057
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to plan for full
cost recovery of Austin Energy line extensions, with an
exemption for certain affordable housing, beginning October 1,
2014. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Mike
Martinez) Resolution No. 20140612-057 was approved on
Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member Martinez’
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/12/2014 20140612-059
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
conduct facilitated discussions in collaboration with
community partners regarding the African American,
Hispanic/Latino, and Asian American Quality of Life
Initiatives to benchmark disparities for these communities
among peer cities in Texas and the nation; to develop
strategies to address findings; and to establish a regular
schedule for updating these studies. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member William
Spelman CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution
No. 20140612-059 was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second
on a 7-0 vote.
6/12/2014 20140612-061
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees for Seeds of Hope - A
Resource Fair and Celebration for Survivors
of Domestic Violence which was held on
Saturday, June 7, 2014 at City Hall. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor
Lee Leffingwell) Ordinance No. 20140612-
061 was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/12/2014 20140612-064
Approve a resolution adding mandatory real estate sales
disclosure and other property tax and sales tax laws that would
help cities fairly raise revenue from sources other than
residential property taxes to the next legislative agenda and
directing the City Manager as soon as appropriate to begin
building coalitions with other municipalities in the state that
share a similar aim. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council
Member William Spelman) Resolution No. 20140612-064 was
approved on Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
6/12/2014 20140612-065
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to file a
challenge petition with the Appraisal Review Board relating to
the setting of commercial property values in the City by the
Travis Central Appraisal District pursuant to Chapter 41 of the
Texas Tax Code. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo
CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole) Resolution No. 20140612-065 was approved with
an amendment on Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
6/12/2014 20140612-066
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a
policy relating to property tax protests by companies that enter
into economic development agreements with the City, and to
present the policy for Council consideration by August 30, 2014.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Resolution No. 20140612-066 was approved on Council
Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member Martinez’ second on
a 5-2 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Pro Tem Cole and
Council Members Martinez, Morrison, Riley and Tovo. Those
voting nay were: Mayor Leffingwell and Council Member
Spelman.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/12/2014 20140612-067
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
conduct a living wage study and provide recommendations
to Council regarding the City's current living wage rate,
including recommendations for tying the living wage to an
index for inflation, cost of living, and/or cost of housing.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura
Morrison) Resolution No. 20140612-067 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
6/12/2014 20140612-069
Approve a resolution supporting the rules published by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on June 2, 2014 to
control greenhouse gas pollution from power plants in the
United States. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike
Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Laura Morrison) Resolution No. 20140612-069
was approved on consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
6/12/2014 20140612-070
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create
a transition plan for newly-elected Council Members that
includes temporary office space located in each Council
district, access to City e-mail, and inclusion on the City's
website, and provide the transition plan to Council by
October 2, 2014. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike
Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20140612-070 was
approved with the following friendly amendment on
Council Member Martinez’ motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 6-1 vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted
nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/12/2014 20140612-072 Local Business
Approve a resolution supporting the development of
cooperative businesses and directing the City Manager to
convene stakeholders and to develop recommendations
that detail ways the City can promote the development of
new and existing cooperative businesses, commonly
referred to as co-ops. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member William Spelman)
Resolution No. 20140612-072 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
6/12/2014 20140612-075
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore
a transition of maintenance responsibility and ownership
of Bethany Cemetery with Travis County, to identify costs
and possible funding sources for maintenance and
ownership of Bethany Cemetery, and to identify the cost of
including Bethany Cemetery in the City's Cemetery Master
plan. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20140612-
075 was approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0
vote.
6/12/2014 20140612-076
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with the Austin Music Commission and community
stakeholders to develop recommendations for
incorporating the use of the "C-weighting" of decibels as
an auxiliary measure in sound mitigation and measurement
processes and bring recommendations back to Council by
August 8, 2014. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20140612-
076 was approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/12/2014 20140612-122 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to accept
the donation of the structure formerly located at 93 Rainey
street from Austin Rainey St. D/E/P, LLC, for use as the
Rainey Street History Center in accordance with the public
purpose identified in Ordinance No. 20131024-010; to
identify possible permanent locations within the Rainey
Street District for the structure; and to present the plans
for the history center to the Parks and Recreation Board,
Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board, and the
Waller Creek Conservancy. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution
No. 20140612-122 was approved with a friendly
amendment on Council Member Martinez’ motion,
Council Member Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
6/26/2014 20140626-073
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate the
impact on small businesses of the charge for electric demand
above ten kilowatts, including conducting stakeholder meetings
with small businesses, and to report back to the Electric Utility
Commission and the City Council with findings and potential
policy options for minimizing the cost impact of the demand
charge on customers having a demand of between ten and
twenty kilowatts. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez) Resolution No.
20140626-073 was approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/26/2014 20140626-074
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to analyze the
impact on homeowners and the City budget of providing a
general homestead exemption as a percentage of appraised
value and to present this information to Council at the earliest
possible budget or Council work session. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Resolution No.
20140626-074 was approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
6/26/2014 20140626-075
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an
ordinance amending Section 2-1-26 of the City Code to include
required military leave as an additional permissible reason for a
city board member's failure to attend a regular meeting of the
board to which the board member is appointed. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
William Spelman CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Resolution
No. 20140626-075 was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a
7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/26/2014 20140626-080
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to confer with
the University of Texas to express the City's continued concern
about the ethical treatment of animals performing circuses,
further directing that the City Manager, through the Austin
Police Department, coordinate with the University of Texas
Police Department to ensure that circus animals are treated
humanely, and directing the City Manager to determine
whether the City has authority under state and federal law to
ban devices likely to cause physical injury, torment, or pain to
animals in circuses, and to return to Council with a memo or
draft ordinance by August 7, 2014. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Resolution No. 20140626-080 was approved on consent on
Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
6/26/2014 20140626-081
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to implement
the recommendations resulting from the community meetings
and the Parks and Recreation Board regarding future options for
the use of City property located at 401 West St. Johns Avenue.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Resolution No. 20140626-081 was approved on consent on
Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
6/26/2014 20140626-088
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain fees for the
Solstice Austin event sponsored by Solstice which was held
Saturday, June 21, 2014 at various locations throughout
Austin. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO
1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No. 20140626-088 was approved
on consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/26/2014 20140626-094
Approve a resolution directing the Commission for Women
to engage with the Women's Engagement Group, a group
of public stakeholders, hosted by the Central Health Board
of Managers Ad Hoc Women's Health Committee, to
support opportunities for dialogue on the provision of
women's health services, and report back to Council with a
status of the efforts. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member William Spelman CO
2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20140626-
094 was approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0
vote.
6/26/2014 20140626-095
Approve an ordinance authorizing "In Light,
a Sight-Specific Aerial Dance on IBC Bank,"
as a City cosponsored event for the year
2014, which will be held September 23-28,
2014 and waiving or reimbursing certain
fees and waiving certain requirements.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley
CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20140626-095 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
6/26/2014 20140626-100 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
convene community meetings to discuss development
ideas for the 411 Chicon Street site and prepare analyses
for Council resulting from the community meetings.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Chris
Riley) Resolution No. 20140626-100 was approved on
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member Tovo’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/26/2014 20140626-101
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and waiving
certain requirements for the "Let's Talk
About It: A Discussion on Breaking Down
Barriers to Mental Health Care in
Communities of Color" training sponsored
by the YWCA of Greater Austin which is to
be held Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Asian
American Resource Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez
CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO
2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance
No. 20140626-101 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a
7-0 vote.
6/26/2014 20140626-102
Approve a resolution to clarify that the Council's intent in
enacting Resolution No. 20140515-024, creating a stakeholder
group to advise the Council on transportation network
companies, was to have members of the Urban Transportation
Commission's Transportation Network Companies Committee
act as a part of the stakeholder group, and not to have the
stakeholder group and the Transportation Network Companies
Committee meet separately. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council
Member Laura Morrison) There was a motion made by Council
Member Tovo and seconded by Council Member Morrison to
approve the resolution. The motion failed on a vote of 3-4.
Those voting aye were: Mayor Pro Tem Cole and Council
Members Morrison and Tovo. Those voting nay were: Mayor
Leffingwell and Council Members Martinez, Riley, and
Spelman.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/26/2014 20140626-151
Approve a resolution adopting a resolution of the Joint
Subcommittees of the Austin City Council, the Austin
Independent School District Board of Trustees, and the Travis
County Commissioner's Court supporting efforts to provide
financial and other assistance to the Family Resource Centers,
directing the City Manager to identify funding available to assist
with critical short-term and long-term needs of the centers, and
authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an
interlocal agreement addressing the centers' short-term
financial needs. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo
CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member
Mike Martinez) Resolution No. 20140626-151 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
8/7/2014 20140807-090
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to report back
to the City Council with a schedule for implementation of certain
key recommendations of the Water Resource Planning Task
Force (Task Force) no later than September 25, 2014. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Resolution
No. 20140807-090 was approved with an amendment and
direction to staff on Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
8/7/2014 20140807-092
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
enhance the process for administrative review of right-of-
way vacation and encroachment applications and to report
back to Council on the chosen methods of implementing
that enhanced administrative review process. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Resolution No. 20140807-092 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/7/2014 20140807-093
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop
a method to ensure a regular adjustment of the parkland
dedication fee, to provide an updated analysis and
recommendation for fee adjustment to Council, to create a
work plan and timeline for conducting a more
comprehensive review, and make recommendations for
revisions to the existing parkland dedication ordinance.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole) Resolution No. 20140807-093 was approved on
consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
8/7/2014 20140807-096
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager and the
Planning Commission to make recommendations regarding
options for better regulating non-amplified sound that impacts
residential areas. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Mayor Pro
Tem Sheryl Cole)
Resolution No. 20140807-096 was approved on consent on
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
8/7/2014 20140807-105 Education
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop
a coordinated communication effort to assist Austin
Independent School District and other community
organizations in their enrollment of prekindergarten and
report back within 90 days. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro
Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20140807-105 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/7/2014 20140807-106 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with community members to develop goals and a vision for
use of the City-owned property located on the northeast
corner of South Pleasant Valley Road and East William
Cannon Drive. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20140807-
106 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
motion, Council Member Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
8/7/2014 20140807-107
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees and requirements for a
youth basketball camp for underserved
children sponsored by Athletes Services
Network of America which is taking place
August 4-8, 2014, at the Turner-Roberts
Recreation Center. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1:
Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance
No. 20140807-107 was approved on
consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion,
Council Member Spelman’s second on a 7-
0 vote.
8/28/2014 20140828-081
Approve a resolution regarding development of a
comprehensive urban forest management plan. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Resolution No. 20140828-081 was approved on Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/28/2014 20140828-086
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to return to
council, no later than December 1 2014, with an ordinance
establishing a homestead property tax exemption that will result
in not more than a $5,000.00 tax exemption for all
homesteaded property. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council
Member Laura Morrison) Resolution No. 20140828-086 was
approved on consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Council Member Martinez’ second on a 7-0 vote.
8/28/2014 20140828-090
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide
recommendations to capture the value of the release of
public easements by the City and other modifications to
the City Code that bring consistency to Section 14-11
Article 1 - Disposition of Public Easements and Right-of-
Ways. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20140828-090 was approved
on consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Council Member Martinez’ second on a 7-0 vote.
8/28/2014 20140828-091 Transportation
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
recommend to CTRMA, TxDOT, and the Federal Highway
Administration that a non-elevated and non-tolled
"parkway" design with minimal frontage roads be
advanced as an option for full and fair consideration under
the Environmental Impact Statement in the final design
phases for the US 290/SH 71 Oak Hill Parkway project.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl
Cole) Resolution No. 20140828-091 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council
Member Martinez’ second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/28/2014 20140828-095
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve a resolution adopting a policy to promote energy
conservation by establishing standard temperature
settings during summer months in all City office buildings.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike
Martinez) Resolution No. 20140828-095 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council
Member Martinez’ second on a 6-1 vote. Mayor
Leffingwell voted nay.
8/28/2014 20140828-155
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate
with the Kinser family for operation of the Kinser Butler Pitch
and Putt to increase the revenue share to the City, require
improvements to the property, and report back to the Parks and
Recreation Board and Council no later than October 16, 2014, in
order for the Kinser Butler Pitch and Putt to remain as a family-
friendly golf amenity and resolve transportation obstacles; and
to use projected revenue generated by parking meters along Lee
Barton Drive for improvements around the Kinser Butler Pitch
and Putt. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Mike Martinez) Resolution No. 20140828-155
was approved on Council Member Martinez’ motion, Council
Member Tovo’s second on a 5-2 vote. Those voting aye were:
Mayor Pro Tem Cole and Council Members Martinez,
Morrison, Riley and Tovo. Those voting nay were: Mayor
Leffingwell and Council Member Spelman.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/28/2014 20140828-158
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create
policies which increase energy efficiency program offerings for
low income and low-moderate income customers, and creating
a Low Income Consumer Advisory Task Force. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Resolution No.
20140828-158 was approved on Council Member Tovo’s
motion, Council Member Morrison’s second on a 5-0 vote.
Mayor Leffingwell and Council Member Spelman were off the
dais.
9/8/2014 20140908-014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
negotiate and execute all documents related to the
acquisition of approximately 75.19 acres of real property
located at the intersection of Bull Creek Road and 45th
Street, Austin, Texas in an amount not to exceed
$28,900,000 and authorizing the City Manager to declare
official intent to reimburse costs and expenditures of the
acquisition from the proceeds of taxexempt debt. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member William
Spelman) Resolution No. 20140908-014 was approved
with amendments and direction on Council Member
Morrison’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s second on
a 6-1 vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
9/25/2014 20140925-084
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code
Chapter 9-2 authorizing the use of "Cweighting" as a sound
mitigation tool for certain live music permits and making
other changes relating to posting, notification, and
enforcement. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2:
Council Member Tovo)
Resolution No. 20140925-084 was approved on Council
Member Morrison’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
9/25/2014 20140925-086
Approve a resolution adding support for a hybrid
homestead exemption that would allow for a percentage-
based general homestead exemption subject to a cap on
the maximum value exempted to the City's legislative
agenda for the 84th Legislative Session. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Resolution No. 20140925-086 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
9/25/2014 20140925-087
Approve a resolution establishing a City of Austin living
wage policy that ties the living wage to an index consistent
with a cost of living adjustment for non-sworn personnel
on an annual basis during the budget process, and
directing the City Manager to ensure the City's Purchasing
policies reflect the annual increase in the City's living wage
rate. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO
1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Laura Morrison) This item was withdrawn on consent on
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
9/25/2014 20140925-090 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment to City
Code Chapter 25-2 relating to the in lieu donation
affordable housing option for planned unit developments.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike
Martinez) Resolution No. 20140925-090 was approved
with the following friendly amendment on Council
Member Morrison’s motion, Council Member Tovo’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
9/25/2014 20140925-092
Approve a resolution initiating a Code amendment to City
Code Title 25 regarding applications for amendments to
the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan and to the
related Figure 1-2 (East Riverside Corridor Subdistrict Map)
and directing the City Manager to process the Code
amendment. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William
Spelman CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Laura Morrison) Resolution No. 20140925-092
was approved on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Council
Member Morrison’s second on a 7-0 vote.
10/2/2014 20141002-041
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees, waiving certain
requirements, and authorizing payment of
certain costs under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the City co-sponsored Viva la Vida
Festival which is to be held on October 18,
2014 at 4th Street and Congress Avenue.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike
Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley
CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance 20141002-041 was approved on
consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion,
Council Member Martinez’ second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/2/2014 20141002-078
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to include
information from the repeat offender rental registration
program as part of an online reporting tool; and to report
back to Council with an update on the status of the online
tool by a date certain. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member William Spelman CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution 20141002-078
was approved on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote. Direction
was given to staff to include examples of properties that
met the standard of having two violations but in the
staff’s estimate did not seem to impair habitability.
10/16/2014 20141016-025
Equality and Human
Rights
Approve a resolution authorizing the Human Rights Commission
to sponsor the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance to be
observed on November 20th, 2014 and to be held at City Hall
Plaza. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Mike
Martinez) Resolution 20141016-025 was approved on consent
on Council Member Morrison’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Tovo was off
the dais.
10/16/2014 20141016-027
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment to City Code
Chapter 5-2 (Discrimination in Public Accommodations) to
prohibit retaliation and directing the City Manager to process
the Code amendment by a certain date. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike
Martinez CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Resolution
20141016-027 was approved on consent on Council Member
Morrison’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s second on a 6-
0 vote. Council Member Tovo was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/16/2014 20141016-028
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to report back
to Council with a timeline for the implementation of strategies
to promote the development of family-friendly housing in the
City based on recommendations made by the School and Family
Work Group, which was created by the Joint Subcommittees of
the Austin City Council, Austin Independent School District
Board of Trustees, and Travis County Commissioners' Court.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Resolution 20141016-028 was approved on consent on Council
Member Morrison’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s
second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Tovo was off the dais.
10/16/2014 20141016-029
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to report to the
City Council with legal options to address Council concerns
regarding proposed road projects located within the Barton
Springs Zone of the Edwards Aquifer, including State Highway 45
Southwest. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO
1: Council Member Laura Morrison) Resolution 20141016-029
was approved on consent on Council Member Morrison’s
motion, Council Member Spelman’s second on a 5-1 vote.
Mayor Leffingwell voted nay. Council Member Tovo was off
the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/16/2014 20141016-031
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and requirements
for the Dell Children's Gala 2015 which is to
be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at
the Austin Convention Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison
CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Ordinance
20141016-031 was approved on consent
on Council Member Morrison’s motion,
Council Member Spelman’s second on a 6-
0 vote. Council Member Tovo was off the
dais.
10/16/2014 20141016-032
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain temporary vending
permit fees required under City Code
Chapter 10-3 for the 16th Annual Green
Corn Project Fundraiser which is to be held
on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Boggy
Creek Farm located at 3414 Lyons Road.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Ordinance 20141016-032 was approved on
consent on Council Member Morrison’s
motion, Council Member Spelman’s
second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member
Tovo was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/16/2014 20141016-034
Approve a resolution endorsing the report, "Taking Action:
Preservation of Affordable Housing in the City of Austin"
with the goal of preserving 20,000 affordable housing
units, and directing the City Manager to implement the
report's recommendations to achieve this goal as
appropriate. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution 20141016-034
was approved on consent on Council Member Morrison’s
motion, Council Member Spelman’s second on a 5-1 vote.
Mayor Leffingwell voted nay. Council Member Tovo was
off the dais.
10/16/2014 20141016-035
Approve a resolution establishing a City living wage policy
that ties the living wage to an index consistent with a cost
of living adjustment for non-sworn personnel on an annual
basis during the budget process, directing the City
Manager to ensure the City's purchasing policies reflect
this annual increase and initiating a staff supported
stakeholder group to evaluate the living wage rate. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura
Morrison) Resolution 20141016-035 was approved on
consent on Council Member Morrison’s motion, Council
Member Spelman’s second on a 6-0 vote. Council
Member Tovo was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/16/2014 20141016-036
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and requirements
for the 27th annual AIDS Walk Austin event,
sponsored by AIDS Services of Austin, which
is to be held on Sunday, October 19, 2014.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike
Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Ordinance 20141016-036 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Morrison’s motion, Council Member
Spelman’s second on a 6-0 vote. Council
Member Tovo was off the dais.
10/23/2014 20141023-028
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the Austin Civic Wind
Ensemble event sponsored by Austin Civic
Wind Ensemble which is to be held on
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the George
Washington Carver Museum and Cultural
Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison
CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Ordinance No. 20141023-028 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor
Leffingwell was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/23/2014 20141023-029
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code
Chapters 8-1 and 9-2 relating to the issuance of amplified
sound permits for large-scale events held on city parkland.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1:
Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Resolution 20141023-029 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council
Member Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor
Leffingwell was absent.
11/6/2014 20141106-058
Approve an ordinance waiving Chapter 2-7, Article 6, of the
City Code for Decker Lake Golf LLC., with respect to City of
Austin RFQS TVN0102 for the development of municipal
golf facilities at Walter E. Long Park. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No. 20141106-058 was approved
on Council Member Martinez’ motion, Mayor
Leffingwell’s second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member
Spelman was off the dais.
11/6/2014 20141106-061
Approve an ordinance authorizing payment of certain costs
for the People's Climate March: ATX event sponsored by
Shield the People which took place Sunday, September 21,
2014 at the Texas State Capitol Building. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20141106-061 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member
Spelman was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/6/2014 20141106-062
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements for the MAPJAM 2015
Festival sponsored by KUTX Austin which is
to be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015
at the Emma S. Barrientos
MexicanAmerican Cultural Center, Fiesta
Gardens, and Pan Am Park. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison
CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member Mike Martinez) Ordinance
No. 20141106-062 was approved on
consent on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion,
Council Member Morrison’s second on a 6-
0 vote. Council Member Spelman was
absent.
11/6/2014 20141106-065
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to petition the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for an amendment to the
Texas Administrative Code, which requires that governing
boards post and maintain buoys in areas designated as no-wake
zones, specifically waiving these requirements on Lake Austin
and allowing the City the authority to place buoys, pilings, and
other notices as the City deems necessary to protect public
health and safety. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council
Member Chris Riley) Resolution No. 20141106-065 was
approved on Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Morrison’s second on a 5-1 vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted nay.
Council Member Spelman was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/20/2014 20141120-082
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and waiving
certain requirements for the Lone Star Rail
public meeting sponsored by Hahn Public
Communications which is to be held on
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the
George Washington Carver Museum and
Cultural Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member
Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member Kathie
Tovo) Ordinance No. 20141120-082 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Martinez’ motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
11/20/2014 20141120-085
Approve a resolution establishing City policy regarding property
tax protests by recipients of City economic development
incentives and the granting of property tax incentives to certain
companies and directing the City Manager to work with Travis
County on property tax issues. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez) This
item was withdrawn on consent on Council Member Martinez’
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/20/2014 20141120-091
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and requirements
for the City co-sponsored 2014 Merry
Memories event, hosted by the River City
Youth Foundation, which is to be held on
Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the Dove
Springs Recreation Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez
CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO
2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance
No. 20141120-091 was approved on
consent on Council Member Martinez’
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a
7-0 vote.
11/20/2014 20141120-093
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate
a public process through the Parks Board to discuss
installing a permanent marker on Auditorium Shores
commemorating the first large rally of President Obama's
campaign held at Auditorium Shores on February 23, 2007,
and to report recommendations to council. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sherylo Cole)
Resolution No. 20141120-093 was approved on consent
on Council Member Martinez’ motion, Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/20/2014 20141120-097
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain
costs to the Austin Boys & Girls Club
Foundation for the 2014 Austin Duck Derby
which took place Saturday, November 15,
2014 at Lady Bird Lake. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1:
Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance
No. 20141120-097 was approved on
consent on Council Member Martinez’
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a
7-0 vote.
11/20/2014 20141120-099
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to engage an
independent consumer advocate to represent the interests of
residential, small business, and house of worship customers
leading up to and throughout the next electric rate review
process. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Laura Morrison CO2: Council Member William
Spelman) Resolution No. 20141120-099 was approved on
consent on Council Member Martinez’ motion, Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
11/20/2014 20141120-101
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to forward
to Council any written communication from the State of
Texas, or an agency of the State of Texas, regarding offers
or options to sell the City real property within two business
days of receipt. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member William Spelman) Resolution No. 20141120-101
was approved on consent on Council Member Martinez’
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/20/2014 20141120-102
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
implement a South Lamar Neighborhood Mitigation Plan to
address challenges resulting from infill development in
areas with inadequate infrastructure. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20141120-102 was approved
on consent on Council Member Martinez’ motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
11/20/2014 20141120-108
Approve an ordinance waiving and
reimbursing certain fees for the Taiwan
National Day celebration sponsored by the
Austin Chapter of Taiwanese Chambers of
Commerce which was held on Saturday,
November 1, 2014 at the Asian American
Resource Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Lee
Leffingwell) Ordinance No. 20141120-108
was approved on consent on Council
Member Martinez’ motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/11/2014 20141211-099
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and granting a
variance under City Code Chapter 10-3 for
the monthly commuter pop-up breakfasts
sponsored by Movability Austin taking place
from December 1, 2014 through December
31, 2015. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member
Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No. 20141211-099
was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
12/11/2014 20141211-100
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for a banner to
assist the YMCA of Austin with advertising
for jobs sponsored by the YMCA. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1:
Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council
Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No.
20141211-100 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/11/2014 20141211-103
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain banner fees for the City
co-sponsored 2014 Veteran's Day Parade
with Travis County Veterans Service Office,
which was held on Tuesday, November 11,
2014 from the Ann Richards Congress
Avenue Bridge to the Capitol Building.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Ordinance
No. 20141211-103 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a
7-0 vote.
12/11/2014 20141211-104
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create
a neighborhood plan contact team for the Mueller
neighborhood to be effective upon the expiration of the
Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation
Advisory Commission and directing the City Manager to
take certain additional steps related to the creation of the
neighborhood plan contact team. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole) Resolution No.
20141211-104 was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second
on a 7-0 vote.
12/11/2014 20141211-113
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to draft an
ordinance prohibiting devices likely to cause physical injury,
torment, or pain to animals in circuses. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura
Morrison CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez) Resolution No.
20141211-113 was approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/11/2014 20141211-116
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate
with a carousel vendor to provide a manufactured carousel and
manage its operation with revenue sharing for the City and to
present Council with options no later than March 1, 2015.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Pro
Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member William Spelman)
Resolution No. 20141211-116 was approved on consent on
Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s
second on a 7-0 vote.
12/11/2014 20141211-118
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-127
relating to the Community Development Commission. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem
Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez) Ordinance
No. 20141211-118 was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a
7-0 vote.
12/11/2014 20141211-119
Resource Management:
Water
Approve a resolution creating the Austin Integrated Water
Resource Planning Community Task Force and further directing
the City Manager to hire a consultant to assist in the
development of an Integrated Water Resource Plan. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley) Resolution
No. 20141211-119 was approved on consent on Council
Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a
7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/11/2014 20141211-123
Approve a resolution placing a moratorium on further
additions to the Austin Music Memorial, and directing the
City Manager to develop a long term plan for the Memorial
and develop recommendations on new initiatives to
preserve and promote the rich musical heritage of Austin.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1:
Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20141211-123 was approved
on consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
12/11/2014 20141211-124
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to solicit
the feedback of the Downtown Commission and other
stakeholders for a naming convention or naming process
for the downtown alleyway grid. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20141211-124 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
12/11/2014 20141211-126
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
collaborate with the Association for Cultural Equity on a
repatriation of Texas sound archives and appropriate
recognition of Austin-born folklorist and musicologist, Alan
Lomax. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO
1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO2: Council Member
Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20141211-126 was approved
on consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/11/2014 20141211-129
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
continue efforts and outreach on the potential
development of portions of the former Williamson Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant site to enhance the Dove
Springs community. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO
2: Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20141211-
129 was approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0
vote.
12/11/2014 20141211-133
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
incorporate transgender-inclusive benefits as part of the
City employee benefits package in the Fiscal Year 2015-
2016 proposed budget. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20141211-
133 was approved on consent on Council Member
Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0
vote.
12/11/2014 20141211-215
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code
Chapters 2-1 and 25-2 relating to the Residential Design &
Compatibility Commission and associated waiver process
for requirements of the McMansion ordinance. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member William
Spelman) Resolution No. 20141211-215 was approved on
consent on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor
Pro Tem Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/11/2014 20141211-218
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work
with the Urban Land Institute so that a Technical
Assistance Panel can provide expert recommendations on
the proposed expansion of the Convention Center,
including options for increasing the size of the space
through expansion of the footprint as well as options
within its current footprint. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2:
Council Member Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20141211-
218 was approved with an amendment on Mayor Pro
Tem Cole’s motion, Council Member Martinez’ second on
a 6-0 vote. Spelman was off the dais.
12/11/2014 20141211-219
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code
Chapter 25-1 to implement staff recommendations relating
to Parkland Dedication, including land dedication, fees in-
lieu of dedication, park development fees, and integration
of park fees into the annual fee adoption process. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Mayor
Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20141211-219 was approved with an
amendment on Mayor Pro Tem Cole’s motion, Council
Member Morrison’s second on a 6-0 vote. Council
Member Spelman was off the dais.
12/11/2014 20141211-221
Approve a resolution establishing City policy relating to property
tax protests and property tax incentives and directing the City
Manager to work with Travis County on property tax issues.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Resolution No. 20141211-221 was approved on Council
Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member Martinez’ second
with the amendments and friendly amendments listed above
on a 7-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/11/2014 20141211-222
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create
a process to maintain public access across existing access
easements and report back to Council including any
recommendations for City Code amendments. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro
Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20141211-222 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
12/11/2014 20141211-226
Approve an ordinance authorizing payment of certain costs
for the Day of the Fallen March sponsored by the Workers
Defense Project which is taking place Wednesday, February
25, 2015, at the Texas State Capitol Building. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council
Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Ordinance No. 20141211-226 was approved on consent
on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem
Cole’s second on a 7-0 vote.
1/29/2015 20150129-026 Council meetings
Approve an ordinance relating to council meeting
procedures and council committee structure. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 4: Council Member Sabino “Pio”
Renteria CO 5: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 6:
Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 7: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO 8: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 9: Council
Member Sheri Gallo) Ordinance No. 20150129-026 was
approved with the following amendments on Council
Member Kitchen’s motion, Council Member Pool’s second
on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/12/2015 20150212-046 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and waiving
certain requirements for the Chinese New
Year Celebration sponsored by the Chinese
Society of Austin which is to be held on
Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Asian
American Resource Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
1: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 2:
Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council
Member Ora Houston CO 4: Council
Member Leslie Pool) Ordinance No.
20150212-046 was approved on consent
on Council Member Pool’s motion, Council
Member Gallo’s second on an 11-0 vote.
2/12/2015 20150212-050 Homeowners
Approve a resolution directing the city manager to analyze
the impact on homeowners and the City budget of
implementing a 20% Homestead Tax Exemption over the
terms of 1 year, 2 years, and 4 years and to present this
information to the City Council no later than the March 24,
2015 work session, or as soon as possible. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 1: Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3:
Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 4: Council Member Leslie
Pool) Resolution No. 20150212-050 was approved with
amendments and friendly amendments on Council
Member Troxclair’s motion, Council Member Kitchen’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/26/2015 20150226-036 Public Health
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
estimate the costs to the City relating to uninsured City
workers and to estimate the cost to provide health care
coverage to all categories of City workers not currently
offered coverage, (including part-time, temporary and
contract workers) and including workers in all City entities
(such as Austin Energy and Austin Water Utility) during the
next budget cycle. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2:
Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 4: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 5: Council
Member Leslie Pool) Resolution 20150226-036 was
approved on consent on Council Member Kitchen’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on a 10-0 vote.
Council Member Zimmerman abstained.
2/26/2015 20150226-038 City Code
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title
25 related to adult oriented business use. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Don
Zimmerman CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Mayor
Steve Adler) Resolution 20150226-038 was approved on
consent on Council Member Gallo’s motion, Council Member
Zimmerman’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/26/2015 20150226-039 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the 2015 South
Asian New Year Festival sponsored by Texas
Bengali Cultural Alliance which is to be held
Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Zilker Hillside
Theater. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler CO 4:
Council Member Delia Garza) Ordinance
20150226-039 was approved on consent
on Council Member Gallo’s motion,
Council Member Zimmerman’s second on
an 11-0 vote.
3/5/2015 20150305-025 Parks and Open Space
Approve a resolution creating the Parkland Events Task Force to
develop recommendations for policies regarding special events
on parkland. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
1: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 2: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4:
Council Member Leslie Pool) Resolution No. 20150305-025 was
approved on consent on Council Member Pool’s motion,
Mayor Adler’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/5/2015 20150305-026 Transportation
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
implement an appropriate traffic control device to
eliminate unauthorized cut-through automotive traffic in a
new roadway extension of Aldwyche Drive. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Council
Member Ellen Troxclair CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler) Resolution No. 20150305-026
was approved on Council Member Kitchen’s motion,
Council Member Pool’s second on a 7-4 vote. Those
voting aye were: Mayor Adler and Mayor Pro Tem Tovo
and Council Members Gallo, Kitchen, Pool, Troxclair and
Zimmerman. Those voting nay were: Council Members
Casar, Garza, Houston, and Renteria.
3/12/2015 20150312-015 Land Use
Approve a resolution initiating a neighborhood plan
amendment to the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan
to change the land use from Multi-Family to Mixed Use for
the approximately 27 acre site that includes the 17.8 acres
owned by Rebekah Baines Johnson Center at 21 Waller
Street and the adjoining 8.98 acres owned by the City.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen) Resolution
20150312-015 was approved on consent on Council
Member Pool’s motion, Council Member Renteria’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Gallo was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/12/2015 20150312-016 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and waiving
certain requirements for the 2015 Bengali
New Year Festival sponsored by the
Bangladesh Association of Greater Austin
which is to be held Saturday, April 18, 2015
at Fiesta Gardens. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Ora
Houston CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza CO 4:
Council Member Ann Kitchen) Ordinance
20150312-016 was approved on consent
on Council Member Pool’s motion, Council
Member Renteria’s second on a 10-0 vote.
Council Member Gallo was absent.
3/12/2015 20150312-018 Cultural events
Approve an ordinance modifying certain requirements of City
Code Chapter 8-1 regarding extended hours of operation of
sound equipment for events at the Mexican American Cultural
Center only during the period March 18-21, 2015. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler
CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino
"Pio" Renteria) Ordinance 20150312-018 was approved on
consent on Council Member Pool’s motion, Council Member
Renteria’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Gallo was
absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/26/2015 20150326-032 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Children's
Picnic and Real Food Fair sponsored by
Edible Austin, which is to be held on
Sunday, March 29, 2015 on the grounds of
the French Legation Museum. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Delia Garza CO
1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council
Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria) Ordinance
No. 20150326-032 was approved on
consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Council Member Casar’s second
on an 8-0 vote. Mayor Adler and Council
Members Gallo and Renteria were off the
dais.
3/26/2015 20150326-035 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the
Shakespeare in the Park performances
sponsored by Something for Nothing
Theater, which are to be held on June 11-
13, June 18-20, and June 25-27, 2015 at
Ramsey Neighborhood Park. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO
1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor
Steve Adler) Ordinance No. 20150326-035
was approved on consent on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council
Member Casar’s second on an 8-0 vote.
Mayor Adler and Council Members Gallo
and Renteria were off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/26/2015 20150326-036 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and and waiving
certain requirements for the HONK!TX
event, which is to be held March 27-29,
2015 at the Adams-Hemphill and Pan Am
Parks. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler)
Ordinance No. 20150326-036 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member
Casar’s second on an 8-0 vote. Mayor
Adler and Council Members Gallo and
Renteria were off the dais.
4/2/2015 20150402-014 Inspections/permits
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to outline
plans addressing reform of the City's development review,
inspections and permitting processes, including but not
limited to, recommendations from the Zucker Systems
Analysis Report. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO
1: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member
Sheri Gallo CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 4: Council
Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria) Resolution No. 20150402-
014 was approved with amendments on Mayor Adler’s
motion, Council Member Gallo’s second on a 9-0 vote.
Council Members Pool and Troxclair were off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/2/2015 20150402-015 Environmental protection
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment to
mitigate the effects of smoke emissions from restaurants
and mobile food vendors near residentially zoned areas.
(Notes: SPONSOR - Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria
CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Steve
Adler CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar) Resolution
No. 20150402-015 was approved with amendments on
Council Member Renteria’s motion, Mayor Adler’s second
on a vote of 9-2. Those voting aye were: Mayor Adler,
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and Council Members Casar, Gallo,
Garza, Houston, Kitchen, Pool and
Renteria. Those voting nay were: Council Members
Troxclair and Zimmerman.
4/2/2015 20150402-017 Building rename
Approve a resolution initiating a process under City Code Title
14, Article 4 to name an overlook located near the southwest
corner of Congress Avenue and Cesar Chavez Street after
Roberta Crenshaw. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 2: Council Member
Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen) Resolution No.
20150402-017 was approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion,
Council Member Houston’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/2/2015 20150402-020 Energy
Approve a resolution related to the issuance of a request
for proposals for up to 600 megawatts of solar generation.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia Garza CO 1:
Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member
Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 4: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20150402-020 was approved on Council
Member Garza’s motion, Council Member Casar’s second
on a 10-1 vote. Council Member Zimmerman voted nay.
4/2/2015 20150402-021 Transportation
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to return to
council with an ordinance for consideration that creates a civil
offense for unlawfully passing a school bus. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council
Member Sheri Gallo) Ordinance No. 20150402-021 was
approved with amendments on Mayor Pro Tem
Tovo’s motion, Council Member Renteria’s second on an 11-0
vote.
5/7/2015 20150507-023 City Code
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 relating
to the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation
Advisory Commission. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 2: Council
Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member Ora
Houston CO 4: Council Member Gregorio Casar) Ordinance No.
20150507-023 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on an 8-3 vote. Those
voting aye were: Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and Council Members
Casar, Garza, Houston, Kitchen, Pool, Renteria and
Zimmerman. Those voting nay were: Mayor Adler and Council
Members Gallo and Troxclair.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/7/2015 20150507-025 Fee waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees and waiver of certain
requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the Texas Peace Officer Memorial
Foundation's biennial Memorial Service and
Parade sponsored by the Texas Peace
Officer Memorial Foundation which was
held Monday, May 4, 2015 beginning at the
Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge
and ending at the Texas State Capitol
Building. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve
Adler CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza CO
2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria
CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 4:
Council Member Ann Kitchen) The motion
to approve the waiver or reimbursement
of certain fees and waiver of certain
requirements for the Texas Peace Officer
Memorial Foundation’s biennial Memorial
Service and Parade was approved on
consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Council Member Casar’s second
on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Gallo was
absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/7/2015 20150507-026 Transportation
Approve a resolution related to the Capital Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization 2040 Plan. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 2:
Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Gregorio
Casar CO 4: Council Member Delia Garza ) There was substitute
motion made by Council Member Zimmerman and seconded
by Council Member Renteria to approve Ordinance No.
20150507-026 with the following amendment. The motion
pased on a vote of 9-2. Those voting aye were: Mayor Adler,
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and Council Members Casar, Garza,
Houston, Kitchen, Pool, Renteria and Zimmerman. Those
voting nay were: Council Members Gallo and Troxclair.
5/7/2015 20150507-027 Public Health
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
establish a working group to address disparate health
outcomes among members of the community and to
coordinate with the working group to develop an equity
assessment tool to address racial disparity and foster
equity throughout the City and during the budget process.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia Garza CO 1:
Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member
Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 4: Mayor
Steve Adler)
Resolution No. 20150507-027 was approved on Council
Member Garza’s motion, Council Member Casar’s second
on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Zimmerman abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/14/2015 20150514-004 Parks and Open Space
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate
a process to cultivate native milkweed into the City's
landscape portfolio at Austin City Hall, City-owned
buildings, properties, preserve lands, parks, and open
spaces. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO
1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar ) Resolution
No. 20150514-004 was approved on consent on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s
second on a 10-1. Council Member Zimmerman voted
nay.
5/14/2015 20150514-006 Employment
Approve a resolution adopting a policy to provide City
employees and their families access to Applied Behavioral
Analysis benefits and directing the City Manager to
incorporate Applied Behavioral Analysis benefits as part of
the City employee benefits package in the Fiscal Year 2015-
2016 proposed budget. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member
Sabino "Pio" Renteria ) There was a substitute motion
made by Council Member Garza and seconded by Council
Member Zimmerman to approve Resolution No.
20150514-006 with an amendment. The motion passed
on a vote of 10-0. Council Member Zimmerman
abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/21/2015 20150521-024 Animal rights
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to take
steps to increase opportunities to let dogs out of their
kennels while housed at the Austin Animal Center; and to
provide a report on long-term options to improve animal
welfare at the Austin Animal Center and to increase the
Animal Service Office's online capabilities. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
3: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 4: Council Member
Sherri Gallo) Resolution No. 20150521-024 was approved
on consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s motion,
Council Member Casar’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Garza was absent.
5/21/2015 20150521-025 Employment
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
convene a working group to develop recommendations
related to the use of conviction history in hiring (fair
chance hiring practices) by private employers in the City of
Austin. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar
CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Ora
Houston CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo ) Resolution
No. 20150521-025 was approved on Council Member
Casar’s motion, Council Member Zimmerman’s second on
a 9-1 vote. Council Member Troxclair voted nay. Council
Member Garza was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/28/2015 20150528-004 Property values
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to file a
challenge petition with the Appraisal Review Board relating to
the level of appraisals of commercial property values by the
Travis Central Appraisal District pursuant to Chapter 41 of the
Texas Tax Code. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
CO 1: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 2: Council Member
Don Zimmerman CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen)
Resolution No. 20150528-004 was approved on Mayor Pro
Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Zimmerman’s second on
a 9-0 vote. Council Member Gallo was off the dais. Council
Member Garza was absent.
6/4/2015 20150604-043 Fee waiver
Approve the waiver of certain requirements
and the waiver or reimbursement of certain
fees under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the
Maudie's Moonlight Margarita Run and
Party sponsored by the Trail Foundation
which is to be held Thursday, June 11, 2015
beginning at Lady Bird Lake and ending at
the American Legion Hall. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO
1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria
CO 2: Mayor Steve Adler CO 3: Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo) The motion to approve
the waiver of certain requirements and the
waiver or reimbursement of certain fees
for the Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run
and Party was approved on consent on
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Pool’s second on a 10-0 vote.
Council Member Garza was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/4/2015 20150604-044 Natural Disasters
Approve a resolution creating the Flood Mitigation Task
Force to develop recommendations related to area
flooding and its impacts to property, public safety, and City
finances and directing the City Manager to provide staff
resources. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler CO 4: Council Member
Delia Garza) Resolution No. 20150604-044 was approved
on Council Member Kitchen’s motion, Council Member
Gallo’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council Member
Zimmerman voted abstained. Council Member Garza was
off the dais.
6/4/2015 20150604-047 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Pista Sa
Nayon 2015 event sponsored by the Austin
Filipino American Association which is to be
held Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Asian
American Resource Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria
CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3:
Council Member Gregorio Casar) Ordinance
No. 20150604-047 was approved on
consent on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion,
Council Member Pool’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Garza was off the
dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/4/2015 20150604-048 Environmental protection
Approve a resolution related to the 2015 Austin
Community Climate Plan, directing the City Manager to
create the Joint Sustainability Committee, and establishing
duties of the Committee. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar
CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen)
Resolution No. 20150604-048 was approved on consent
on Council Member Pool’s motion, Council Member
Casar’s second on an 8-2 vote. Those voting aye were:
Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and Council Members
Casar, Gallo, Houston, Kitchen, Pool and Renteria. Those
voting nay were: Council Members Troxclair and
Zimmerman. Council Member Garza was off the dais.
6/4/2015 20150604-049 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the Bridging Ceremony sponsored by
Girl Scout Troop No. 1566 which will be
held on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the
Springwood Park Pavilion. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Don
Zimmerman CO 1: Council Member Ellen
Troxclair CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler CO 4: Council
Member Seri Gallo)
Ordinance No. 20150604-049 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Tovo’s motion, Council Member Pool’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member
Garza was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/11/2015 20150611-009 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees for the GirlForward
summer camp at the Asian American
Resource Center from June 9, 2015 through
July 31, 2015 for adolescent refugee girls
who have been resettled in the United
States. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Ora Houston CO 1: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo)
Ordinance No. 20150611-009 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member
Renteria’s second on an 11-0 vote.
6/18/2015 20150618-084 Sobriety center
Approve a resolution creating an Austin-Travis County
Intergovernmental Working Group to make recommendations
regarding a location, governance structure and funding plan for
a sobering center and directing the City Manager to return to
Council for approval of funding to be incorporated in the Fiscal
Year 2016 budget sufficient to advance progress toward
establishing a sobriety center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 2: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen)
Resolution No. 20150618-084 was approved with amendments
on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Renteria’s
second on a 9-1 vote. Council Member Zimmerman voted nay.
Council Member Pool was off the dais; upon her return to the
dais requested the record show her support of the motion. See
minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/11/2015 20150611-011
Budget/low-income
households
Approve a resolution relating to increased funding in the
fiscal year 2015-2016 budget for programs that benefit
lower-income Austinites. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council
Member Sheri Gallo CO 4: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20150611-011 was approved on Council
Member Casar’s motion, Council Member Gallo’s second
on a 9-1 vote. Council Member Zimmerman voted nay.
Council Member Renteria was off the dais.
6/18/2015 20150618-076 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and 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, 2015 at Auditorium
Shores. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve
Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria
CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4:
Council Member Ann Kitchen) Ordinance
No. 20150618-076 was approved on
consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on
a 10-0 vote. Council Member Houston was
off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/18/2015 20150618-077 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and requirements
under City Code Chapter 14- 8, certain
other fees and requirements, and
authorizing payment of certain costs for the
City co-sponsored Greater East Austin
Youth Association's 2015 Juneteenth
Parade and Celebration which is to be held
on June 20, 2015, along East Martin Luther
King, Jr. Boulevard, Comal Street, and
Rosewood Avenue with a celebration at
Rosewood Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Ora Houston CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler)
Ordinance No. 20150618-077 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member
Pool’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Houston was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/18/2015 20150618-079 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees for the 2015 Mother Earth
Day Festival which was held Friday, May 8,
2015 at the Springs in Zilker Park. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO
1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO
3: Mayor Steve Adler)
Ordinance No. 20150618-079 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion,
Council Member Pool’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Houston was off the
dais.
6/18/2015 20150618-080 City Code
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-127
relating to the Community Development Commission.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council
Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo:
CO4: Council Member Pool.) Ordinance No. 20150618-080
was approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member Pool’s second on
a 9-1 vote. Council Member Zimmerman voted nay.
Council Member Houston was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/18/2015 20150618-081
Community Development
Commission
Approve a resolution relating to the geographic areas for
the Community Development Commission and designating
the organizations making nominations to the Commission.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council
Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo:
CO4: Council Member Pool.) Resolution No. 20150618-081
was approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member Pool’s second on
a 9-1 vote. Council Member Zimmerman voted nay.
Council Member Houston was off the dais.
6/18/2015 20150618-084 Sobriety center
Approve a resolution creating an Austin-Travis County
Intergovernmental Working Group to make recommendations
regarding a location, governance structure and funding plan for
a sobering center and directing the City Manager to return to
Council for approval of funding to be incorporated in the Fiscal
Year 2016 budget sufficient to advance progress toward
establishing a sobriety center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 2: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen)
Resolution No. 20150618-084 was approved with amendments
on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Renteria’s
second on a 9-1 vote. Council Member Zimmerman voted nay.
Council Member Pool was off the dais; upon her return to the
dais requested the record show her support of the motion. See
minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/18/2015 20150618-085 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees for the Larry Monroe
Bridge Dedication event sponsored by the
Larry Monroe Bridge Project which is to be
held Saturday, June 20, 2015 on Eastside
Drive. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria CO 3: Council Member Gregorio
Casar CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen)
Ordinance No. 20150618-085 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member
Pool’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Houston was off the dais.
6/18/2015 20150618-086 Park land
Approve a resolution giving an honorary name to a bridge
located between Big Stacy Neighborhood Park and Little Stacy
Neighborhood Park in recognition of the legacy of Larry Monroe.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool) Resolution No.
20150618-086 was approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member Pool’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Houston was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/23/2015 20150623-016 School disctrict
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to partner with
Austin's school districts in the promotion of pre-kindergarten
enrollment. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
1: Council Member Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member Ora
Houston CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler) Resolution No. 20150623-
016 was approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member Houston’s second on a
9-0 vote. Council Member Garza was absent. Council Member
Pool was off the dais; upon her return to the dais requested
the record show her in support of the motion.
6/25/2015 20150625-019 Park Land
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20140807-
114 and directing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an amendment to the existing parkland
improvement and use agreement with West Austin Youth
Association. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member Don
Zimmerman) . Resolution No. 20150625-019 was
approved on Council Member Renteria’s motion, Council
Member Gallo’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member
Houston was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/6/2015 20150806-042 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and requirements
and authorize payment of certain costs for
the City co-sponsored Austin PRIDE Parade
sponsored by Austin Pride Foundation
which is to be held on August 29, 2015.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member
Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Council
Member Gregorio Casar) Ordinance No.
20150806-042 was approved on consent
on Council Member Zimmerman’s motion,
Council Member Gallo’s second on a 10-1
vote. Council Member Zimmerman voted
nay.
8/6/2015 20150806-043 Fun Fun Fest
Approve a resolution relating to the location of Fun Fun Fun Fest
on Auditorium Shores. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool) This item was
withdrawn on consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Council Member Gallo’s second on an 11-0 vote.
8/6/2015 20150806-045
Low Income Consumer
Advisory Task Force
Approve a resolution regarding the membership of the Low
Income Consumer Advisory Task Force. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Sheri Gallo
CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Leslie
Pool: CO4: Council Member Gregorio Casar) Resolution No.
20150806-045 with amendment listed above was approved on
Council Member Pool’s motion, Council Member Zimmerman’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Pool was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/6/2015 20150806-046 Barton Springs
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20130523-074
concerning Barton Springs Fest, and recognizing a Barton
Springs University day of learning at Barton Springs to be held
on September 18, 2015. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 2: Council
Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4:
Council Member Delia Garza; CO 5: Council Member Sheri Gallo)
Resolution No 20150806-046 was approved on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council
Member Troxclair’s second on a 10-1 vote. Council Member
Zimmerman voted nay.
8/6/2015 20150806-047 City Code
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1
relating to the Planning Commission and participation by
the Austin Independent School District at Planning
Commission meetings. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council
Member Ora Houston CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
CO 4: Council Member Ellen Troxclair; CO 5: Council
Member Sheri Gallo) Ordinance No. 20150806-047 was
approved on consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Council Member Gallo’s second on a 10-1 vote.
Council Member Zimmerman voted nay.
8/6/2015 20150806-048 Land Development Code
Approve a resolution relating to the Land Development
Code Advisory Group and the additional appointment of a
representative from an independent school district.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1:
Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO
3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 4: Council Member Ellen
Troxclair; CO 5: Council Member Sheri Gallo) Resolution
No. 20150806-048 was approved on consent on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member Gallo’s
second on a 10-1 vote, Council Member Zimmerman
voted nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/6/2015 20150806-051 Animal rights
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 3 regarding the
regulation of the treatment of elephants. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza
CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Ellen
Troxclair CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria)
Ordinance No. 20150806-051 with the amendments and
direction listed above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on a 10-1 vote. Council
Member Zimmerman voted nay.
8/20/2015 20150820-047 Fee waiver
Approve the waiver of certain fees and
requirements under City Code Chapter 14-
8, certain other fees and requirements, and
authorizing payment of certain costs for the
City co-sponsored Viva! Streets Ciclovia
which is to be held on September 13, 2015.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino
"Pio" Renteria CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO2: Council Member Delia Garza
CO3: Council Member Leslie Pool) The
motion to approve the waiver of certain
fees and requirements, certain other fees
and requirements and authorize payment
of certain costs for the Viva! Streets
Ciclovia was approved on Council Member
Gallo’s motion, Council Member
Troxclair’s second on an
11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
9/10/2015 20150910-012 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and waiving
certain requirements for the Austin Civic
Wind Ensemble event sponsored by Austin
Civic Wind Ensemble which is to be held on
Friday, October 30, 2015 at the George
Washington Carver Museum and Cultural
Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO
3: Mayor Steve Adler CO 4: Council Member
Ann Kitchen) Ordinance No. 20150910-012
waiving or reimbursing certain fees and
waiving certain requirements for the
Austin Civic Wind Ensemble event was
approved on Council Member Kitchen’s
motion, Council Member Garza’s second
on an 11-0 vote.
9/17/2015 20150917-077 Energy
Discussion and possible action on a resolution regarding the
procurement of solar generation. (SPONSORS: Council Member
Delia Garza, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member
Gregorio Casar, Council Member Leslie Pool & Council Member
Ann Kitchen). Resolution 20150917-077 was approved on
Council Member Garza’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s
second on a 10-1 vote. Council Member Zimmerman voted
nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/1/2015 20151001-038 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees and waiving certain
requirements for the Rainey Street
Neighborhood Association meeting
sponsored by the Rainey Street
Neighborhood Association which is taking
place Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American
Cultural Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve
Adler CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar
CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria) Ordinance No. 20151001-038
was approved on consent on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council
Member Garza’s second on a 10-0 vote.
Council Member Casar was off the dais.
10/1/2015 20151001-039 Zoning
Approve a resolution initiating an amendment to City Code
Chapter 25-2 relating to approval requirements for Planned Unit
Development zoning cases. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 2: Council
Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston)
Resolution 20151001-039 was approved with the amendment
listed above on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Houston’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/8/2015 20151008-008 Natural Disasters
Approve an amendment to Resolution 20150604-044, that
created the Flood Mitigation Task Force, to establish a
quorum and decision requirement for the task force.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1:
Council Member Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo) Resolution No.
20151008-008 was approved on consent on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Pool was absent.
10/8/2015 20151008-009 Fee waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees and waiver of certain
requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the Pecan Street Festival which took
place on September 26 and September 27,
2015. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Leslie Pool CO 1: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO 2: Mayor Steve Adler CO 3:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 4: Council
Member Delia Garza) The motion to
approve the waiver of certain fees and
waiver of certain requirements for the
Pecan Street Festival was approved on
Council Member Zimmerman’s motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Pool was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/15/2015 20151015-032 Fee waiver
Approve the waiver of the right-of-way
closure notice requirements, the security
deposit requirement, certain fees and
authorize payment of certain costs under
City Code Chapter 14-8 for the City
cosponsored 2015 Veterans Day Parade
with Travis County Veterans Service Office,
which is to be held on Wednesday,
November 11, 2015 from the Ann Richards
Congress Avenue Bridge to the Capitol
Building. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Delia
Garza CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO
3: Mayor Steve Adler) The motion to
approve the waiver of the right-of-way
closure notice requirements, the security
deposit requirement, certain fees and
authorize payment of certain costs for
Veterans Day Parade was approved on
Council Member Zimmerman’s motion,
Council Member Gallo’s second on an 11-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/15/2015 20151015-033 Human Trafficking
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to appoint
a liaison to local organizations that share the City's goal of
ending human trafficking in Austin; to incorporate
information about preventing, identifying, and responding
to human trafficking into existing training for City
employees; and to develop plans and policies to prevent
and reduce human trafficking in Austin. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 1: Council Member Ora
Houston CO 2: Mayor Steve Adler CO 3: Council Member
Delia Garza CO 4: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO5: Council
Member Gallo) Resolution No. 20151015-033 was
approved on Council Member Zimmerman’s motion,
Council Member Gallo’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/15/2015 20151015-034 Fee waiver
Approve the waiver of certain requirements
and the waiver or reimbursement of certain
fees under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the
28th annual AIDS Walk Austin event,
sponsored by AIDS Services of Austin, which
is to be held on Sunday, November 8, 2015,
beginning and ending at Republic Square
Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO
2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO
4: Council Member Delia Garza) The motion
to approve the waiver of certain
requirements and the waiver or
reimbursement of certain fees for the 28th
annual AIDS Walk Austin was approved on
Council Member Zimmerman’s motion,
Council Member Gallo’s second on an 11-0
vote.
10/15/2015 20151015-036 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and waiving
certain requirements for the Rosedale
Neighborhood Association Tree Planting
Event at Ramsey Park on November 7,
2015. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston
CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 4:
Council Member Delia Garza CO5: Council
Member Gallo) Ordinance No. 20151015-
036 was approved on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member
Gallo’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/15/2015 20151015-037 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and waiving
certain requirements for the Texas Book
Festival which will be held on Saturday and
Sunday, October 17 and 18, 2015, at the
Texas State Capitol and surrounding
grounds. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Delia
Garza CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO
4: Council Member Ora Houston)
Ordinance No. 20151015-037 was
approved on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member
Gallo’s second on an 11-0 vote.
10/15/2015 20151015-038 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution initiating a process to consider code and
ordinance amendments to remove or otherwise modify the
option to pay a fee in lieu of providing on-site affordable housing
within the City's various density bonus programs and directing
the City Manager to conduct a review and compile reports
regarding affordable housing, density bonus programs, and
utilizing a fee-in-lieu option within density bonus programs.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO
3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria) Resolution No.
20151015-038 was approved with the amendment listed
above on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Renteria’s second on a vote on a 10-1 vote. Council Member
Zimmerman voted nay. Direction was given to staff to provide
Council with data on cost of building affordable housing units
downtown compared to units built outside the downtown
core.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/15/2015 20151015-039 Reproductive rights
Approve a resolution amending the City's federal legislative
agenda to include support for Planned Parenthood funding
and amending the City's state legislative agenda to support
expanding funding of or women's access to a full spectrum
of health services. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Delia Garza CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen)
Resolution No. 20151015-039 was approved on Council
Member Garza’s motion, Council Member Houston’s
second on a 9-2 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor
Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and Council Members Casar,
Gallo, Garza, Houston, Kitchen, Pool, and Renteria. Those
voting nay were: Council Members Troxclair and
Zimmerman.
11/12/2015 20151112-025 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and authorize
payment of certain costs for the City co-
sponsored Austin PRIDE Parade sponsored
by Austin Pride Foundation which was held
on August 29, 2015. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sabino
"Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member
Gregorio
Casar CO 4: Council Member Delia Garza)
Ordinance No. 20151112-025 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem
Tovo’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Zimmerman
abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/12/2015 20151112-026 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Day of
Tango Festival sponsored by the Academy
of Tango-Texas which is to be held
December 11-13, 2015 at the Ben Hur
Shrine Temple Auditorium. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
1: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO
3: Council Member Leslie Pool) Ordinance
No. 20151112-026 was approved on
consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s second on
an 11-0 vote.
11/12/2015 20151112-027 Tenants' rights
Approve a resolution initiating code amendments related
to relocation requirements for developments that will
result in displacement of tenants. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3:
Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 4: Council Member
Ann Kitchen) Resolution No. 20151112-027 was approved
as amended below on Council Member Renteria’s
motion, Council Member Casar’s second on a 10-1 vote.
Council Member Zimmerman voted nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/12/2015 20151112-028 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Taiwan
National Day celebration sponsored by the
Austin Chapter of Taiwanese Chambers of
Commerce which was held on Saturday,
November 7, 2015 at the Asian American
Resource Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen
CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO4:
Council Member Gallo) Ordinance No,
20151112-028 was approved on consent
on Council Member Zimmerman’s motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s second on an 11-0
vote.
11/19/2015 20151119-065 City of Adelaide
Approve a resolution congratulating the City of Adelaide on
its 175th Anniversary and extending an invitation to the
Adelaide City Council to visit Austin for an exchange of
Sister City gifts. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 3: Council Member Ellen Troxclair) Resolution No.
20151119-065 was approved on consent on Council
Member Gallo’s motion, Council Member Garza’s second
on an 11-0 vote.
11/19/2015 20151119-067 Drainage Regulations
Approve an ordinance extending the expiration date of
Ordinance No. 20141211-200 related to interim drainage
regulations in the South Lamar Neighborhood Area; and
waiving City Code Section 25-1-502 related to Planning
Commission review. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Ann Kitchen CO 1: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2:
Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo) Ordinance No. 20151119-067 was approved on
consent on Council Member Gallo’s motion, Council
Member Garza’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/3/2015 20151203-002 Property values
Approve a resolution affirming the City Council's commitment to
a fair and equitable appraisal system and its support of legal
actions related to the level of appraisals of commercial property
values. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO
3: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 4: Council Member Leslie
Pool) Resolution No. 20151203-002 was approved on Mayor
Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Zimmerman’s second
on a 7-0 vote. Council Member Casar was off the dais; Mayor
Adler and Council Members Pool and Troxclair were absent.
12/10/2015 20151210-018 Land Use
Approve a resolution initiating a neighborhood plan
amendment to the Holly Neighborhood Plan to consider a
change to the land use designation on the future land use
map for the property located at 2406 Hidalgo Street.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Sheri Gallo)
Resolution No. 20151210-018 was approved on consent
on Council Member Gallo’s motion, Council Member
Renteria’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council Member Kitchen
was off the dais. Mayor Adler was absent.
12/10/2015 20151210-021 Parks and Recreation
Approve a resolution regarding the development and
completion of the Town Lake Park Master Plan. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Ann Kitchen CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO3: Council
Member Delia Garza)
This item was postponed indefinitely on consent on Council
Member Gallo’s motion, Council Member Renteria’s second on
a 9-0 vote. Council Member Kitchen was off the dais. Mayor
Adler was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/17/2015 20151217-056 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
and requirements under City Code Chapter
14-8; waiving certain other fees, payments,
and requirements; authorizing payment of
certain costs by City departments; and
waiving or modifying certain requirements
of City Code Sections 9-2-36, 9-2-38, 9-2-
54, 13-2-336, 14-8-14, and 25-10-158 for
the City co-sponsored March 11-21, 2016
South by Southwest conferences and
festivals. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve
Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council
Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria) Ordinance
20151217-056 was approved as amended
on Council Member Casar’s motion,
Council Member Pool’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Zimmerman
abstained. See minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/17/2015 20151217-058 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and costs and
waiving certain requirements for the City co-
sponsored HOPE Farmers Market events at
Plaza Saltillo during the 2016 calendar year.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino
"Pio" Renteria CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Mayor Steve Adler CO 3: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO 4: Council
Member Leslie Pool) Ordinance 20151217-
058 was approved on consent on Council
Member Renteria’s motion, Council
Member Zimmerman’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Zimmerman
abstained.
12/17/2015 20151217-059 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and costs, and
waiving certain requirements for the City co-
sponsored Austin Farmers Markets events
at Republic Square Park and Triangle Park
during the 2016 calendar year. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria
CO 2: Mayor Steve Adler CO 3: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO 4: Council
Member Leslie Pool) Ordinance 20151217-
059 was approved on consent on Council
Member Renteria’s motion, Council
Member Zimmerman’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Zimmerman
abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/17/2015 20151217-060 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the 2016
Vagina Monologues fundraiser benefitting
SafePlace which is to be held on February 7-
8, 2016 at the Dougherty Arts Center.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3:
Council Member Delia Garza) Ordinance
20151217-060 was approved on consent
on Council Member Renteria’s motion,
Council Member Zimmerman’s second on
an 11-0 vote.
12/17/2015 20151217-098 Rental use
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance relating to short-
term rental use. (Suggested date and time: January 28, 2016,
4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston) The public hearing
was set on January 28, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301
W. Second Street on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Pool’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
1/28/2016 20160128-053 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Chinese
New Year Celebration sponsored by the
Chinese Society of Austin which is to be
held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the
Asian American Resource Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Ora Houston
CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member
Leslie Pool CO 4: Council Member Sheri
Gallo) Ordinance 20160128-053 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Garza’s motion, Council Member Gallo’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
1/28/2016 20160128-054 Fee waiver
Authorize reimbursement of certain costs
under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the March
for GunFree Campuses sponsored by Gun-
Free UT which was held on Friday, January
8, 2016 beginning at the JW Marriott on
East 2nd St. and ending at the Texas State
Capitol building. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve
Adler CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston
CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4:
Council Member Delia Garza) The motion
authorizing reimbursement of certain costs
for the March for Gun-Free Campuses was
approved on consent on Council Member
Garza’s motion, Council Member Gallo’s
second on a 9-1 vote. Council Member
Troxclair voted nay. Council Member
Zimmerman abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
1/28/2016 20160128-055 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving
development fees for the construction of
accessible ramps for existing single-family
and duplex residential dwelling units built
by qualifying non-profit entities for income-
eligible individuals. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member
Delia Garza) Ordinance 20160128-055 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Garza’s motion, Council Member Gallo’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
2/4/2016 20160204-037
Resource Management:
Energy
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a
work plan for reviewing and discussing key components of
Austin Energy's electric rate adjustment proposal for Council
consideration. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3:
Council Member Delia Garza) Resolution No. 20160204-037 was
approved on consent on Council Member Gallo’s motion,
Council Member Zimmerman’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/4/2016 20160204-038 Artspace
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the
feasibility of developing a live/work project with Artspace, and
to consider the City-owned tract located at 4711 Winnebago
Lane as a potential location for this project. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool
CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 4: Mayor Steve Adler) Resolution No.
20160204-038 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s
motion, Council Member Garza’s second on a 6-5 vote. Those
voting aye were: Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council
Members Casar, Garza, Kitchen, and Pool. Those voting nay
were: Council Members Gallo, Houston, Renteria, Troxclair,
and Zimmerman.
2/11/2016 20160211-012 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and waiving
certain requirements for the day-long
Spanish Festival sponsored by the Austin
Civic Wind Ensemble which is to be held on
Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Fiesta Gardens.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
2: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3:
Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 4: Mayor
Steve Adler) Ordinance No. 20160211-012
was approved on consent on Council
Member Gallo’s motion, Council Member
Zimmerman’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/11/2016 20160211-013 Historic Preservation
Approve a resolution supporting the nomination and
inclusion of the Lions Municipal Golf Course in the National
Register of Historic Places. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Sheri Gallo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston
CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool)
Resolution No. 20160211-013 was approved on Council
Member Gallo’s motion, Council Member Pool’s second
on an 11-0 vote.
2/11/2016 20160211-014 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance encouraging support
of the Lemonade Day Austin 2016 event on
Saturday, May 7, 2016 taking place City-
wide, waiving the requirement and fees for
a temporary food permit under City Code
Chapter 10-3 and waiving the requirement
and fees for a license agreement under City
Code Chapter 14-11. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member
Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council
Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 4: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo) Ordinance No. 20160211-014 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Gallo’s motion, Council Member
Zimmerman’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/11/2016 20160211-015 School district
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore
the concept of the City assuming departments, activities,
or functions provided by independent school districts
located in the City of Austin if those departments,
activities, or functions have a municipal purpose. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen)
Resolution No. 20160211-015 was approved on consent
on Council Member Gallo’s motion, Council Member
Zimmerman’s second on a 9-2 vote. Those voting aye
were: Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council
Members Casar, Gallo, Garza, Houston, Kitchen, Pool, and
Renteria. Those voting nay were: Council Members
Troxclair and Zimmerman.
2/11/2016 20160211-018 Families and Children
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify
funding for childcare and supportive services for the Passages
Program. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Leslie Pool CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza) Resolution No.
20160211-018 was approved on consent on Council Member
Gallo’s motion, Council Member Zimmerman’s second on a 9-0
vote. Council Members Troxclair and Zimmerman abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/11/2016 20160211-020 Budget
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016
Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Operating Budget
(Ordinance No. 20150908-001) to transfer out $1,500,000
to the General Fund; amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016
General Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20150908-
001) transferring in $1,500,000 from the Budget
Stabilization Reserve Fund; appropriating $1,500,000 to
increase expenditures in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Austin
Police Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No.
20150908-001) for public safety support for the Spring
Festival Season; and amending Ordinance No. 20151217-
056 to waive certain other payments under City Code
Chapter 14-8 for the South by Southwest Conferences and
Festivals cosponsored by the City and SXSW, LLC which are
to be held March 11 - 21, 2016. Related to Item #9. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No. 20160211-020
was approved on Council Member Casar’s motion, Mayor
Adler’s second on a 9-1 vote. Council Member
Zimmerman voted nay. Council Member Troxclair was off
the dais.
2/11/2016 20160211-021
Council Committee
system
Approve a resolution stating the council’s desired purposes
for the council committee system. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler
CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member
Delia Garza) Resolution No. 20160211-021 was approved
Council Member Casar’s motion on a 7-2 vote. Those
voting aye were: Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Members
Casar, Gallo, Garza, Kitchen, Pool and Renteria. Those
voting nay were: Council Members Troxclair and
Zimmerman. Council Member Houston abstained. Mayor
Adler was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/25/2016 20160215-040 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and requirements
and authorizing payment of certain costs
for the City co-sponsored 2016 Zilker Park
Kite Festival which is to be held on March 6,
2016 at Zilker Park. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member
Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Mayor Steve
Adler CO 4: Council Member Gallo)
Ordinance 20160215-040 was approved on
consent on Council Member Gallo’s
motion, Council Member Houston’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
2/25/2016 20160225-045 Transportation
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to convene
stakeholders to develop a conceptual plan that identifies a vision
for the streets, parks and plazas around the MetroRail
Downtown Station. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council
Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen)
Resolution No. 20160225-045 was approved as amended
below on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Pool’s second on an 8-0 vote. Council Members Troxclair and
Zimmerman abstained. Council Member Gallo was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/25/2016 20160225-047 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and waiving
certain requirements for a community
lecture on the Evolution of Latino Urbanism
sponsored by the Congress for the New
Urbanism which is to be held on Thursday,
February 25, 2016 at the Emma S.
Barrientos Mexican American Cultural
Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Delia Garza CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar
CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria) Ordinance No. 20160225-047
was approved on consent on Council
Member Gallo’s motion, Council Member
Houston’s second on an 11-0 vote.
2/25/2016 20160225-048 Historic Preservation
Approve a resolution initiating historic zoning for
Rosewood Courts located at 2001 Rosewood Avenue,
Austin, Texas 78702 and supporting the nomination and
inclusion of Rosewood Courts in the National Register of
Historic Places. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ora
Houston CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 2: Council
Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo) A motion to approve the resolution was
made by Council Member Houston and seconded by
Council Member Pool. Amendments were added; see
minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/3/2016 20160303-019
Music and Creative
Industries
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
conduct a comprehensive review of the City’s music and
creative ecosystem, and return to City Council in ninety
days with options and needed resources, such as
development changes, financial partnerships and research
to address the continued and future success of all aspects
of the City’s music and creative ecosystem. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council
Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria) Resolution No. 20160303-
019 was approved as amended below on Mayor Adler’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on a 9-1 vote.
Council Member Zimmerman voted nay. Mayor Pro Tem
was off the dais.
3/3/2016 20160303-020 Food Access
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop
recommendations for addressing food access issues and
incorporate food access as one of the focus areas for the
City of Austin Equity Office. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler CO
4: Council Member Gregorio Casar) Resolution No.
20160303-020 was approved with the amendment listed
below on Council Member Garza’s motion, Council
Member Pool’s second on a 10-1 vote. Council Member
Zimmerman voted nay.
3/3/2016 20160303-021 Austin Energy rate case
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to amend
the schedule for the Austin Energy rate case. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza CO 4: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20160303-021 was
approved as amended below on Council Member Pool’s
motion, Council Member Kitchen’s second on an 11-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/3/2016 20160303-024 City Council Meetings
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-5
relating to council committees and procedures for council
meetings. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio
Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza CO 4:
Council Member Leslie Pool) Ordinance No. 20160303-024
was approved as amended on Council Member Casar’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on an 8-3 vote.
Those voting aye: Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo,
Council Members Casar, Gallo, Garza, Kitchen, Pool and
Renteria. Those voting nay: Council Members Houston,
Troxclair and Zimmerman.
3/24/2016
Equality and Human
Rights
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review the
City’s non-discrimination employment policies and practices, to
make recommendations to the Council by May 1, 2016, about
ways to strengthen employee protections in these policies and
practices, and to request that the Director of Human Resources
initiate amendments to the Municipal Civil Service rules to
strengthen employee protections against discrimination in the
workplace. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool
CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 4: Mayor Steve Adler)
This item was withdrawn on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Gallo was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/24/2016 20160324-008 Fee waiver
Authorize payment or reimbursement of
certain costs under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the annual Cesar E. Chavez "Si Se
Puede!" March sponsored by the People
Organized in Defense of Earth and her
Resources which is to be held Saturday,
March 26, 2016. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Leslie Pool CO 2: Council Member Delia
Garza CO 3: Council Member Gregorio
Casar) The motion authorizing the
payment or reimbursement of certain
costs under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the
annual Cesar E. Chavez “Si Se Puede!”
March was approved on consent on
Council Member Zimmerman’s motion,
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s second on an 8- 0
vote. Council Members Troxclair and
Zimmerman abstained. Council Member
Gallo was absent.
3/24/2016 20160324-011 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance authorizing payment
or reimbursement of certain costs for the
City cosponsored 2016 Zilker Park Kite
Festival which was held on March 6, 2016
at Zilker Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member Sabino
"Pio" Renteria CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler CO
4: Council Member Leslie Pool) Ordinance
No. 20160324-011 was approved on
consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s second on
a 10-0 vote. Council Member Gallo was
absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/24/2016 20160324-013 Wages
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 030508-
031 regarding adopted wages to be paid on city projects.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Delia
Garza CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen) Ordinance No.
20160324-013 was approved on consent on Council
Member Casar’s motion, Council Member Pool’s second
on an 8-2 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Adler,
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Members Casar, Garza,
Houston, Kitchen, Pool and Renteria. Those voting nay
were: Council Members Troxclair and Zimmerman.
Council Member Gallo was absent.
3/24/2016 20160324-014
Equality and Human
Rights
Approve a resolution concerning ways to strengthen protections
for city employees from workplace discrimination, harassment,
and retaliation. (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: Mayor Steve
Adler) A motion to divide the question and approve all
WHEREAS clauses, the BE IT RESOLVED clause and first BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED clause was approved on Council Member
Troxclair’s motion on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Gallo was
absent. A motion to approve the remaining three BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED clauses was approved on Mayor Pro Tem
Tovo’s motion, Council Member Kitchen’s second on an 8-1
vote. Council Member Zimmerman voted nay. Council Member
Troxclair abstained. Council Member Gallo was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/24/2016 20160324-016 Fee waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the Urban Music Festival which is to be
held on Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 2016
at Auditorium Shores. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Ora Houston CO 1: Council
Member Don Zimmerman CO 2: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo) The motion approving a
waiver or reimbursement of certain fees
for the Urban Music Festival was approved
on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem
Tovo’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Gallo was absent.
3/31/2016 20160331-052 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Friends of
Deep Eddy 100 Year Anniversary event
which is to be held Saturday, May 21, 2016
at Deep Eddy Pool. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 1: Mayor
Steve Adler CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen
CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria) Ordinance No. 20160331-052
was approved on consent on Council
Member Garza’s motion, Council Member
Kitchen’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council
Member Troxclair abstained. Mayor Adler
was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/31/2016 20160331-053 Disability accomodations
Approve a resolution supporting the federal government’s
enactment of the Disability Integration Act of 2015 as
introduced in the United States Senate. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO
2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member
Leslie Pool) Resolution No. 20160331-053 was approved
on consent on Council Member Garza’s motion, Council
Member Kitchen’s second on an 8-1 vote. Council
Member Zimmerman voted nay. Council Member
Troxclair abstained. Mayor Adler was absent.
3/31/2016 20160331-054 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and waiving
certain requirements for the Cesar Chavez
Awards event sponsored by the People
Organized in Defense of Earth and her
Resources which was held Saturday, March
26, 2016 at the Emma S. Barrientos
Mexican American Cultural Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member Ora
Houston CO 4: Council Member Gregorio
Casar) Ordinance No. 20160331-054 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Garza’s motion, Council Member Kitchen’s
second on an 8-0 vote. Council Members
Troxclair and Zimmerman abstained.
Mayor Adler was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/7/2016 20160407-021 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the 2016 South
Asian New Year Festival sponsored by Texas
Bengali Cultural Alliance which is to be held
on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Zilker Hillside
Theater. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2:
Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO 4: Council
Member Don Zimmerman) Ordinance No.
20160407-021 was approved on consent
on Council Member Houston’s motion,
Council Member Garza’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Troxclair abstained.
4/7/2016 20160407-024 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore
the feasibility of increasing the use of bond funds for
permanent affordable housing and develop
recommendations for increasing home ownership
opportunities. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia
Garza CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2:
Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 4: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20160407-024 was approved as amended
on Council Member Garza’s motion, Council Member
Pool’s second on a 10-1 vote. Council Member
Zimmerman voted nay. See minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/14/2016 20160414-004 Families and Children
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop
recommendations and funding options for Child Care
Continuity Services during the Fiscal Year 2016-2017
budget process. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia
Garza CO 1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 2: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston
CO 4: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo) Resolution No.
20160414-004 was approved on Council Member Garza’s
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s second on a 9-1 vote.
Council Member Zimmerman voted nay. Council Member
Troxclair abstained.
4/14/2016 20160414-006 City Council Meetings
Approve an ordinance on second and third reading
amending the process for public comment at city council
and committee meetings. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Delia
Garza CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool) Ordinance No.
20160414-006 was approved as amended below on
Council Member Casar’s motion on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Gallo was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/21/2016 20160421-028 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and waiving
certain requirements for the AgniFITathon
event sponsored by Agni Dance Company
which was held Saturday, April 16, 2016 at
the Asian American Resource Center.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO
2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3:
Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 4:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No.
20160421-028 was approved on consent
on Council Member Garza’s motion,
Council Member Renteria’s second on a 9-
0 vote. Council Member Troxclair
abstained.
5/5/2016 20160505-027 Police Department
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
evaluate potential changes to Austin Police Department
policies and training to improve how transgender and
gender-nonconforming individuals are identified by the
Austin Police Department. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Council Member Ora
Houston CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20160505-027 was
approved on Council Member Casar’s motion, Council
Member Pool’s second on an 8-0 vote. Council Members
Troxclair and Zimmerman abstained. Council Member
Renteria was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/12/2016 20160512-018 Transportation
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate
and execute an interlocal agreement with Capital Metropolitan
Transportation Authority for the use of a wheelchair-accessible
vehicle for the Homelessness Outreach Team pilot program.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor
Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool)
Resolution No. 20160512-018 was approved on consent on
Council Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member
Houston’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Zimmerman
abstained.
5/12/2016 20160512-019 School district
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
recommend implementation scenarios for the City to
assume departments, activities, or functions provided by
independent school districts located in the City of Austin if
those departments, activities, or functions have a
municipal purpose. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool) Resolution
No. 20160512-019 was approved as amended on consent
on Council Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council
Member Houston’s second on a 9-2 vote. Those voting
aye were: Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council
Members Casar, Gallo, Garza, Houston, Kitchen, Pool and
Renteria. Those voting nay were: Council Members
Troxclair and Zimmerman.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/19/2016 20160519-040 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and requirements
under City Code Chapter 14-8, certain other
fees and requirements, and authorizing
payment of certain costs for the City co-
sponsored Greater East Austin Youth
Association’s 2016 Juneteenth Parade and
Celebration which is to be held on June 18,
2016, along East Martin Luther King, Jr.
Boulevard, Comal Street, and Rosewood
Avenue with a celebration at Rosewood
Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Ora Houston CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar
CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler CO 4: Council
Member Leslie Pool) Ordinance 20160519-
040 was approved on consent on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council
Member Kitchen’s second on a 9-0 vote.
Council Member Troxclair abstained.
Council Member Casar was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/19/2016 20160519-041 Transportation
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify
strategies to support companies seeking to expand an existing
or new business to meet the demand for transportation options.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO 2: Mayor Steve Adler CO 3: Council
Member Ora Houston) A motion made to approve the
resolution was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and seconded by
Council Member Renteria. A motion to divide the question was
made by Council Member Troxclair and approved without
objection. The first and second BE IT RESOLVED clauses were
approved on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Renteria’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Casar was
absent. The third BE IT RESOLVED clause was approved on
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Renteria’s
second on an 8-2 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Adler,
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Members Gallo, Garza, Houston,
Kitchen, Pool and Renteria. Those voting nay were: Council
Members Troxclair and Zimmerman. Council Member Casar
was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/19/2016 20160519-044 Fee waiver
Authorize payment or reimbursement of
certain costs under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the St. John Unity Walk which was held
Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Webb Middle
School. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 1: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool
CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo) The
motion authorizing payment or
reimbursement of certain costs under City
Code Chapter 14-8 for the St. John Unity
Walk was approved on consent on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council
Member Kitchen’s second on a 9-0 vote.
Council Member Troxclair abstained.
Council Member Casar was absent.
6/9/2016 20160609-042 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Art Bra
Austin event sponsored by the Breast
Cancer Resource Center which was held
Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Palmer Events
Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Don Zimmerman CO 1: Council Member
Sheri Gallo CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler) Ordinance
No. 20160609-042 was approved on
Council Member Houston’s motion,
Council Member Pool’s second on a 7-0
vote. Council Member Troxclair abstained.
Mayor Adler, Council Members Garza and
Kitchen were absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/9/2016 20160609-044 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 20160519-040 to authorize certain
other payments under City Code Chapter
14-8 for the City co-sponsored Greater East
Austin Youth Association’s 2016 Juneteenth
Parade and Celebration which is to be held
on June 18, 2016, along East Martin Luther
King, Jr. Boulevard, Comal Street, and
Rosewood Avenue with a celebration at
Rosewood Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Ora Houston CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler)
Ordinance No. 20160609-044 was
approved on Council Member Troxclair’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on
an 8-0 vote. Mayor Adler, Council
Members Garza and Kitchen were absent.
6/9/2016 20160609-046 Alcohol Laws
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to draft an
ordinance for Council consideration amending City Code Chapter
4-9 to add waiting periods for re-filing alcoholic beverage waiver
requests. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool
CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria) Resolution No.
20160609-046 was approved on Council Member Houston’s
motion, Council Member Casar’s second on a 6-2 vote. Those
voting aye were: Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Members
Casar, Gallo, Houston, Pool, and Renteria. Those voting nay
were: Council Members Troxclair and Zimmerman. Mayor
Adler, Council Members Garza and Kitchen were absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/9/2016 20160609-047 Historic Preservation
Approve a resolution extending the date set in Resolution
No. 20160225-048, regarding the direction Council gave
the City Manager to work with certain entities regarding
the historical significance of preserving Rosewood Courts.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ora Houston CO 1:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4:
Council Member Sheri Gallo) Resolution No. 20160609-
047 was approved on Council Member Houston’s motion,
Council Member Gallo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Council
Member Troxclair was off the dais. Mayor Adler, Council
Members Garza and Kitchen were absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/9/2016 20160609-048 Fee waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees and requirements under City
Code Chapter 14-8 for the Maudie's
Moonlight Margarita Run and Party
sponsored by the Trail Foundation which is
to be held Thursday, June 9, 2016 beginning
at Lady Bird Lake and ending at the
American Legion Hall. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Delia
Garza CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria CO 5: Council Member Sheri Gallo)
The motion approving the waiver or
reimbursement of certain fees under City
Code Chapter 14-8 for the Maudie’s
Moonlight Margarita Run and Party was
approved on Council Member Pool’s
motion, Council Member Houston’s
second on a 7-0 vote. Council Member
Troxclair abstained. Mayor Adler, Council
Members Garza and Kitchen were absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/9/2016 20160609-049 Historic Preservation
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment to remove
Section 25-2-1052 (A)(2) from the City Code to require
properties within a historic landmark (H) or historic area (HD)
combining district to comply with compatibility standards.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor
Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council
Member Leslie Pool) Resolution No. 20160609-049 was
approved on Council Member Houston’s motion, Council
Member Casar’s second on a 6-2 vote. Those voting aye were:
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Members Casar, Gallo, Houston,
Pool, and Renteria. Those voting nay were: Council Members
Troxclair and Zimmerman. Mayor Adler, Council Members
Garza and Kitchen were absent.
6/16/2016 20160616-028
Local Government
Corporation
Approve a resolution directing the City Clerk to solicit
applications from citizens who are interested in serving as a
board member of a Local Government Corporation to be jointly
created by the City and Travis County to manage a planned
sobriety center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
CO 1: Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 4: Mayor
Steve Adler) Resolution 20160616-028 was approved on
consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Tovo’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member
Zimmerman abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/16/2016 20160616-030 Housing
Approve a resolution providing additional direction to the City
Manager with respect to the management of the Housing Trust
Fund. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Sabino
"Pio" Renteria CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Council
Member Ora Houston) Resolution 20160616-030 was approved
on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Houston’s second on an 8-3 vote. Those voting aye
were: Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Member’s
Houston, Garza, Casar, Kitchen and Renteria. Those voting nay
were: Council Member’s Gallo, Troxclair and Zimmerman.
6/23/2016 20160623-071 Fee waiver
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) Ordinance No. 20160623-071
was approved on consent on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Tovo’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Troxclair abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/23/2016 20160623-073 City Clerk
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) Resolution No. 20160623-073 was approved on
Council Member Pool’s motion, Council Member
Renteria’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council Member
Zimmerman abstained. Council Member Casar was off the
dais.
6/23/2016 20160623-074 City Manager
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) Resolution No. 20160623-074 was
approved on Council Member Pool’s motion, Council
Member Houston’s second on a 7-1 vote. Council
Member Zimmerman voted nay. Council Members Gallo,
Garza and Troxclair abstained.
6/23/2016 20160623-075 City Auditor
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) Resolution No. 20160623-075 was
approved on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Garza’s second on an 11-0 vote.
6/23/2016 20160623-076 Municipal Court Clerk
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) Ordinance No. 20160623-076 was
approved on Council Member Houston’s motion, Council
Member Renteria’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Zimmerman abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/23/2016 20160623-078 Accessibility
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) Resolution No. 20160623-078 was approved on
consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Tovo’s second on an 11-0 vote.
6/23/2016 20160623-079 Accessibility
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)
Resolution No. 20160623-079 was approved on Mayor Pro
Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Houston’s second on an 8-
2 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem
Tovo, Council Members Casar, Garza, Houston, Kitchen, Pool
and Renteria. Those voting nay were: Council Members
Troxclair and Zimmerman. Council Member Gallo abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/23/2016 20160623-081 Fee waiver
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) The motion authorizing the
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
was approved on consent on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Mayor Pro
Tem Tovo’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Troxclair abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/23/2016 20160623-082 Historic Preservation
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) Resolution No. 20160623-082 was approved on Mayor
Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Houston’s second on a 9-2 vote. Those voting aye
were: Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Members
Casar, Gallo, Garza, Houston, Kitchen, Pool and Renteria.
Those voting nay were: Council Members Troxclair and
Zimmerman.
8/4/2016 20160804-052 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Taiwanese
American Professionals in Austin Night
Market event sponsored by the Taiwanese
American Professionals in Austin which is
being held Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the
Asian American Resource Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Don
Zimmerman CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO
3: Mayor Steve Adler CO 4: Council Member
Sherri Gallo) Ordinance No. 20160804-052
was approved on consent on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council
Member Pool’s second on a 10-0 vote.
Council Member Troxclair abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/4/2016 20160804-053 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Pista Sa
Nayon 2016 event sponsored by the Austin
Filipino American Association which was
held Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the Asian
American Resource Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 2: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council
Member Ora Houston) Ordinance No.
20160804-053 was approved on consent
on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on
a 10-0 vote. Council Member Troxclair
abstained.
8/4/2016 20160804-056 Graffiti
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review
the City’s current graffiti abatement strategies, study
nationwide best practices for graffiti abatement, and
recommend changes to the City’s strategies. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Council
Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo) Resolution No.
20160804-056 was approved on consent on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member Pool’s
second on a 9-1 vote. Council Member Casar voted nay.
Council Member Zimmerman abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/11/2016 20160811-028 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and requirements
and authorize payment of certain costs
under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the City
co-sponsored Austin PRIDE Parade
sponsored by Austin Pride Foundation
which is to be held on August 27, 2016.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member
Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Council
Member Gregorio Casar) Ordinance
20160811-028 was approved on consent
on Council Member Zimmerman’s motion,
Council Member Gallo’s second on a 9-0
vote. Council Members Troxclair and
Zimmerman abstained.
8/11/2016 20160811-032 Sports
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to grant
an exception to the administrative moratorium on new
road closures for special events, and authorize the Gay
Softball World Series closing ceremony to take place on
Fourth Street between Colorado and Lavaca on August 19
and 20, 2016 and be issued a special event permit so long
as all other Austin Center for Events requirements are met.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3:
Council Member Gregorio Casar) Resolution 20160811-
032 was approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member Gallo’s second on
an 8-0 vote. Council Members Houston, Troxclair and
Zimmerman abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/11/2016 20160811-035 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for a banner to
assist the YMCA of Austin with advertising
for jobs sponsored by the YMCA. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar
CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council
Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo) Ordinance 20160811-035 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member
Gallo’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Troxclair abstained.
8/11/2016 20160811-036 Fee waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees and costs under City Code
Chapter 14-8 for the 2nd Annual Austin
Duck Derby event sponsored by the Austin
Boys and Girls Clubs Foundation, which was
held Saturday, August 6, 2016 on the Ann
Richards Bridge at Lady Bird Lake. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar
CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza CO 2:
Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo) The motion
approving the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees and costs for the 2nd Annual
Austin Duck Derby event was approved on
consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Council Member Gallo’s second on
a 10-0 vote. Council Member Troxclair
abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
8/18/2016 20160818-075 Hotels
Approve a resolution creating a Visitor Impact Task Force
to study and make recommendations regarding the City’s
use of Hotel Occupancy Taxes; directing the City Manager
to consider creating special funds with Hotel Occupancy
Taxes; and directing the City Manager to begin
conversations with downtown hotels regarding a Tourism
Public Improvement District. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Ellen Troxclair CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
CO 2: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member
Don Zimmerman CO 4: Council Member Ora Houston)
Resolution No. 20160818-075 was approved as amended
above on Council Member Troxclair motion, Council
Member Houston’s second on an 11-0 vote.
9/1/2016 20160901-028 Mortgage Fraud
Approve a resolution related to addressing mortgage
fraud. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia Garza CO
1: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member
Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
4: Council Member Ann Kitchen) Resolution No. 20160901-
028 was approved on consent on Council Member Pool’s
motion, Council Member Zimmerman’s second on a 9-1
vote. Council Member Zimmerman voted nay. Council
Member Troxclair was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
9/22/2016 20160922-039 Historic Preservation
Approve a resolution extending the due date in Resolution
No. 20160609-047 for the City Manager to present options
for the preservation of the historical significance of
Rosewood Courts. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ora
Houston CO 1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 2: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool)
Resolution No. 20160922-039 was approved on consent
on Council Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council
Member Gallo’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council Member
Casar was off the dais. Council Member Troxclair was
absent.
9/22/2016 20160922-042 Parks and Open Space
Approve an ordinance proclaiming Wednesday, September 28,
2016 as Barton Springs University Day and waiving admission
fees to Barton Springs on that date. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 2:
Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler CO 4:
Council Member Gregorio Casar) Ordinance No. 20160922-042
was approved on consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Council Member Gallo’s second on an 8-0 vote.
Council Member Zimmerman abstained. Council Member Casar
was off the dais. Council Member Troxclair was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
9/22/2016 20160922-044 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees for the AIA-LIA Roundtable
Discussion which will take place at the
Blackbox Theater at the Emma S. Barrientos
– Mexican American Cultural Center on
September 29, 2016. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO
1: Council Member Delia Garza CO 2:
Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No.
20160922-044 was approved on consent
on Council Member Zimmerman’s motion,
Council Member Gallo’s second on a 9-0
vote. Council Member Casar was off the
dais. Council Member Troxclair was
absent.
10/6/2016 20161006-049 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and certain
requirements for the Taste of India 2016
event sponsored by the India Catholic
Association of Central Texas to be held
Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Asian
American Resource Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Ora Houston
CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 2:
Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo) Ordinance No.
20161006-049 was approved on consent
on Council Member Zimmerman’s motion,
Council Member Gallo’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Troxclair was
absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/13/2016 20161013-005 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore
partnership opportunities between the City of Austin, Austin
Independent School District, and Travis County for affordable
housing and other development projects. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2:
Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Delia
Garza CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria) Resolution
No. 20161013-005 was approved on consent on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member Houston’s
second on an 8-1 vote. Council Member Zimmerman voted
nay. Council Members Renteria and Troxclair were absent.
10/13/2016 20161013-008 Housing
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify
properties within the City’s real estate portfolio suitable for
development as affordable housing, mixed use housing
developments, and emergency shelter.(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria CO4: Council Member Ora Houston) Resolution No.
20161013-008 was approved as amended above on Mayor Pro
Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Kitchen’s second on an 8-
1 vote. Council Member Zimmerman voted nay. Council
Members Renteria and Troxclair were absent.
10/20/2016 City Manager
Approve a resolution regarding the hiring and public input
process for the selection of a new City Manager. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3:
Council Member Sheri Gallo)
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/20/2016 20161020-028 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Durga Puja
event sponsored by the Central Texas
Bengali Association which was held on
Saturday and Sunday, October 8-9, 2016 at
the Asian American Resource Center.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sheri
Gallo CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria)
Ordinance 20161020-028 was approved on
consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Council Member Gallo’s second on
a 10-0 vote. Council Member Troxclair was
absent.
11/3/2016 20161103-044 Demolitions
Approve a resolution relating to commercial demolitions
and notice. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino
"Pio" Renteria CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member
Delia Garza) Resolution No. 20161103-044 was approved
on consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s motion,
Council Member Kitchen’s second on a 9-1 vote. Council
Member Zimmerman voted nay. Council Member
Troxclair was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/3/2016 20161103-045 Housing
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a
process for coordinating with other governmental and quasi-
governmental entities to strategically leverage real estate
opportunities to advance community policy priorities. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Mayor Steve Adler) Resolution No.
20161103-045 was approved as amended below on consent on
Council Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member
Kitchen’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council Member Zimmerman
abstained. Council Member Troxclair was absent.
11/3/2016 20161103-047 Public Safety
Approve a resolution relating to community meetings and
on-site supervision for children. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3:
Council Member Ora Houston CO 4: Mayor Steve Adler)
Resolution No. 20161103-047 was approved on consent
on Council Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council
Member Kitchen’s second on a 9-1 vote. Council Member
Zimmerman voted nay. Council Member Troxclair was
absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/3/2016 20161103-048 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the House the
Homeless Memorial event sponsored by
House the Homeless which is to be held
Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Vic Mathias
Shores. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 2: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria)
Ordinance No. 20161103-048 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member
Kitchen’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Troxclair was
absent.
11/3/2016 20161103-049 AFAP
Approve a resolution adopting the Age-Friendly Austin Plan
(AFAP), and directing the city manager to amend the
Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to include the AFAP.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Steve Adler CO 3:
Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Council Member
Gregorio Casar) Resolution No. 20161103-049 was
approved on consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Council Member Kitchen’s second on a 9-0 vote.
Council Member Zimmerman abstained. Council Member
Troxclair was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/3/2016 20161103-052 ESL Services
Approve a resolution related to improving access to
municipal services for residents with limited English
proficiency. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia
Garza CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Sabino
"Pio" Renteria) Resolution No. 20161103-052 was
approved on consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Council Member Kitchen’s second on a 9-0 vote.
Council Member Zimmerman abstained. Council Member
Troxclair was absent.
11/3/2016 20161103-055 Fee waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the AIDS Walk Austin event sponsored
by AIDS Services of Austin which was held
Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Palm Park.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO
2: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria
CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo) The
motion approving the waiver or
reimbursement of certain fees for the for
the AIDS Walk Austin event was approved
on consent on Council Member
Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member
Kitchen’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Troxclair was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/10/2016 Zoning
Approve a resolution initiating historic zoning for the property
located at 1618 Palma Plaza and initiating an amendment to City
Code Chapter 25-11 relating to the release of certain demolition
permits. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool) The motion to
approve the item failed on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion,
Council Member Pool’s second on a 3-8 vote. Those voting aye
were: Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Members Houston and
Pool. Those voting nay were: Mayor Adler, Council Members
Casar, Gallo, Garza, Kitchen, Renteria, Troxclair, and
Zimmerman.
11/10/2016 20161110-014 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the
Shakespeare in the Park event sponsored
by the Something for Nothing Theater
which was held October 14-29, 2016 at
Ramsay Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Sheri Gallo CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool)
Ordinance No. 20161110-014 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Renteria’s motion, Council Member Pool’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/10/2016 20161110-015 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Truth be
Told fundraising event sponsored by Truth
be Told which was held Thursday, October
27th, 2016 at the Asian American Resource
Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Sheri Gallo CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar
CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston CO 4:
Council Member Delia Garza) Ordinance
No. 20161110-015 was approved on
consent on Council Member Renteria’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on
a 10-0 vote. Council Member Troxclair
abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/8/2016 20161208-013 Fee waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the 26th Annual ThunderCloud Subs
Turkey Trot sponsored by ThunderCloud
Subs which was held on Thursday
November 24, 2016, beginning at the Long
Center for the Performing Arts. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO
1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member
Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member Ora
Houston CO 4: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo)
The motion approving the waiver or
reimbursement of certain fees under City
Code Chapter 14-8 for the 26th Annual
ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot was
approved on consent on Council Member
Gallo’s motion, Council Member
Zimmerman’s second on a 10-0 vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/8/2016 20161208-014 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Taiwan
National Day Celebration sponsored by the
Austin Chapter of Taiwanese Chambers of
Commerce (ACTCC) which was held on
Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Asian
American Resource Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member
Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member Sabino
"Pio" Renteria) Ordinance No. 20161208-
014 was approved on consent on Council
Member Gallo’s motion, Council Member
Zimmerman’s second on a 10-0 vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo was absent.
12/15/2016 20161215-061 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for "The Vagina
Monologues," sponsored by V-Day
benefitting SafePlace, to be held on
February 17-19, 2017, at the Dougherty
Arts Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 1: Mayor Steve
Adler CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen
CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 4:
Council Member Leslie Pool) Ordinance No.
20161215-061 approved on consent on
Council Member Zimmerman’s motion,
Council Member Gallo’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Troxclair abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/15/2016 20161215-062 City Code
Approve an ordinance waiving and modifying certain City
Code requirements for the City South by Southwest
conferences and festival to be held March 10-19, 2017.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria) Ordinance No.
20161215-062 approved as amended on Council Member
Pool’s motion, Council Member Kitchen’s second on an 11-
0 vote. See minutes for further details.
12/15/2016 20161215-063 Fee waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Second
Annual Austin City Wide Iftar sponsored by
the Austin Muslim Civic Ambassadors,
which will be held June 3, 2017, at the
Austin Asian Resource Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Delia
Garza CO 4: Council Member Ora Houston)
Ordinance No. 20161215-063 approved on
consent on Council Member Zimmerman’s
motion, Council Member Gallo’s second on
a 10-0 vote. Council Member Troxclair
abstained.
12/15/2016 20161215-064 Gun Safety
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide gun
safety brochures and free gun locks to the public at events and
community meetings and to make gun safety information
available on the City of Austin web page. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Ann Kitchen
CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Ora
Houston) Resolution 20161215-064 was approved as amended.
See minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/15/2016 20161215-065 Environmental Protection
Approve a resolution supporting the Environmental
Protection Agency's work toward finalizing methane
pollution standards. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council
Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza
CO 4: Council Member Gregorio Casar) Resolution No.
20161215-065 was approved on consent on Council
Member Zimmerman’s motion, Council Member Gallo’s
second on a 9-2 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor
Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Members Casar,
Gallo, Garza, Houston, Kitchen, Pool, and Renteria. Those
voting nay were: Council Members Troxclair and
Zimmerman.
12/15/2016 20161215-066 Immigration
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify
emergency funding for immigrant legal services. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen
CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 4: Mayor Steve
Adler) Resolution No. 20161215-066 was approved on
Council Member Casar’s motion, Council Member Garza’s
second on an 8-2 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor
Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Members Casar,
Garza, Houston, Kitchen, Pool, and Renteria. Those voting
nay were: Council Members Troxclair and Zimmerman.
Council Member Gallo was off the dais.
1/26/2017 20170126-038 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution regarding demolished market-affordable
units. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3:
Council Member Delia Garza CO 4: Council Member Ora
Houston) Resolution No. 20170126-038 was approved on
consent on Council Member Garza’s motion, Council Member
Pool’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
1/26/2017 20170126-039 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Dell
Children’s Gala fundraising event sponsored
by Dell Children’s Hospital to be held
Saturday, January 28th, 2017 at the Austin
Convention Center. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member
Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Leslie
Pool) Ordinance No. 20170126-039 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Garza’s motion, Council Member Pool’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
1/26/2017 20170126-043 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a
pay for success type of contract proposal for permanent
supportive housing for the homeless population in which the
City would make payments based on specific outcomes that
include a reduction in City costs relating to the homeless
population. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3:
Council Member Ann Kitchen) Resolution No. 20170126-043
was approved as amended on consent on Council Member
Garza’s motion, Council Member Pool’s second on an 11-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
1/26/2017 20170126-047 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees for the 2017 Chinese New
Year Celebration event sponsored by the
Chinese Society of Austin which is to be
held February 4, 2017, at the Asian
American Resource Center. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Ora Houston
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council
Member Jimmy Flannigan) Ordinance No.
20170126-047 was approved on consent
on Council Member Garza’s motion,
Council Member Pool’s second on an 11-0
vote.
1/26/2017 20170126-048 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Operation
Blue Santa's Breakfast which was held on
December 2, 2016, at the Palmer Events
Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2:
Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council
Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria) Ordinance
No. 20170126-048 was approved on
consent on Council Member Garza’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on
an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
1/26/2017 Fee Waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the Women's March on Austin which
was held January 21, 2017, at the Texas
State Capital. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO
4: Mayor Steve Adler CO 5: Council Member
Flannigan) The motion approving the
waiver or reimbursement of certain fees
under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the
Women’s March on Austin was approved
on consent on Council Member Garza’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on
a 10-1 vote. Council Member Troxclair
voted nay. Council Member Flannigan
contributed an additional $500 to the fee
reimbursement.
1/26/2017 20170126-040 Music/Culture
Approve a resolution relating to the economic viability of
Austin’s music and creative industries. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3:
Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo) Resolution No. 20170126-040 was approved on
Mayor Adler’s motion, Council Member Pool’s second on
an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
1/26/2017 20170126-046 Zoning
Approve a resolution initiating a City Code amendment to
remove the supermajority requirement for the Historic
Landmark Commission to recommend historic zoning of a
property over the protest of the owner. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool
CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member
Sabino "Pio" Renteria) Resolution No. 20170126-046 was
approved as amended on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion,
Council Member Pool’s second on a 9-2 vote. Those voting aye
were: Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Members
Alter, Casar, Flannigan, Houston, Kitchen, Pool and Renteria.
Those voting nay were: Council Members Garza and Troxclair.
See minutes for further details.
2/2/2017 20170202-041 City's Energy Code
Approve a resolution relating to plan review, inspections,
and enforcement of the City's Energy Code. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3:
Council Member Delia Garza) Resolution No. 20170202-
041 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on a 10-0 vote.
Council Member Casar was off the dais.
2/2/2017 20170202-046
Parkland Events
Taskforce Report
Approve a resolution relating to implementing the
Parkland Events Taskforce Report. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Alison Alter CO 1: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council
Member Ann Kitchen) Resolution No. 20170202-046 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion,
Council Member Pool’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Casar was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/2/2017 Fee Waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the 10th annual St. James Missions
5K/1K Run/Walk sponsored by St. James
Missionary Baptist Church which is to be
held on March 25, 2017, at the St. James
Missionary Baptist Church. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Ora Houston
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO
3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Council
Member Delia Garza) The motion
approving the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the 10th annual St. James Missions
5K/1K Run/Walk was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Pool’s second on a 10-0 vote.
Council Member Casar was off the dais.
2/2/2017 20170202-040 Energy
Approve a resolution initiating an amendment to the City's
Energy Code to require that new residential and
commercial buildings are constructed to be solar-ready.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza CO 4: Council
Member Jimmy Flannigan) Resolution No. 20170202-040
was approved as amended on Council Member Pool’s
motion, Council Member Houston’s second on a 9-2 vote.
Those voting aye were: Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem
Tovo, Council Members Alter, Casar, Flannigan, Garza,
Houston, Kitchen, and Pool. Those voting nay were:
Council Members Renteria and Troxclair. See minutes for
further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/9/2017 20170209-033
Funding for east
downtown
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide
information and options to fund and complete work on
various landmarks and projects in the eastern area of
downtown Austin. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler
CO 1: Council Member Ora Houston CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Ellen Troxclair)
Resolution No. 20170209-033 was approved on consent
on Council Member Garza’s motion, Council Member
Troxclair’s second on an 11-0 vote.
2/9/2017 20170209-034 City Code
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the City
Code relating to council committees and task forces and
directing the City Manager to draft an ordinance
incorporating the amendments. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member Ann
Kitchen) Resolution No. 20170208-034 was approved as
amended above on Council Member Alter’s motion,
Council Member Flannigan’s second on a 10-0 vote.
Council Member Casar was off
the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/16/2017 20170216-036 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Mother
Earth Day event held on September 16,
2016 at Zilker Park and the Lady Bird Lake
Fest held on September 27, 2016 at Fiesta
Gardens, both sponsored by Bill Oliver.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3:
Council Member Delia Garza CO 4: Council
Member Ann Kitchen) Ordinance No.
20170216-036 was approved on consent
on Council Member Pool’s motion, Council
Member Flannigan’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Troxclair abstained.
2/16/2017 20170216-039 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Dialogue
Institute’s Annual Friendship and Dialogue
Dinner, sponsored by the Dialogue
Institute, which is to be held March 3, 2017,
at the Asian American Resource Center.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member
Ora Houston) Ordinance No. 20170216-039
was approved on consent on Council
Member Pool’s motion, Council Member
Flannigan’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Troxclair abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/16/2017 20170216-040
Public-private
partnerships
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to bring
forward a specific proposal or proposals for creating an entity or
entities capable of structuring public-private partnerships to
assist in accomplishing the priority projects and goals of the City.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor
Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council
Member Ellen Troxclair CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen)
Resolution No. 20170216-040 was approved on consent on
Council Member Pool’s motion, Council Member Flannigan’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
2/16/2017 20170216-032
Capital View Corridor
protections
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop
recommendations to extend Capitol View Corridor
protections to areas of east Austin. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Council Member Ora Houston CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO
2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member
Alison Alter CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool) Resolution
No. 20170216-032 was approved as amended on Council
Member Houston’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s
second on an 11-0 vote. See minutes for further details.
2/16/2017 20170216-034
South Central Waterfront
Advisory
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 to
establish the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler
CO 2: Council Member Alison Alter CO 3: Council Member Ann
Kitchen ) Ordinance No. 20170216-034 was approved as
amended on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Pool’s second on an 11-0 vote. See minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/2/2017 20170302-031 Rezoning
Approve a resolution initiating the rezoning of the
following City properties to a public (P) district designation:
(1) approximately 400 acres of land known as Onion Creek
Metro Park, located at 8652 Nuckols Crossing Road; (2)
approximately 200 acres of land known as Onion Creek
Greenbelt, located at 7004 Onion Creek Drive; and (3)
approximately 99 acres of land known as the Lower Onion
Creek Buy-out Area; and directs the City Manager to
process the rezoning cases. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO
2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member
Ann Kitchen CO 4: Mayor Pro Tem Tovo) Resolution No.
20170302-031 was approved on consent on Council
Member Garza’s motion, Council Member Houston’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
3/2/2017 20170302-033 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Violet
Crown Festival sponsored by the Violet
Crown Community Works (VCCW) which
will be held May 6, 2017 at Brentwood
Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Leslie Pool CO 1: Council Member Alison
Alter CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
3: Council Member Ann Kitchen) Ordinance
No. 20170302-033 was approved on
consent on Council Member Garza’s
motion, Council Member Houston’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/2/2017 20170302-036 Renaming parkland
Approve an ordinance renaming the 21-acre parkland near
Palmer Events Center and waiving certain provisions of the City
Code Chapter 14-1 relating to the renaming of parkland. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler
CO 2: Council Member Alison Alter CO 3: Council Member Ellen
Troxclair) Ordinance No. 20170302-036 was approved on
consent on Council Member Garza’s motion, Council Member
Houston’s second on an 11-0 vote.
3/2/2017 20170302-038
Memorandum on Item
61
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
recognize the February 15, 2017 Memorandum on Item
61: Thornton Road Working Group Summary and
Recommendations, Exhibit A (Thornton Road Vision), as
criteria for consideration of current and future planning
and zoning activities associated with this area. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3:
Council Member Ora Houston) Resolution No. 20170302-
038 was approved on consent on Council Member Garza’s
motion, Council Member Houston’s second on an 11-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/23/2017 20170323-051 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the 16th
Annual South Asian New Year’s Festival
sponsored by the Texas Bengali Cultural
Alliance which will be held on Saturday April
8, 2017 at the Zilker Hillside Theater.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council
Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council
Member Alison Alter) Ordinance No.
20170323-051 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Pool’s second on a 9-0 vote.
Council Members Casar and Garza were off
the dais.
3/23/2017 20170323-052 Land Use
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
evaluate and explore the options available for repurposing
the properties at 1215 Red River Street and 606 East 12th
Street, which were previously occupied by HealthSouth.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ora Houston CO 1:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Jimmy
Flannigan CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria)
Resolution No. 20170323-052 was approved on Mayor
Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Pool’s second
on an 8-1 vote. Council Member Flannigan voted nay.
Council Members Casar and Garza were off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/23/2017 20170323-056 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Bengali
New Year’s Festival sponsored by the
Bangladesh Association of Great Austin
which will be held April 15, 2017 at Fiesta
Gardens. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 1: Mayor
Steve Adler CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO
4: Council Member Delia Garza) Ordinance
No. 20170323-056 was approved on
consent on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion,
Council Member Pool’s second on a 9-0
vote. Council Members Casar and Garza
were off the dais. Council Members Alter
and Casar each contributed an additional
$250 to the fee waiver.
3/23/2017 20170323-057 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Efforts to
Stop Human Trafficking event sponsored by
the Zonta Club of Austin which will be held
April 21, 2017 at the Asian American
Resource Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Ora Houston CO 1: Council
Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member
Leslie Pool) Ordinance No. 20170323-057
was approved on consent on Mayor Pro
Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Pool’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council
Members Casar and Garza were off the
dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/23/2017 20170323-058 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Know Your
Rights training event sponsored by the
University Leadership Initiative which was
held February 12, 2017 at the Carver
Museum. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve
Adler CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO
3: Council Member Delia Garza CO 4:
Council Member Leslie Pool) Ordinance No.
20170323-058 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Pool’s second on an 8-0 vote.
Council Member Troxclair abstained.
Council Members Casar and Garza were off
the dais.
3/23/2017 Fee Waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial
event sponsored by the Texas Peace
Officers Memorial Foundation which is to
be held April 30, 2017 at the Texas Capital.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ora
Houston CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria) The
motion approving the waiver or
reimbursement of certain fees under City
Code Chapter 14-8 for the Texas Peace
Officers Memorial event was approved on
consent on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion,
Council Member Pool’s second on a 9-0
vote. Council Members Casar and Garza
were off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/23/2017 20170323-054
Equality and Human
Rights
Approve a resolution to support and promote women’s
equality. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia Garza
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 4:
Council Member Alison Alter) Resolution 20170323-054
was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Pool’s second on an 8-0 vote. Council Member
Houston abstained. Council Members Casar and Garza
were off the dais.
4/6/2017 20170406-028 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Pista Sa
Nayon event sponsored by the Austin
Filipino-American Association which will be
held July 29, 2017 at the Asian American
Resource Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 1: Mayor
Steve Adler CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza)
Ordinance No. 20170406-028 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Houston’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member
Troxclair abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/6/2017 20170406-030
Labor Peace Agreement
Requirements
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to include
labor peace agreement requirements in the terminal
concessions solicitation and contracts at Austin-Bergstrom
International Airport, and identify other City solicitations
and contracts which may include labor peace agreement
requirements. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia
Garza CO 1: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 2: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO
4: Council Member Ann Kitchen) Resolution No. 20170406-
030 was approved on Council Member Garza’s motion,
Council Member Flannigan’s second on a 10-1 vote.
Council Member Troxclair voted nay.
4/13/2017 20170413-027
Search Advisory Task
Force
Approve a resolution creating the City Manager Search
Advisory Task Force. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler
CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 2: Council Member
Delia Garza CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 4:
Council Member Ann Kitchen) Resolution No. 20170413-
027 was approved on consent on Council Member
Houston’s motion, Council Member Casar’s second on a
10-0 vote. Council Member Pool was absent.
4/13/2017 20170413-026 Public Health
Approve a resolution supporting the ongoing efforts of the
City Manager to address the urgent public health situation
caused by K2/Spice and asking the City Manager to identify
additional resources necessary to bolster public safety and
public health efforts. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler
CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member
Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria
CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool) Resolution No.
20170413-026 was approved as amended above on
Council Member Casar’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem’s second
on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Pool was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/13/2017 20170413-025 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution relating to preserving and creating
affordable housing along certain priority corridors. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler
CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Alison
Alter CO 4: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria) Resolution
No. 20170413-025 was approved as amended on Mayor Pro
Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Kitchen’s second on an 8-
1 vote. Council Member Troxclair voted nay. Council Member
Casar was off the dais. Council Member Pool was absent. See
minutes for further details.
4/20/2017 Starship Technologies
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the
model offered by Starship Technologies, to analyze what code
changes, if any that would be required to test and deploy such a
pilot in this city, and to make a recommendation to Council by
June 30, 2017. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan
CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston) This item was withdrawn.
4/20/2017 20170420-033
Renaming Slaughter
Creek Management Unit
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate the
process of renaming the "Slaughter Creek Management Unit" to
the "Dr. Mary Gay Maxwell Management Unit." (Notes:
SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler
CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool) Resolution 20170420-
033 was approved on consent on Council Member Garza’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/20/2017 20170420-030 Boundary revisions
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate
revisions to the Allandale neighborhood and Rosedale
neighborhood planning area boundaries. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Council
Member Ora Houston CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 4: Council Member
Alison Alter) Resolution No. 20170420-030 was approved
on Council Member Pool’s motion, Council Member
Alter’s second on a 10-1 vote. Council Member Flannigan
voted nay.
4/20/2017 20170420-032 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance encouraging support
of the Lemonade Day Austin 2017 event on
Saturday, May 6, 2017 taking place City-
wide, waiving the requirement and fees for
a temporary food permit under City Code
Chapter 10-3, and waiving the requirement
and fees for a license agreement under City
Code Chapter 14-11. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member
Jimmy Flannigan CO 2: Council Member
Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 4: Council Member
Gregorio Casar) Ordinance No. 20170420-
032 was approved on Council Member
Houston’s motion, Council Member Alter’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/4/2017 20170504-038 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 20160623-071 to waive or reimburse
certain additional fees, payments, and costs
for the City co-sponsored 2016 Austin
Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks
event which was held on July 4, 2016 at
Auditorium Shores. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor
Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria) Ordinance No. 20170504-038
was approved on consent on Council
Member Troxclair’s motion, Council
Member Alter’s second on a 9-0 vote.
Council Member Troxclair abstained.
Council Member Garza was absent.
5/4/2017 20170504-039 Robotic Delivery Devices
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the
use of sustainable robotic delivery devices for in-city deliveries,
to determine if City Code amendments or other actions are
required to authorize a pilot program to allow use of the
devices, and to make a recommendation to Council by June 30,
2017. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan CO 3:
Council Member Ora Houston)
Resolution No. 20170504-039 was approved on consent on
Council Member Troxclair’s motion, Council Member Alter’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Garza was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/11/2017 20170511-007 Smoking laws
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to draft
code amendments to add electronic smoking devices to
City Code Chapter 10-6 (Smoking in Public Places) and to
clarify related definitions. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Ora Houston CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
CO 2: Council Member Alison Alter CO 3: Council Member
Ann Kitchen CO 4: Council Member Delia Garza) Resolution
No. 20170511-007 was approved on consent on Council
Member Houston’s motion, Council Member Pool’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
5/11/2017 20170511-009 Education
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a
Student Commission, which will make recommendations to
Council on topics that affect or have particular relevance to the
higher-education student population. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council
Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool)
Resolution No. 20170511-009 was approved as amended on
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Houston’s
second on an 11-0 vote. See minutes for further details.
5/18/2017
South Central Waterfront
Ave plaza
Approve an ordinance relating to the creation of a temporary
plaza in the South Central Waterfront Area; and waiving certain
code requirements and associated fees. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza
CO 2: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 3: Council Member
Sabino "Pio" Renteria) This item was withdrawn on consent on
Council Member Garza’s motion, Council Member Kitchen’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/18/2017 20170518-043 Public Safety
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
conduct a lighting inventory study in West Campus and to
implement such strategies as are recommended by the
study to increase pedestrian safety. (Notes: SPONSOR:
Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2:
Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member
Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Council Member Jimmy
Flannigan) Resolution No. 20170518-043 was approved
on consent on Council Member Garza’s motion, Council
Member Kitchen’s second on an 11-0 vote.
5/18/2017 20170518-046 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the
Shakespeare at Ramsey Park event
sponsored by Something for Nothing
Theater to be held from June 8-24, 2017 at
Ramsey Park. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council
Member Alison Alter CO 1: Council Member
Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Leslie
Pool) Ordinance No. 20170518-046 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Garza’s motion, Council Member Kitchen’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member
Troxclair abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/18/2017 20170518-041 Land Use
Approve a resolution initiating the rezoning and future
land use map amendment of approximately 205 acres of
land known as Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt, located at
5100 E. 51st Street, and directing the City Manager to
process the rezoning and amendment cases. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Ora Houston CO 1: Council
Member Alison Alter CO 2: Council Member Sabino "Pio"
Renteria CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 4: Council
Member Leslie Pool) Resolution No. 20170518-041 was
approved on Council Member Houston’s motion, Council
Member Alter’s second on a 9-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem
Tovo and Council Member Troxclair were off the dais.
6/8/2017 20170608-033
Red River Cultural District
Improvements
Approve a resolution relating to improvements within the Red
River Cultural District. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Ora
Houston CO 3: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan) Resolution
No. 20170608-033 was approved on consent on Council
Member Flannigan’s motion, Council Member Alter’s second
on a 9-0 vote. Council Members Garza and Kitchen were
absent.
6/15/2017 20170615-072 Families and Children
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify
funding for childcare services for participants in the Passages
Program. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1:
Council Member Delia Garza CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool
CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria) Resolution No.
20170615-072 was approved as amended on Mayor Pro Tem
Tovo
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on an 11-0 vote. See
minutes for further details.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
6/15/2017 20170615-067 Residential Structures
Approve a resolution relating to consideration of private activity
bond issuance approval for qualified residential rental projects
that acquire and rehabilitate existing residential structures.
(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor
Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Alison Alter CO 3: Council
Member Delia Garza CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool)
Resolution No. 20170615-067 was approved on consent on
Council Member Garza’s motion, Council Member Houston’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Troxclair abstained.
6/15/2017 20170615-062 City Charter
Approve a resolution establishing a 2018 Charter Review
Commission to align the City Charter with changes to
municipal ordinances and to make recommendations on
improving other functions of city government. (Notes:
SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 1: Mayor Steve
Adler CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council
Member Ann Kitchen CO4: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo)
This item was postponed to June 22, 2017 on Council
Member Pool’s motion, Council
Member Kitchen’s second on an 11-0 vote.
6/15/2017 20170615-069 Criminal Policies
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to make
recommendations on non-criminal policies or practices the
City could implement to address violations of the Juvenile
Curfew Ordinance. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza CO 2:
Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo) Resolution No. 20170615-069 was approved
as amended above on Council Member Casar’s motion,
Council Member Garza’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/5/2017 20171005-030 Tenants' rights
Approve a resolution relating to residential leases, guarantors,
and tenants' rights (NOTES: Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Tovo CO1:
Council member Renteria CO2: Council member Greg Casar CO3:
Council member Leslie Pool) Resolution No. 20171005-030 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion,
Council Member Garza’s second on a 10-1 vote. Council
Member Troxclair voted nay.
10/5/2017 20171005-032 Indigenous Peoples' Day
Approve a resolution declaring the second Monday in
October as Indigenous Peoples' Day in the City of Austin.
(NOTES: Sponsor: Council Member Ora Houston CO1:
Mayor Steve Adler CO2: Council Member Sabino 'Pio'
Renteria CO3:Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo) A motion to
approve version one the resolution was made by Council
Member Houston and seconded by Council Member
Garza.
10/5/2017 20171005-036 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Annual Dia
de la Raza Celebration, sponsored by the
Friends of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican
American Cultural Center, which will be
held on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at the
Mexican American Resource Center.
(NOTES: Sponsor: Council Member Sabino
'Pio' Renteria CO1: Mayor Steve Adler CO2:
Council Member Gregorio Casar CO3:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO4: Council
Member Ann Kitchen) Ordinance No.
20171005-036 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Garza’s second on a 10-0 vote.
Council Member Troxclair abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/5/2017 20171005-037 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Rainey
Street Neighborhood Association's Annual
Meeting, sponsored by the Rainey Street
Neighborhood Association, which will be
held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at
the Mexican American Resource Center.
(NOTES: Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO1: Mayor Steve Adler CO2: Council
Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria CO3: Council
Member Ora Houston CO4: Council
Member Leslie Pool) Ordinance No.
20171005-037 was approved on consent
on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Garza’s second on a 10-0 vote.
Council Member Troxclair abstained.
10/12/2017 20171012-015
Austin Resource Center
for Homelessness
Approve a resolution relating to the contract for services at the
Austin Resource Center for Homelessness. (NOTES:
Sponsor:Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO1: Mayor Steve Adler
CO2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO3: Council Member Ann
Kitchen) Resolution No. 20171012-015 was approved on Mayor
Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Pool’s second on a 10-
0 vote. Council Member Kitchen was off the dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/19/2017 20171019-023
Central Urban
Redevelopment
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment relating
to the Central Urban Redevelopment (CURE) combining
district to improve its alignment with Imagine Austin and
eliminate its applicability east of IH-35 and East Avenue.
(NOTES: Sponsor: Council Member Ora Houston CO1:
Council Member Ann Kitchen CO2: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo.) The motion to
approve the resolution was made by Council Member
Houston and seconded by Council Member Renteria.
A friendly amendment was made by Council Member
Renteria to revise the last Be It
Further Resolved clause to read: “CURE does not apply
east of IH-35.” The friendly amendment was accepted
without objection.
A friendly amendment was made by Council Member
Houston to add a new Be It Further
Resolved clause to read: “The City Manager is directed to
bring the above code amendments back to the City
Council by the last City Council meeting of January of
2018.” The friendly amendment was accepted without
objection.
Resolution No. 20171019-023 was approved as amended
above on Council Member
Houston’s motion, Council Member Renteria’s second on
an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/19/2017 20171019-025 City Manager
Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and
benefits for the City Manager. (NOTES: Sponsor: Mayor
Steve Adler CO1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO2: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO3: Council Member Ora Houston)
Resolution No. 20171019-025 was approved as amended
below on consent on Council Member Flannigan’s
motion, Council Member Houston’s second on an 11-0
vote.
An amendment to revise the resolution to include the
effective date of November 26, 2017
and the annual acting salary of $306,233 was made by
Mayor Adler. The amendments were
accepted without objection.
10/19/2017 20171019-026 City Auditor
Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and
benefits for the City Auditor. (NOTES Sponsor: Mayor Steve
Adler CO1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO2: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO3: Council Member Ora Houston)
Resolution No. 20171019-026 was approved as amended
below on consent on Council
Member Flannigan’s motion, Council Member Houston’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
An amendment to revise the resolution to include the
effective date of November 26, 2017 and the annual
acting salary of $163,030 was made by Mayor Adler. The
amendments were accepted without objection.
10/19/2017 20171019-027 City Clerk
Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and
benefits for the City Clerk (NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve
Adler CO1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO2: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO3: Council Member Ora Houston)
Resolution No. 20171019-027 was approved as amended
below on consent on Council Member Flannigan’s
motion, Council Member Houston’s second on an 11-0
vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
10/19/2017 20171019-028 Municipal Court Clerk
Approve an ordinance relating to the compensation and
benefits for the Municipal Court Clerk. Council (NOTES:
Sponsor: Mayor Steve Adler CO1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO3: Council
Member Ora Houston) Ordinance No. 20171019-028 was
approved as amended below on consent on Council
Member Flannigan’s motion, Council Member Houston’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
10/19/2017 20171019-029
Austin Energy's credit
security policy
Approve a resolution relating to Austin Energy's credit security
policy. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO1:
Council Member Ora Houston CO2: Council Member Delia Garza
CO3: Council Member Leslie Pool) Resolution No. 20171019-029
was approved on consent on Council Member Flannigan’s
motion, Council Member Houston’s second on an 11-0 vote.
11/2/2017 20171102-005 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the
StrengthsFinder and Change Resilience
Training, sponsored by Communities in
Schools of Central Texas, which will be held
on November 7, 2017, at the Emma S.
Barrientos Mexican American Cultural
Center. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO1: Council
Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria CO2: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO3: Council Member
Ann Kitchen) Ordinance No. 20171102-005
was approved on consent on Council
Member Renteria’s
motion, Council Member Pool’s second on
an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
11/9/2017 20171109-046 Sports
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify City-
owned sites that could be used by a Major League Soccer team,
as well as community benefits that could be generated by such a
use. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO1:
Council Member Ora Houston CO2: Mayor Steve Adler CO3:
Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria CO4: Council Member
Delia Garza) A motion to approve the resolution with the
following amendments was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and
seconded by Council Member Renteria.
11/9/2017 20171109-049 Fee Waiver
Approve a resolution affirming Council
intent to waive certain fees for Phase II of
the Mobile Loaves & Fishes' Community
First! Village. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo CO1: Council Member
Ellen Troxclair CO2: Council Member Sabino
'Pio' Renteria CO3: Council Member Leslie
Pool) Resolution No. 20171109-049 was
approved on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s
motion, Council Member Renteria’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member
Casar was off the dais.
11/9/2017 20171109-089
Downtown Density
Bonus Programs
Approve a resolution relating to the expenditure of the
Downtown Density Bonus Program's funds for low-barrier
permanent supportive housing vouchers. (NOTES: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO1: Council Member Alison Alter
CO2: Council Member Ora Houston CO3: Council Member Leslie
Pool) Resolution No. 20171109-089 was approved on consent
on Council Member Garza’s motion,
Council Member Casar’s second on a 10-1 vote. Council
Member Troxclair voted nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/7/2017 20171207-054
Firearms by Domestic
Abusers
Approve a resolution amending the City's state and federal
legislative programs to support legislation that would limit
or prevent access to firearms by domestic abusers who are
not currently prevented access by federal law; to support
legislation that would require domestic abusers to
surrender their firearms; to support legislation that would
regulate and prevent access to bump stocks; and to oppose
any legislation or federal action that would deregulate gun
silencers. (NOTES: Sponsor: Council Member Alison Alter
CO1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO2: Council Member
Sabino 'Pio' Renteria CO3: Council Member Delia Garza
CO4: Council Member Leslie Pool)
Resolution No. 20171207-054 was approved on consent
on Council Member Pool’s motion, Council Member
Casar’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council Members Garza and
Troxclair were
absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/7/2017 20171207-055 Fee Waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees and security deposit required in
City Code Chapter 14-8 for the 27th Annual
ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot, sponsored
by ThunderCloud Subs, which was held on
Thursday November 23, 2017, beginning at
the Long Center for the Performing Arts.
(NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO1: Council Member Delia Garza
CO2: Council Member Ora Houston CO3:
Council Member Ann Kitchen.)
The motion approving the waiver or
reimbursement of certain fees and security
deposit required in City Code Chapter 14-8
for the 27th Annual Thundercloud Subs
Turkey Trot was approved on consent on
Council Member Pool’s motion, Council
Member Casar’s second on a 9-0 vote.
Council Members Garza and Troxclair were
absent.
12/7/2017 20171207-058 St. John Neighborhood
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore
options for the City-owned property within the St. John
neighborhood. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Council Member
Gregorio Casar CO1: Council Member Delia Garza CO2:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO3: Council Member Sabino
'Pio' Renteria CO4: Council Member Ora Houston)
Resolution No. 20171207-058 was approved on Council
Member Casar’s motion, Council Member Houston’s
second on a 9-0 vote. Council Members Garza and
Troxclair were absent
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/7/2017 20171207-059 Water Testing
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review
the costs, benefits, and types of remote water testing
technology for city aquatic facilities and consider initiating
the purchasing process. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO2:
Council Member Ann Kitchen CO3: Council Member Sabino
'Pio' Renteria CO4: Council Member Alison Alter)
A motion to approve the resolution was made by Council
Member Pool and seconded by Mayor Adler. A friendly
amendment was offered by Mayor Adler to strike the
word “consider” and direct the City Manager to return to
Council with an analysis before initiating the purchasing
process. The friendly amendment was accepted without
objection. Resolution No. 20171207-059 was approved as
amended on Council Member Pool’s motion, Mayor
Adler’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council Members Garza and
Troxclair were absent.
12/14/2017 20171214-064 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees and certain
requirements for the Partners in Parenting
When I Grow Up Festival, sponsored by
Partners in Parenting, held at the Asian
American Resource Center, which will be
held on Sunday, January 14, 2018. (NOTES:
Sponsor: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO1:
Mayor Steve Adler CO2: Council Member
Delia Garza CO3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO4: Council Member Leslie Pool).
Ordinance No. 20171214-064 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Alter’s motion,
Council Member Kitchen’s second on an 11-
0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/14/2017 20171214-065 SXSW
Approve an ordinance waiving and
modifying certain City Code requirements
for the South by Southwest conferences
and festival (SXSW) to be held March 9-18,
2018. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve
Adler CO1: Council Member Leslie Pool
CO2: Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria
CO3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo).
Ordinance No. 20171214-065 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Alter’s motion, Council Member Kitchen’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
12/14/2017 20171214-066 Demolitions
Approved as amended a resolution to initiate code amendments
relating to lead and asbestos testing and abatement during the
demolition process, licensing requirements for demolitions, and
other requirements that reflect staff and stakeholder
recommendations. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO2: Council Member
Ora Houston CO3:
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO4: Council Member
Alison Alter). A motion to approve the resolution was made by
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and seconded by Council Member
Houston.
Amendments were made by Council Member Flannigan and
accepted without objection.
Resolution No. 20171214-066 was approved as amended
above on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Houston’s second on a 10-1 vote. Council Member Garza voted
nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/14/2017 20171214-067 Demolitions
Approve as amended a resolution directing the City Manager to
recommend an analytic process to determine an appropriate
compensation that property owners would provide to the City to
demolish single-family and multi-family residential structures.
(NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO1: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO2: Council Member Alison Alter CO3:
Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria). A motion to approve
the resolution was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and
seconded by Council Member Pool.
Amendments were made by Council Member Flannigan and
accepted without objection. Amendments were made by
Council Member Troxclair and accepted without
objection. Resolution No. 20171214-067 was approved as
amended above on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Pool’s second on an 8-1 vote. Council Member
Troxclair voted nay. Council Members Alter and Garza were off
the dais.
12/14/2017 20171214-096 Drainage
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-7 to
establish interim development regulations to mitigate
drainage impacts within the area of the South Lamar
Neighborhood bound by Oltorf, Union Pacific railroad,
Highway 290, and South Lamar/Manchaca; waiving Section
25-1-502; and declaring an emergency. (NOTES: SPONSOR:
Council Member Ann Kitchen CO1: Mayor Steve Adler CO2:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO3: Council Member Leslie
Pool). Ordinance No. 20171214-096 was approved on
consent on Council Member Alter’s motion, Council
Member Kitchen’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
12/14/2017 20171214-097 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees
for the Salvation Army proposed women
and children's shelter. (NOTES: SPONSOR:
Council Member Ann Kitchen CO1: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO2: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO3: Mayor Steve Adler).
Ordinance No. 20171214-097 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Alter’s motion,
Council Member Kitchen’s second on an 11-
0 vote.
12/14/2017 20171214-099 Development
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to make
recommendations concerning application and hearing
notice requirements and agenda posting language relating
to ordinances and agreements that grant development
rights. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Council Member Alison Alter
CO1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO2: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO3: Council Member Leslie Pool). Resolution
No. 20171214-099 was approved on Council Member
Alter’s motion, Council Member Houston’s second on an
11-0 vote.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/1/2018 20180201-066
Appointment of City
Manager
Approve a resolution appointing Spencer Cronk as the City
Manager and establishing compensation and benefits.
(NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO1: Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo CO2: Council Member Gregorio Casar
CO3: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO4: Council Member
Alison Alter.) Resolution No. 20180201-066 was approved
on Council Member Flannigan’s motion,
Council Member Houston’s second on an 11-0 vote.
A motion to reconsider item 66 was approved on Mayor
Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Flannigan’s second on an 11-0 vote. Resolution
No. 20180201-066 was approved as amended below on
Council Member Flannigan’s motion, Council Member
Garza’s second on an 11-0 vote.
2/1/2018 20180201-123 Fee Waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
fees and requirements for the Taiwan
National Day event sponsored by the Austin
Chapter of Taiwanese Chambers of
Commerce which was held October 21,
2017 at the Asian American Resource
Center. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Council
Member Jimmy Flannigan CO1: Mayor
Steve Adler, CO2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo,
CO3: Council Member Ora Houston).
Ordinance No. 20180201-123 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Flannigan’s motion, Council Member
Garza’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Troxclair abstained.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/1/2018 20180201-124 Fee Waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
fees and requirements for the City Wide
Iftar event sponsored by the Austin Muslim
Civic Ambassadors to be held Saturday, May
26, 2018 at the Asian American Resource
Center. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Council
Member Jimmy Flannigan CO1: Mayor
Steve Adler CO2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO3: Council Member Ora Houston).
Ordinance No. 20180201-124 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Flannigan’s motion, Council Member
Garza’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Troxclair abstained.
2/15/2018 20180215-045 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Annual
Friendship and Dialogue Dinner event
sponsored by the Dialogue Institute to be
held Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Asian
American Resource Center. (NOTES:
SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO1: Council
Member Jimmy Flannigan CO2: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO3: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO4: Council Member Ora
Houston.) Ordinance No. 20180215-045
was approved on consent on Council
Member Garza’s motion, Council Member
Flannigan’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Casar was off the
dais.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/15/2018 20180215-049 Paid Sick Leave
Approve an ordinance establishing earned sick time for
private employers, creating a civil penalty, and creating an
offense. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio
Casar CO1: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO2: Council
Member Delia Garza CO3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo.) A
motion to approve the ordinance with the following
amendments was made by Council Member Casar and
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tovo. Ordinance No.
20180215-049 was approved as amended above on
Council Member Casar’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s
second on a 9-2 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor
Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Members Alter,
Casar, Flannigan, Garza, Kitchen, Pool and Renteria.
Those voting nay were: Council Members Houston and
Troxclair.
2/15/2018 20180215-050
Residential Cooperative
Purchase
Approve a resolution relating to residential cooperative
purchase policies and the creative financial mechanisms that
could be used to support those policies. (NOTES: SPONSOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO1: Mayor Steve Adler CO2:
Council Member Ora Houston CO3: Council Member Gregorio
Casar CO4: Council Member Leslie Pool.) Resolution No.
20180215-050 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s
motion, Council
Member Garza’s second on a 10-1 vote. Council Member
Troxclair voted nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
2/15/2018 20180215-052
Appointment of the
City's Executive Level
Employees
Approve a resolution concerning the appointment of executive
level employees in the City of Austin. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, CO1: Council Member Alison Alter, CO2:
Council Member Delia Garza, CO3: Council Member Ora
Houston). Resolution No. 20180215-052 was approved on
consent with the following amendment on Council Member
Garza’s motion, Council Member Flannigan’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Casar was off the dais.
A friendly amendment was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and
accepted without objection to revise the last Be It Further
Resolved clause to read: “The City Manager is directed to
review the City’s process for appointing executive level
employees and make any process changes the City Manager
deems appropriate to bring the City’s practices in line with
best practices. Council recommends that City Manager use City
resources such as that Equity Office and Human Resource
Department to assist with the review.”
3/1/2018 20180301-017Paid Sick Leave for City
Employees
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to update
earned sick leave policies for City employees and to
repurpose funds to implement Ordinance No. 20180215-
049, relating to paid sick time. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Council
Member Gregorio Casar CO1: Council Member Ann Kitchen
CO2: Council Member Delia Garza CO3: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo). Resolution No. 20180301-017 was
approved on Council Member Casar’s motion, Council
Member Kitchen’s second on a 9-2 vote. Those voting aye
were: Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council
Members Alter, Casar, Flannigan, Garza, Kitchen, Pool
and Renteria. Those voting nay were: Council Members
Houston and Troxclair.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/1/2018 20180301-044 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Violet
Crown Festival sponsored by Violet Crown
Community Works to be held Saturday May
5, 2018, at Brentwood Park. Council
(NOTES: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie
Pool CO1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO2:
Council Member Gregorio Casar CO3:
Council Member Jimmy Flannigan).
Ordinance No. 20180301-044 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Alter’s motion,
Council Member Garza’s second on an 11-0
vote.
3/8/2018 20180308-010 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution relating to the distribution of affordable
housing units for low- and moderate-income households.
(NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO1: Council
Member Ora Houston CO2: Council Member Sabino 'Pio'
Renteria CO3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO4: Council Member
Ann Kitchen.) Resolution No. 20180308-010 was approved as
amended below on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council
Member Renteria’s second on a 10-1 vote. Council Member
Troxclair voted nay.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/8/2018 20180308-011 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the 10th
Annual St. James Missions 5K/1k Run/Walk
sponsored by St. James Missionary Baptist
Church to be held Saturday March 24,
2018, at the St. James Missionary Baptist
Church. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Council
Member Ora Houston CO1: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo, CO2: Council Member Sabino
'Pio' Renteria, CO3: Council Member Leslie
Pool, CO4: Council Member Delia Garza.)
Ordinance No. 20180308-011 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Alter’s motion, Council Member Troxclair’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
3/8/2018 20180308-012 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Poverty &
Homelessness Workshop sponsored by the
St. Louise House which was held on
Monday, March 3, 2018, at the New Central
Library and the Mexican American Cultural
Center. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo, CO1: Mayor Steve Adler, CO2:
Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria, CO3:
Council Member Leslie Pool, CO4: Council
Member Ann Kitchen.) Ordinance No.
20180308-012 was approved on consent
on Council Member Alter’s motion, Council
Member Troxclair’s second on an 11-0
vote
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/8/2018 20180308-013 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees under City Code
Chapter 14-8 for the March for Our Lives
Event sponsored by Moms Demand Action
for Gun Sense in America to be held
Saturday, March 24, 2018. (NOTES:
SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool,
CO1: Mayor Steve Adler,CO2: Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo, CO3: Council Member
Alison Alter, CO4: Council Member Ann
Kitchen). Ordinance No. 20180308-013 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Alter’s motion, Council Member Troxclair’s
second on an 11-0 vote.
3/22/2018 20180322-046 Central Library Parking
Approve a resolution relating to parking at the Central Library.
(NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO1: Council
Member Delia Garza CO2: Council Member Alison Alter CO3:
Council Member Leslie Pool).
Resolution No. 20180322-046 was approved on consent on
Council Member Casar’s motion, Council Member Houston’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Pool was absent.
3/22/2018 20180322-048 MLS Stadium
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct
further analysis of 10414 McKalla Lane as a major league soccer
stadium site and to provide a detailed assessment of potential
community benefits that could be generated by such a use.
(NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO1: Mayor
Steve Adler CO2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO3: Council
Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria CO4: Council Member Ann
Kitchen) District(s) Affected: District 7.
This item was withdrawn on consent on Council Member
Casar’s motion, Council Member Houston’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Pool was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/22/2018 20180322-049 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees for the Mother Earth Day
at the Springs event which was held on
Friday, September 15, 2017, at Zilker Park,
and the Lady Bird Lake Fest which was held
at Fiesta Gardens, both sponsored by Bill
Oliver. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Council Member
Leslie Pool CO1: Mayor Steve Adler CO2:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO3: Council
Member Alison Alter CO4: Council Member
Ann Kitchen)
Ordinance No. 20180322-049 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Casar’s motion, Council Member
Houston’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council
Member Troxclair abstained. Council
Member Pool was absent.
3/22/2018 20180322-051 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees for the Pista Sa Nayon
Event, sponsored by the Austin Filipino-
American Association, to be held on June 9,
2018, at the Asian American Resource
Center. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO1: Council Member Jimmy
Flannigan CO2: Mayor Steve Adler CO3:
Council Member Alison Alter CO4: Council
Member Leslie Pool).
Ordinance No. 20180322-051 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Casar’s motion, Council Member
Houston’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council
Member Troxclair abstained. Council
Member Pool was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/22/2018 20180322-053 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing fees for the South Asian New
Year event sponsored by the Texas Bengali
Cultural Alliance which will be held April 4-
6, 2018, at the Zilker Hillside Theater.
(NOTES: SPONSOR: Council Member Jimmy
Flannigan CO1: Mayor Steve Adler CO2:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO3: Council
Member Leslie Pool CO4: Council Member
Ann Kitchen.)
Ordinance No. 20180322-053 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Casar’s motion, Council Member
Houston’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Pool was absent.
3/22/2018 20180322-054 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Austin
Taiwanese Association Lunar New Year
Celebration event sponsored by the Austin
Taiwanese Association which was held on
February 24, 2018, at the Asian American
Resource Center. (NOTES: SPONSOR:
Council Sponsors: Council Member Jimmy
Flannigan CO1: Mayor Steve Adler CO2:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO3: Council
Member Ora Houston CO4: Council
Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria.)
Ordinance No. 20180322-054 was
approved on consent on Council Member
Casar’s motion, Council Member
Houston’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Pool was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
3/22/2018 20180322-099 MLS Stadium
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct
further analysis of 10414 McKalla Place as a major league soccer
stadium site and to provide a detailed assessment of potential
community benefits that could be generated by such a use.
(NOTES: CO1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO2: Mayor Steve
Adler CO3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO4: Council Member
Sabino 'Pio' Renteria CO5: Council Member Ann Kitchen.)
The motion to approve the resolution as amended below was
made by Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and seconded by Council
Member Renteria.
Resolution No. 20180322-099 was approved as amended
above on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Renteria’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council Member Troxclair was
off the dais. Council Member Pool was absent. Direction was
given to staff to analyze Bolm Road as a possible location for
affordable housing development.
4/12/2018 20180412-028 City Code
Approve an ordinance waiving city code section 2-5-102
(Membership of Council Committees) related to the
number of members per committee.(NOTES: SPONSOR:
Mayor Steve Adler CO1: Council Member Ellen Troxclair
CO2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO3: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo.)
A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Council
Member Pool and seconded by Council Member Casar. An
amendment to replace the language “Council Member
Troxclair” with “the Chair” was made by Council Member
Pool. The amendment was accepted without objection.
Ordinance No. 20180412-028 was approved as amended
above on Council Member Pool’s motion, Council
Member Casar’s second on a 7-0 vote. Mayor Adler,
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Members Garza and
Troxclair were absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/12/2018 20180412-029 Fee Waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial
event, sponsored by the Texas Peace
Officers Memorial Foundation, held on
Saturday April 7, 2018 at Plaza Saltillo.
(NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO1: Council Member Alison Alter
CO2: Council Member Delia Garza CO3:
Council Member Ann Kitchen CO4: Council
Member Ora Houston.)
The motion approving the waiver or
reimbursement of certain fees under City
Code Chapter 14-8 for the Texas Peace
Officers’ Memorial event was approved on
consent on Council Member Flannigan’s
motion, Council Member Houston’s
second on a 7-0 vote. Mayor Adler, Mayor
Pro Tem Tovo, Council Members Garza and
Troxclair were absent.
4/26/2018 20180426-030 Homelessness
Approve a resolution endorsing Austin's Action Plan to End
Homelessness and directing the City Manager to provide regular
updates regarding community needs related to homelessness.
Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Mayor Steve
Adler, Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Sabino
'Pio' Renteria.
Resolution No. 20180426-030 was approved on Mayor Pro
Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Casar’s second on a 10-0
vote. Council Member Troxclair was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/26/2018 20180426-031 Tenant Rights
Approve a resolution relating to comprehensive eviction
counseling services and representation for residential tenants.
Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member
Delia Garza, Council Member Ora Houston, Council Member
Sabino 'Pio' Renteria.
Resolution No. 20180426-031 was approved as amended
below on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Renteria’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Troxclair
was absent.
4/26/2018
Ordinance No.
20180426-038
Renaming Old
Bakery/City Code
Approve an ordinance naming the Old Bakery and Emporium
open space to the Pat Crow Memorial Plaza and waiving certain
provisions of City Code Chapter 14. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council
Member Delia Garza, Council Member Ora Houston, Council
Member Leslie Pool.
Ordinance No. 20180426-038 was approved as amended
below on Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member
Pool’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council Member Flannigan was off
the dais. Council Member Troxclair was absent.
4/26/2018 20180426-039 Noise from Railroads
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate
discussions with Union Pacific Railroad to determine if there are
additional steps beyond creating a Quiet Zone that would
mitigate the noise caused by Union Pacific Railroad's cargo
trains. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Mayor
Steve Adler, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Ann
Kitchen.
Resolution No. 20180426-039 was approved on consent on
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Renteria’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Troxclair was absent.
Resolution No. 20180426-039 was approved as amended on
Mayor Pro Tem Tovo’s motion, Council Member Pool’s second
on a 9-0 vote. Council Member Alter was off the dais. Council
Member Troxclair was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/26/2018
Ordinance No.
20180426-034 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Urban
Festival event, sponsored by Urban Music
Festival, which was held on March 30-31 at
Vic Mathias Shores. Council Sponsors:
Council Member Ora Houston, Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member Leslie
Pool, Council Member Alison Alter, Mayor
Steve Adler.
Ordinance No. 20180426-034 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Tovo’s motion, Council Member Renteria’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member
Troxclair was absent.
4/26/2018
Ordinance No.
20180426-035 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the Edward
Rendon Sr. Memorial Service, sponsored by
the family of Edward Rendon Sr., which was
held on February 10, 2018 at the Pan
American Recreation Center. Council
Sponsors: Council Member Sabino 'Pio'
Renteria, Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member Alison
Alter, Council Member Leslie Pool.
Ordinance No. 20180426-035 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Tovo’s motion, Council Member Renteria’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member
Troxclair was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
4/26/2018
Ordinance No.
20180426-040 Fee Waiver
Approve an ordinance waiving or
reimbursing certain fees for the 2018
Honk!TX Music Festival, sponsored by
Honk!TX, which was held on April 6-8, 2018
at Adams-Hemphill Park. Council Sponsors:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Mayor Steve
Adler, Council Member Jimmy Flannigan,
Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria.
Ordinance No. 20180426-040 was
approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem
Tovo’s motion, Council Member Renteria’s
second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member
Troxclair was absent.
5/10/2018 20180510-046 People's Plan
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review
and analyze the 'People's Plan' recommendations and
provide an analysis to Council and the Anti-Displacement
Task Force. Council Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member Sabino 'Pio'
Renteria, Council Member Leslie Pool.
Resolution No. 20180510-046 was approved on Mayor
Adler’s motion, Council Member
Renteria’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member
Troxclair was absent.
5/10/2018 20180510-047 Firearm Sales
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to refrain
from exercising or including certain provisions in City
contracts related to the sale or trade-in of firearms or
firearm accessories. Council Sponsors: Council Member
Alison Alter, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Mayor Steve
Adler, Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member
Jimmy Flannigan.
Resolution No. 20180510-047 was approved as amended
on consent on Council Member Alter’s motion, Council
Member Houston’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council
Member Troxclair was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/10/2018 20180510-048 Immigration
Approve a resolution supporting sanctuary for three
individuals living at houses of worship in Austin, and urging
federal officials to prevent their deportation. Council
Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council
Member Alison Alter.
Resolution No. 20180510-048 was approved on Council
Member Pool’s motion, Council Member Casar’s second
on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Troxclair was absent.
5/10/2018 20180510-050 Tenant Rights
Approve a resolution initiating code amendments to City
Code Title 25 and uncodified ordinances to prohibit source
of income discrimination and to require eviction
protections for tenants of developments that participate in
the City's density bonus and other similar incentive
programs. Council Sponsors: Council Member Gregorio
Casar, Council Member Delia Garza, Council Member
Sabino 'Pio' Renteria, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo.
Resolution No. 20180510-050 was approved on Council
Member Casar’s motion, Council Member Garza’s second
on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Troxclair was absent.
5/10/2018 20180510-051 Tenant Rights
Approve a resolution relating to private activity bonds for
residential rental developments and protections for tenants.
Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member
Alison Alter, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member
Leslie Pool, Council Member Delia Garza.
Resolution No. 20180510-051 was approved on Council
Member Casar’s motion, Council Member Alter’s second on a
10-0 vote. Council Member Troxclair was absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/10/2018 20180510-052 Tenant Rights
Approve a resolution relating to tenant protections for a rental
property required to register under City Code Chapter 4-14
(Registration of Rental Property). Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro
Tem Kathie Tovo, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member
Delia Garza, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member
Leslie Pool.
Resolution No. 20180510-052 was approved on Council
Member Casar’s motion, Council Member Alter’s second on a
10-0 vote. Council Member Troxclair was absent.
5/10/2018 20180510-053 Fee Waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8
for the ATX Student Walkout, sponsored by
We The Students, which was held on Friday,
April 20, 2018, at the State Capitol.
(SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino 'Pio'
Renteria CO1: Mayor Steve Adler CO2:
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO3: Council
Member Delia Garza CO4: Council Member
Gregorio Casar)
The motion approving the waiver or
reimbursement of certain fees under City
Code Chapter 14-8 for the ATX Student
Walkout was approved on Council
Member Renteria’s motion, Council
Member Alter’s second on a 10-0 vote.
Council Member Troxclair was
absent.
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/24/2018 20180524-035 Fire Stations
Approve a resolution directing the Manager to construct,
build, or establish interim fire stations; to include funds to
staff the interim fire stations in the recommended 2018-
2019 budget; and, to develop a plan to fund, construct,
and staff permanent fire stations. (NOTES: SPONSOR:
Council Member Delia Garza CO1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie
Tovo CO2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO3: Council
Member Ellen Troxclair)
5/24/2018 20180524-037 CodeNext
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare
draft language for all necessary ordinances, actions and
approvals to place the CodeNext petition-sponsored
ordinance on the ballot (NOTES: SPONSOR: Council
Member Ora Houston CO1: Council Member Alison Alter
CO2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO3: Council Member
Leslie Pool)
5/24/2018 20180524-038 Opioid Epidemic
Approve a resolution supporting the City's efforts related
to opioid abuse and directing the City Manager to identify
resources necessary to bolster the City's ongoing efforts
and provide related recommendations. (NOTES: SPONSOR:
Mayor Steve Adler CO1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO2:
Council Member Ora Houston CO3: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO4: Council Member Delia Garza)
5/24/2018 20180524-039 Fee Waiver
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of
certain fees for the 2018 Shakespeare in
the Park event, sponsored by the
Something for Nothing Theater, which is to
be held June 7-9, 14-16, and 21-23, 2018 at
Zilker Hillside Theater. (NOTES: SPONSOR:
Council Member Alison Alter CO1: Mayor
Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO2: Council Member
Sabino 'Pio' Renteria CO3: Council Member
Leslie Pool)
Date Number Topic Lead Cosponsor Fee Waivers
5/24/2018 20180524-040 Affordable Housing
Approve a resolution relating to mortgage assistance programs
for low-income households. (NOTES: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem
Kathie Tovo CO1: Mayor Steve Adler CO3: Council Member Ann
Kitchen CO4: Council Member Alison Alter.)